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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs said that the government will continue working for the safe release of the remaining foreign nationals being held captive by the Abu Sayyaf group. In a press statement, the DFA said “while intensified operations continue on the ground, the DFA maintains close coordination with concerned foreign governments in ensuring the safe return of all the remaining hostages.” The same statement says the Philippine government is pleased at […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs recorded zero votes on several diplomatic posts despite the fact that many overseas Filipinos registered as absentee voters. The DFA added that 66, 000 overseas absentee voters casted their votes while hundred thousands registered. In particular, the DFA noted the diplomatic posts in Mexico and Chile, with zero votes casted. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith […]
PASAY City, Philippines — According to the Overseas secretariat of the Department of Foreign Affairs, there are almost 7 million Filipinos that are qualified registered overseas voters. (Eagle News Service)
MANILA, Mar. 30 – The Department of Foreign Affairs said that the Philippines welcomes the Declaration made by the European Union on recent developments in the South China Sea. The Declaration, issued by the Union’s High Representative on 11 March 2016, highlights the need to ensure peace, stability, freedom of navigation and overflight, and the rule of law in the South China Sea. In a statement, DFA said the Philippines has long advocated a peaceful, […]
MANILA, Philippines – According to the Department of Foreign Affairs, there are still no reports regarding any Filipinos injured or killed in the massive explosion in the Brussels airport. As of 2015, there are 7, 000 Filipinos living in Belgium. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/piGX6C2VTfg
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed that there were no Filipinos involved in the plane crash in Russia. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/5vqMu5RHwzU
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs is still in the process of confirming new reports of harassment done by the Chinese Coast Guard against Filipino fishermen in the disputed territories in the West Philippine Sea. According to the reports, Chinese rubber boats rammed the boats of the Filipino fishermen. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Mar. 10 — President Benigno S. Aquino III has appointed Cabinet Secretary Jose Rene Almendras as ad interim Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs, replacing Secretary Albert del Rosario whose resignation took effect on Tuesday. “Upon his assumption as Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Secretary Jose Rene Almendras has ceased to be Cabinet Secretary,” Communication Secretary Sonny Coloma, Jr. said on Wednesday. According to Secretary Coloma, Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa, Jr. will supervise the […]
MANILa, Philippines — The Philippines confirmed Thursday that Chinese Coast Guard ships had left an area in the disputed South China Sea, but stressed the ships’ recent presence in the region may be used to bolster its arbitration case against Beijing in a ruling expected to be handed down in May. In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs said defense authorities reported seeing the ships at the Quirino or Jackson atolls two weeks ago […]
ZAMBOANGA City, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs condemned the shooting incident in the Western Mindanao State University which injured a prominent Saudi diplomat and religious attache. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs is still confirming the reports of the alleged seizure made by China of the Quirino or Kackson atoll near Palawan. Said atoll served as a traditional fishing ground for local fishermen. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – According to the Department of Foreign Affairs, it is still verifying international news reports that China is constructing military bases in the reclaimed area in the West Philippine Sea. On the other hand, Presidential Spokeman Edwin Lacierda said that President Benigno Aquino already received the news and has asked the Department of National Defense to verify said reports. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded […]
