DFA to tighten tourist visa rules for Chinese nationals

Donna Pazzibugan 05/10/2024

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) plans to make tourist visa rules stricter for Chinese nationals to prevent exploitation by syndicates involved in illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos). Foreign Undersecretary Jesus Domingo announced this at a…

How to get a passport: A first-timer’s guide

Pia Piquero 04/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines –Ever found yourself caught in the bureaucratic loop of needing a valid ID to get another form of ID? Imagine this, you need an ID to get another ID, but to get that first…

DFA welcomes resumption of PH-EU free trade agreement talks

03/21/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday expressed its anticipation for continued coordination and dialogue towards a “comprehensive, balanced, and modern” Philippines-European Union Free Trade Agreement (PH-EU FTA). The agency welcomed the restart of…

Manila court orders DFA to cancel passport of ex-NegOr Rep. Teves

Jane Bautista 02/11/2024

A Manila court has ordered the Department of Foreign Affairs to cancel the passport of expelled Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. who is facing multiple charges and has been declared a fugitive from justice, the Department of Justice…

PH reaffirms commitment to ‘One China’ policy after Taiwan elections

Tina G. Santos 01/15/2024

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Sunday reiterated the country’s commitment to the “One China” policy, following the election of pro-independence leader Lai Ching-Te as Taiwan’s new president. The DFA’s statement aligns with US President Joe…

2 Filipinos executed in China for drug trafficking – DFA

12/02/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Two Filipinos were executed in China on November 24 for drug trafficking offenses, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced Saturday. Out of respect for their privacy, the DFA withheld their identities and delayed…

Filipino fatalities in Israel-Hamas conflict rise to three – DFA

10/13/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The number of Filipino fatalities in the ongoing conflict in Israel has risen to three, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed on Friday. DFA Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega offered no additional details except…

Israel war: 2 Filipinos killed in war-torn Israel says DFA

10/11/2023

MANILA, Philippines (Updated) — The ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas has already claimed the lives of two Filipinos, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said on Wednesday. “[The] Philippines condemns the killing of two…

Confidential funds: House gives zero secret funds for OVP, DepEd, DICT, DFA, DA

10/10/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Confidential funds will not be given to civilian agencies of the government such as the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and the Department of Education (DepEd), a House of Representatives panel has decided.…

Six Filipinos missing amid Israel-Hamas conflict – DFA

Zacarian Sarao 10/09/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Another Filipino was reported missing amid an ongoing conflict happening in Israel, bringing to six the total number of Filipinos unaccounted for, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Monday, October 9, 2023. Citing…

DFA junks Beijing’s ‘10-dash line’ map: ‘China should ‘act responsibly’

John Eric Mendoza 08/31/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has dismissed Beijing’s 2023 standard map. The map now has a “10-dash line” covering the eastern section of Taiwan and most of the West Philippine Sea. DFA urges…

Bongbong Marcos wants simplified visa process for foreigners, students

Zacarian Sarao 08/25/2023

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. supports the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) recommendations to streamline visa applications for tourists and international students. Marcos’ initiatives are meant to attract more foreign visitors to the country,…

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