DFA Calls Officials’ China Remarks ‘Regrettable,’ Says Marcos Alone Sets Foreign Policy MANILA — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Sunday called recent public comments on China by some government officials “regrettable,” reminding everyone in government, civilian or uniformed, that only President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sets the direction of Philippine foreign policy. “Under the … Read more
Due to heatstroke, a Pinoy died during the Hajj pilgrimage HAJJ PILGRIMAGE – A Filipino died from heatstroke due to intense heat in Saudi Arabia, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday. The Hajj pilgrimage is a significant religious journey undertaken by Muslims worldwide to the holy city of Mecca, located in … Read more
Philippines Strikes P23.85 Billion Deal for Acquisition of Five Japanese-Made Coast Guard Ships COAST GUARD SHIPS – The Philippines is set to buy five (5) Japanese-made coast guard ships in a P23.85 billion agreement. The Philippine government ought to bolster its assistance and defense of Filipino fishermen who face the consequences of territorial disputes. The … Read more
No Filipino Casualties In 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake In Taiwan Says DMW TAIWAN EARTHQUAKE – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Department of Foreign Affairs said there have been no reports of Filipinos being killed or injured following a magnitude 7.2 earthquake in Taiwan. On April 3, Taiwan was struck by a 7.4 magnitude … Read more
DFA Speaks a Bit about the Case of 2 Filipinos Found Dead in Dubai FILIPINOS – Two (2) Pinoys were found dead in Dubai and the Philippine authorities are investigating the incidents behind their death. There are several unfortunate circumstances that place everyday in almost all parts of the world. Some of these are shocking … Read more
DFA: “The continuing presence of Chinese vessels around the Reef is a source of regional tension.” The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has summoned Huang Xilian, Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines, due to the unresolved issue of the influx of Chinese vessels at the Julian Felipe Reef in the West Philippine Sea. According to a … Read more
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has issued a statement after 3 Chinese vessels allegedly chased the news team of ABS-CBN along the West Philippine Sea. Recently, Chiara Zambrano reported that the boat onboard the ABS-CBN news team was chased by Chinese vessels. They went to the area due to reports that several hundred Chinese … Read more
Here are some steps on how to acquire Philippine Passport PHILIPPINE PASSPORT – Here is the complete guide and requirements on how to get Philippine passport. The Philippine passport is a very important travel document for every Filipino people, which is considered as a primary national identity document. People usually present their passport to travel authorities. … Read more
Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. lambasted the chief-of-police of Bato town in Catanduanes following the latter’s statement on the shooting of a mother and son in Tarlac. On Sunday, December 20, an inhuman incident took place in Tarlac at the hands of Police Senior Master Sergeant Jonel Nuezca who shot dead Sonya … Read more