MANILA — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday said it would look into reports of illegal and unlawful activities by diplomats. In a statement, the DFA said while foreign diplomats accredited to the Philippines are accorded the necessary liberties to conduct their duties, they are “expected to conduct their diplomatic activities with the highest […]
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Iran releases 1 Filipino crew of seized ship MSC Aries
DAVAO CITY –Iranian authorities on Thursday May 9, released seven of the 25 seafarers aboard the Portuguese-flagged ship MSC Aries they had held since April 13. The MSC Aries management announced that of the seven crew released included Five Indians, a Filipino and an Estonian. The container ship with 25 seafarers sailing the Strait of […]
3 Koreans wanted for robbery arrested in Cebu
DAVAO CITY —-Three South Korean nationals wanted by authorities in their country for robbery were arrested in Talisay, Cebu by the personnel of the Bureau of Immigration in Cebu City last week. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco identified the three fugitives as Han Jungwoo, 37, Jo Woongje, 36, and Lee Chihoon, 25, all subjects of red […]
DOJ preparing a legal brief for PBBM for ICC warrants
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday announced they will provide President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. with a legal brief on his options if the International Criminal Court (ICC) issues a warrant against Filipino nationals. “The Department is now preparing a legal briefer for the President, which will describe to him yung mga options […]
PCG: West Philippine Sea Assessment Exposes Environmental Damage, Strengthens Case vs China
DAVAO CITY — The Philippine Coast Guard will use the result of a marine resources assessment conducted by a scientific on Pag-asa Island as evidence in the Justice Department’s case against China for environmental destruction and degradation, said Commodore Jay Tarriela of the PCG’s West Philippine Sea transparency Office. Speaking at a news forum on […]
South Korea needs 100 Filipino Caregivers
DAVAO CITY — The republic of South Korea is hiring 100 Filipino caregivers, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced. The Pilot Project to recruit 100 caregivers is under the Employment Permit System (EPS) between the Philippines and the Republic of South Korea. The project aims to expand bilateral labor ties between the Philippines and […]
Philippine Coast Guard checks damage after water cannon incident in WPS
DAVAO CITY — Philippine Coast Guard Commander Admiral Ronnie Gil L Gavan, has directed the immediate conduct of a damage assessment after the 44-meter multi-role response vessel, BRP Bagacay (MRRV-4410), was involved in a water canon incident while enroute to Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on 30 April 2024. According to […]
NTF-WPS scores latest Chinese harassment of PH ships in Panatag Shoal
MANILA – The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) on Tuesday condemned the latest incident of Chinese harassment which involved China Coast Guard (CCG) ships water cannoning Philippine vessels on their way to provide humanitarian assistance to Filipino fishermen in Panatag Shoal (also known as Bajo De Masinloc and Scarborough Shoal). “Earlier today […]
Immigration stops 25 dubious Vietnamese and Chinese nationals from entering the country
DAVAO CITY — At least 25 foreign nationals were barred from entering the country by the Bureau of Immigration due to dubious records and suspicious intentions to enter the country. The Immigration Bureau said the foreigners were barred entry at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Sixteen Vietnamese nationals who are suspected illegal online gaming hubs’ […]
Qatari Amir commends Filipinos’ contribution to Qatar’s progress
The Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani lauded on Monday the Filipino community in Qatar for their unwavering support and effective contribution to the development and progress of his country. “This is my pleasure to take this opportunity to praise the Filipino community residing in the State of Qatar and their effective […]
G7 calls out China over ‘intimidation, militarization’ in SCS
MANILA – The Group of Seven (G7) has called out China over its militarization and “intimidation activities” in the South China Sea (SCS), as it took note of Beijing’s “dangerous maneuvers” and water cannon use against Filipino vessels carrying out routine resupply missions to the Ayungin Shoal. In a communiqué issued on Friday, the foreign ministers […]
55 Chinese vessels spotted in West Philippine Sea-Navy
DAVAO CITY – The Philippine Navy reported that about 55 Chinese vessels of various types were sighted in five features of the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on April 10. Navy spokesperson for WPS Commodore Roy Vincent Trinidad, in a press briefing in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, said two China Coast Guard (CCG) craft and 24 […]
PBBM to Duterte: Turn over docs related to ‘secret deal’ with China
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday (Manila time) said he is open to sit down with former president Rodrigo Duterte and discuss the latter’s “secret deal” with China in connection with the South China Sea issue. “Baffled” by Duterte’s controversial deal with China, Marcos said he wants to ask his predecessor about the […]