MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is checking whether a Filipino national is among the crew members of a vessel seized by Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) near the Strait of Hormuz. Once confirmed, the DFA vowed to extend all necessary assistance to ensure their release. “We are working in coordination with the […]
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DFA completes repatriation of deceased OFWs
DAVAO CITY — The Department of Foreign Affairs has completely repatriated on Tuesday the remains of the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who died in the Middle East. In a press statement, the DFA said the last batch of the repatriation from Saudi Arabia arrived in the Philippines on Tuesday afternoon. A chartered Philippine Airlines (PAL) […]
PH gov’t repatriates 111 seafarers stranded at sea
DAVAO CITY — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has repatriated 111 stranded Filipino seafarers and the remains of two seafarers from Fujian, China aboard the carrier vessel Star Mariner, which docked at the Manila Port on Thursday. In a news release on Friday, the DFA underscored the significance of the repatriation as the department […]
1,922 Filipinos abroad infected with Coronavirus
DAVAO CITY — The Department of Foreign Affairs on Thursday, May 7, reported 21 new cases of confirmed coronavirus cases affecting overseas Filipinos, bringing the total number to 1,922. The DFA in a press statement said the number comes from 46 countries and regions. It also reported 34 new recoveries mostly recorded from Asia and […]
PH, Japan firms up development assistance on defense, MRT3
MANILA (November 7) — The Philippines and Japan on Wednesday inked an agreement for two official development assistance (ODA) projects worth PHP5-billion for defense enhancement and PHP17.79 billion worth loan for the MRT3’s complete rehabilitation. The aid for defense enhancement includes spare parts and maintenance equipment of UH-1H helicopters to the Philippine Air Force (PAF) consisting […]
DFA to pursue ‘independent foreign policy’
MANILA (October 29) – Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr. said he will continue to pursue President Rodrigo Duterte’s foreign policy direction by strengthening the country’s relationship with traditional allies and reaching out to new partners in the international community. Locsin, during a meeting with senior officials of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), […]
UN Ambassador Teodoro Locsin accepts DFA chief post
DAVAO CITY (October 13) — Ambassador to the United Nations Teodoro “Teddy Boy” Locsin Jr. has accepted President Rodrigo Duterte’s offer to become the next secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), replacing Alan Peter Cayetano. On his twit, Locsin said “I was asked I said yes.” Locsin is the country’s permanent ambassador to […]
2 Filipinos hurt, 41 rescued as ‘Mangkhut’ lashes HK
DAVAO CITY (September 17) — Two Filipinos were hurt while 41 were rescued when Typhoon Mangkhut hit Hongkong over the weekend. Consul General Antonio Morales reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs that a Filipino tourist underwent leg surgery after she was hit by flying debris. Another Filipino was also hurt by falling debris but needed […]
DFA upholds transparency on West Philippine Sea negotiations
DAVAO CITY (August 5)– There are no secret meetings with China on the issue of the West Philippine Sea, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said. “All meetings are on record and some are even on Facebook, which goes to show that there are no secret deals,” he pointed out. Cayetano said […]
Cayetano denies Kuwait rescue video for political mileage
MANILA, Philippines — The video showing embassy-led rescue operations of distressed Filipinos in Kuwait is not a publicity stunt for the presidential elections, Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said Wednesday evening. “If I will be using it for politics, I should have come to Kuwait, and rescued the Filipina myself,” Cayetano said in an […]
OFW dies in Jeddah after falling from a six-storey building
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — An Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) died after she reportedly fell from the six-storey flat of her employer in Jeddah, on Friday, April 27, 2018. The Department of Foreign Affairs announced Saturday, April 28, that they are now conducting an investigation on the circumstances behind the death of the Filipina worker. The […]
Kuwait wants Ph Ambassador out in seven days
DAVAO CITY, Philippines —— The government of Kuwait wants Philippine Ambassador to Kuwait Renato Villa out in seven days, this, as they plan to recall their Ambassador in Manila. The KUNA News Agency, a government-run news agency of Kuwait, on Thursday, April 25, reported that the government want Villa out after the controversial rescue of […]
Over 4,000 undocumented OFWs in Kuwait can be subjected to arrest
DAVAO CITY , Philippines — Only 563 of the 5,000 undocumented Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Kuwait availed the amnesty program offered by the Kuwait government. This means, more than 4,000 OFWs can now be subjected to arrest and round up after April 23. Despite repeated calls, still, thousands of undocumented OFW refused to avail […]