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PH travel ban on India, 9 other states extended until Sept. 5

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MANILA – The Philippines has extended anew the travel ban from India and nine other countries until Sept. 5 to prevent and slow down the spread of Covid-19, Malacañang said on Tuesday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made the statement after health authorities recorded 22,366 fresh cases of Covid-19, the country’s highest-ever tally in the pandemic, on Aug. … [Read more...] about PH travel ban on India, 9 other states extended until Sept. 5

DFA to repatriate remaining Filipinos from Afghanistan

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DAVAO CITY --- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) informs the public that it is currently undertaking arrangements for the repatriation of Filipinos still left in Kabul, Afghanistan. In a press statement, dated August 16, the DFA said "The Department and its Foreign Service Posts in the region and beyond are exploring all avenues of cooperation and are closely … [Read more...] about DFA to repatriate remaining Filipinos from Afghanistan

PH Embassy in Iran repatriates Pinay domestic abuse survivor

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 The Philippine Embassy in Iran facilitated the return to Manila from Tehran of a Filipina mother and her two infant children on August 12, months after being rescued from domestic violence at the hands of a foreigner husband. "Anna" (not her real name) 35, was rescued by the Embassy with the assistance of the Tehran Immigration Police in June 2021 following reports of … [Read more...] about PH Embassy in Iran repatriates Pinay domestic abuse survivor

PRRD legacies: Fight for migrants’ rights, broadened ties

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MANILA – Openly denouncing the Kafala system and pioneering the adoption of Global Compact for Migration (GCM) proved that the country has been a leader in advocating migrants' rights in the international arena. At a pre-State of the Nation Address forum on Wednesday, Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said the country was "at the forefront in the fight for … [Read more...] about PRRD legacies: Fight for migrants’ rights, broadened ties