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 standards … [Read more...] about DFA to probe alleged illegal activities by diplomatic execs
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DFA checking if Filipino aboard Iran-seized vessel
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 Philippine Embassy in Tehran … [Read more...] about DFA checking if Filipino aboard Iran-seized vessel
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) flight carrying 54 caskets … [Read more...] about DFA completes repatriation of deceased OFWs
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 celebrated its 122nd founding day … [Read more...] about PH gov’t repatriates 111 seafarers stranded at sea
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 the Pacific and 7 new deaths in the … [Read more...] about 1,922 Filipinos abroad infected with Coronavirus
