MANILA, Philippines — Five Filipino trafficking survivors from Syria were repatriated by the Department of Foreign Affairs and arrived back in the Philippines last Thursday. The repatriates… Read more “5 Filipino trafficking survivors repatriated from Syria — DFA”
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Chinese coast guard swaps Filipino fishers’ best catch with instant noodles, liquor: fisherman
MANILA, Philippines — Members of the Chinese Coast Guard pick the best catch of Filipino fishermen and leave liquor and a pack of instant noodles in exchange,… Read more “Chinese coast guard swaps Filipino fishers’ best catch with instant noodles, liquor: fisherman”
177,500 additional appointment slots for NCR Plus passport applicants
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The Department of foreign Affairs has announced that 177,500 additional appointment slots have been opened for passport applicants living in the NCR Plus… Read more “177,500 additional appointment slots for NCR Plus passport applicants”
39 Recruitment Agencies and more than 40 Employers were blacklisted from hiring Filipino workers — POLO
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — More than 40 employers in Saudi Arabia were blacklisted by the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) and another 39 Saudi recruitment agencies, as… Read more “39 Recruitment Agencies and more than 40 Employers were blacklisted from hiring Filipino workers — POLO”
Philippines Among First Countries To Receive US Vaccine Surplus; Palace Can’t Say If VFA Fate To Be Affected
“This donation is without any strings attached to it, so to speak,” Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez said. MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The Philippines… Read more “Philippines Among First Countries To Receive US Vaccine Surplus; Palace Can’t Say If VFA Fate To Be Affected”
Roque says some Duterte language on West Philippine Sea ‘not accurate’
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — President Duterte may have used “inaccurate” language in discussing the country’s maritime row with China, but his views on the issue have been… Read more “Roque says some Duterte language on West Philippine Sea ‘not accurate’”
Travel ban on India extended to May 31; Oman, UAE added
The Philippines includes Oman and the United Arab Emirates to countries covered by its travel ban related to the Indian COVID-19 variant AdChoiceTV News — The Philippine… Read more “Travel ban on India extended to May 31; Oman, UAE added”
Duterte: Philippines’ arbitral win over China just paper fit to be thrown in trash
AdChoiceTV News — President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday night said the Philippines’ arbitral victory in 2016 against China’s massive claims in the West Philippine Sea before the… Read more “Duterte: Philippines’ arbitral win over China just paper fit to be thrown in trash”
EU blames China for endangering peace in South China Sea
The European Union called out China on Saturday for endangering peace in the South China Sea and urged all parties to abide by a 2016 tribunal ruling… Read more “EU blames China for endangering peace in South China Sea”
‘Do not travel to the Philippines,’ US tells its citizens
AdChoiceTV News — The United States warned its citizens not to travel to the Philippines due to the “high level” of COVID-19 cases. The US State Department… Read more “‘Do not travel to the Philippines,’ US tells its citizens”
Philippines officially lifts ban on sending domestic workers to Kuwait
The Philippines officially announced lifting of ban on sending domestic workers to Kuwait. A circular was issued by Nasser Mustafa, the labor attaché at the Philippine embassy… Read more “Philippines officially lifts ban on sending domestic workers to Kuwait”
US warns China over moves on Philippines, Taiwan
WASHINGTON, United States — The United States on Wednesday warned China against what the Philippines and Taiwan see as increasingly aggressive moves, reminding Beijing of Washington’s obligations… Read more “US warns China over moves on Philippines, Taiwan”
China warns US against ‘provoking confrontation’ after comment on Chinese ships
MANILA, Philippines — The Chinese Embassy in Manila accused the United States on Tuesday of “provoking confrontation” after the latter backed the Philippines in its protest of… Read more “China warns US against ‘provoking confrontation’ after comment on Chinese ships”
Over 200 Chinese militia ships spotted in West Philippine Sea
AdChoiceTV News — Around 220 Chinese fishing vessels, believed to be part of China’s maritime militia, have been located within the country’s exclusive economic zone and continental… Read more “Over 200 Chinese militia ships spotted in West Philippine Sea”
GUIDE: How to apply for a rush or expedited passport
The Department of Foreign Affairs-Office of Consular Affairs (DFA-OCA) is offering rush passport processing from March 1 until further notice. To sign up, applicants first need to… Read more “GUIDE: How to apply for a rush or expedited passport”
Ex-envoy to Brazil who maltreated house helper dismissed from service
AdChoiceTV News — The country’s former ambassador to Brazil, who was caught on video maltreating her Filipino house helper, has been dismissed from service, President Rodrigo Duterte… Read more “Ex-envoy to Brazil who maltreated house helper dismissed from service”
DFA: 23 more Filipinos die of COVID-19 overseas
AdChoiceTV News — The Department of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday reported 23 new coronavirus-induced deaths among migrant Filipinos, the highest daily rise in fatalities in over a… Read more “DFA: 23 more Filipinos die of COVID-19 overseas”
Palace denies Beijing law killed hope for South China Sea code of conduct
AdChoiceTV News — Malacañang does not believe that China’s passage of a controversial law that allows its Coast Guard to use armed force against foreign vessels has… Read more “Palace denies Beijing law killed hope for South China Sea code of conduct”
Foreign Affairs chief Locsin in quarantine after COVID-19 exposure
AdChoiceTV News — The Philippines’ top diplomat will undergo quarantine after being exposed to individuals who have tested positive for coronavirus. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr.… Read more “Foreign Affairs chief Locsin in quarantine after COVID-19 exposure”
DFA investigates staff for possible abuse of trafficking victims staying at embassy in Syria
AdChoiceTV News — The Department of Foreign Affairs on Monday started an investigation into certain personnel of the Philippine Embassy in Damascus for “poor treatment” Filipino trafficking… Read more “DFA investigates staff for possible abuse of trafficking victims staying at embassy in Syria”
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