MANILA -- Kin and government officials welcomed the seven acquitted crew members of the M/T Levante who arrived home in Manila on Tuesday night. The seven crew were arrested in August 2017 on allegations of fuel smuggling and have been held since then but were acquitted and ordered released last week by the Libyan High Court after reviewing their case.According to … [Read more...] about Freed Filipino seafarers arrive in Manila
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TESDA to grant scholarships to distressed Filipinos in Dubai
Dubai, UAE – Women's month became more meaningful to the 254 female wards sheltering at the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Dubai, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has promised to give them scholarships on the courses they wish to take once they are back in the Philippines. The visit of Secretary Isidro Lapena, on March 8, added … [Read more...] about TESDA to grant scholarships to distressed Filipinos in Dubai
Duterte welcomes his friend, partner and brother Malaysian PM Mahathir
DAVAO CITY (March 8) --- President Rodrigo Duterte yesterday welcomed his friend, partner and brother Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Bin Mohamad for his state visit. In his welcome speech, Duterte said "Welcome back to Manila Mr. Prime Minister. Thank you for accepting my invitation to visit my country as soon after my own visit in Kuala Lumpur last … [Read more...] about Duterte welcomes his friend, partner and brother Malaysian PM Mahathir
Seven Filipino seafarers charge of smuggling acquitted in Libya
DAVAO CITY (March 5) --- The High Court of Libya has acquitted the seven Filipino seafarers who have been charged since 2017 on allegations of smuggling 6 million liters of fuel. The Philippine Embassy in Libya informed the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) about the news as they welcome the acquittal Sunday night. The Libyan High Court has ordered the release of the … [Read more...] about Seven Filipino seafarers charge of smuggling acquitted in Libya
Filipino student drowns in Australia
DAVAO CITY (February 28) --– A 24-year-old Filipino student from Queensford College in Brisbane drowned off Flinders Beach in North Stradbroke last Monday, February 25. The Department of Foreign Affairs on Thursday, February 28, extended its deepest sympathy to the family of a Filipino student. In her report to the Home Office, Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B. De … [Read more...] about Filipino student drowns in Australia
