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,…

2 more Filipino casualties in Hawaii wildfires still being verified — DFA

Charie Abarca 08/21/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega said they are verifying reports of two more Filipino casualties in the Hawaii wildfires. De Vega, in a message to INQUIRER.net, said the DFA uses official sources before confirming…

1 Filipino dies in Hawaii wildfires says DFA exec

Jean Mangaluz 08/19/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday reported the death of a Filipino in the catastrophic wildfires in Hawaii. DFA Undersecretary Eduardo De Vega said the victim’s name was Alfredo Galinato. “He was…

Nonito Donaire reacquires Filipino citizenship

Lance Agcaoili 08/17/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Former four-division champion Nonito Donaire Jr. reacquired his Filipino citizenship on Monday at Romulo Hall of the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco. The Filipino Flash, an American citizen whose paternal grandfather was born…

No Filipinos in Russia ask to return home, brave mutiny’s climax – DFA

Beatrice Pinlac 06/26/2023

MANILA, Philippines — No Filipino in Russia has asked to be repatriated after the recent power struggle between the military and a mutinous paramilitary group, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported on Monday. DFA Undersecretary Eduardo de…

Cancel Teves passport, Enrile urges DFA

Nestor Corrales 06/25/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Presidential Chief Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile on Saturday urged the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to finally cancel the passport of fugitive Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. for his refusal to face the multiple…

Suspended Rep. Teves eyeing asylum in Timor Leste, says DOJ chief

Tetch Torres-Tupas 05/09/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Suspended Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. is in Timor Leste (East Timor) seeking asylum, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said on Tuesday. The Department of Justice (DOJ) was informed by the Department of…

More Filipinos move out of Sudan but are stuck in border -DFA

Beatrice Pinlac - Reporter 04/26/2023

MANILA, Philippines — At least 300 more Filipinos have started evacuating Sudan while the 72-hour ceasefire clock of warring factions in the war-torn country continues to wind down, said the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Foreign Affairs…

Ex-DFA chief Albert del Rosario dies at 83

Beatrice Pinlac 04/18/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Former Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario, 83, died on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, his family announced. The longtime diplomat’s daughter, Dr. Inge del Rosario, broke the news of his passing in a statement…

DFA passport application: What requirements are needed

03/01/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With the threat of COVID-19 now waning and with the global economy on the rebound, the urge to travel whether for business or pleasure is also mounting. Here are the requirements needed to…

DFA chief: China harassment a ‘daily situation’ for PH

Francis Mangosing, Tina G. Santos 02/20/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo brought up the Philippines’ maritime tensions with China at a high-level security conference in Germany on Saturday, saying that China’s harassment of Filipino fishermen and the country’s coast guard was…

2 Filipinos hurt in Turkey after massive earthquake — DFA

Daniza Fernandez 02/08/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Two Filipinos in Turkey were hurt following the massive earthquake that jolted the foreign nation. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) issued the remark on Tuesday evening, noting that the individuals are currently fine.…

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