MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday pushed back against calls for it to halt the processing of visa applications. The reaction followed Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla’s remarks in a radio interview accusing…
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday rebuked the Chinese Embassy over what it called “escalatory and undiplomatic” social media posts, warning that the remarks undermine mutual trust and efforts to stabilize relations.…
MANILA, Philippines — Three Filipino workers are in critical condition among seven Filipinos wounded in attacks in several parts of Saudi Arabia, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Monday. Philippine authorities are coordinating with Saudi officials…
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday night flagged the “poor choice of words” made by Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan, who said China could “easily win” if it wants to use force. The…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has proposed deferring the passport fee increase until June 2028, when it plans to begin issuing next-generation Philippine passports. DFA Secretary Theresa Lazaro made the proposal in response…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has no update on former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque’s bid for political asylum in Austria, DFA Secretary Theresa Lazaro said Friday. This contradicts the statement of Interior Secretary…
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine government is verifying the circumstances behind the reported arrest of over 100 Filipinos in China, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Thursday night. DFA spokesperson Analyn Ratonel said the agency is…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Saturday that four Philippine-registered vessels carrying 81 Filipino seafarers have successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz and left the Persian Gulf region. “The 81 Filipino…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday night said the Philippines’ sovereignty over Batanes is “settled and not up for debate” following claims by supposed Chinese scholars saying the province belongs to China through…
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday said China’s implementation of the United Nations High Seas Treaty would not “diminish nor forfeit” the Philippines’ maritime zones in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The statement…
MANILA – Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro and Energy Secretary Sharon Garin sought to deepen energy cooperation between the Philippines and Iran in a meeting with the latter’s top envoy to Manila on Wednesday. The two…
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reiterated on Monday the Philippines’ longstanding sovereignty over Bajo de Masinloc and Kalayaan Island Group. “The Philippines flatly rejects China’s assertion of indisputable sovereignty over the entire South China…
