DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- There is no reason for Department of Foreign Affair (DFA) Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano to step down from his post amid the diplomatic spat between the Philippines and Kuwait. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque in yesterday's press briefing said Cayetano should address the call among lawmakers for him to resign. Some lawmakers want … [Read more...] about No reason for Cayetano to resign: Palace
PH KUWAIT relationship
Duterte to announce next step on PH-Kuwait row Sunday
MANILA, Philippines -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte is expected to make a “personally crafted” announcement on the country’s next step to resolve its conflict with Kuwait on Sunday, his spokesperson has said. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, speaking at the sidelines of the 32nd ASEAN Leaders’ Meeting in Singapore on Friday, said Duterte will announce the Philippine … [Read more...] about Duterte to announce next step on PH-Kuwait row Sunday
PH, Kuwait to sign MOU on OFW protection this month
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine and Kuwaiti governments are set to sign this month the memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the protection of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). This, after labor officials from both countries approved the final MOU draft on Friday in Manila. “In two weeks, the panels agreed to have the signing most likely in Kuwait,” said Department of … [Read more...] about PH, Kuwait to sign MOU on OFW protection this month