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,…

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…

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