Tag: DFA

DFA advises Filipinos in S. Arabia to be vigilant amid rising tensions in region

(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs has advised Filipinos in Saudi Arabia to be vigilant in view  of the recent developments in the region. In an advisory, the DFA said Filipinos should observe against “potential security threats, observe security measures and protocols established by the Saudi government, and abide by the laws, rules, and regulations of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.” According to the DFA, for security-related incidents, information on developing security situations on the […]

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DFA reiterates its appeal for Filipinos to leave conflict-ridden areas in Libya

(Eagle News)-The Department of Foreign Affairs has reiterated its appeal for Filipinos in Libya to leave areas  where clashes between eastern Libya and the UN-recognized Government of National Accord are taking place. In a statement, the DFA reiterated its appeal to Filipinos in Tripoli to “avoid and, if necessary, immediately evacuate areas close to where fighting is taking place.” The embassy issued the appeal after eight Filipino nurses were evacuated on Thursday afternoon from a […]

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DFA: Japan foreign minister to visit PHL from Jan. 8 to 9

(Eagle News)-Japan’s foreign minister Motegi Toshimitsu will visit the Philippines from Jan. 8 to 9, the Department of Foreign Affairs said. In a statement, the DFA said in his first visit since he was appointed to the post in September 2019, Motegi is scheduled to pay a courtesy call on President Rodrigo Duterte. The DFA said Motegi will have a bilateral meeting with  Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr., on Jan. 9 to “discuss […]

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DFA: Another Filipina maid killed in Kuwait

(Eagle News)-Another Filipina maid has been killed in Kuwait, the Department of Foreign Affairs said. The DFA did not identify the Filipina, but said that based on reports, she had been killed by thw wife of her employer. According to the DFA, it has summoned the Kuwaiti Ambassador in Manila “to express the government’s outrage over the seeming lack of protection of our domestic workers at the hands of their employers and to press for […]

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DFA to repatriate remains of 2 Filipinos who died in Singapore car crash

(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs has plans to repatriate the remains of the two Filipinos who died after a car lost control and crashed in Singapore on Friday afternoon. The DFA said, through the Embassy, it is now in touch with authorities for the repatriation of the Filipinos who were killed after a vehicle crashed in Lucky Plaza. The Philippine Embassy in Singapore said  four others were hurt in the incident. Of the four, two […]

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No Filipino on board plane that crashed in Kazakhstan – PHL embassy in Russia

(Eagle News)-No Filipino was on board the plane that crashed in Kazakhstan last Friday. Philippine Ambassador to Russia Carlos Sorreta, who has jurisdiction over Kazakhstan, said it was the emergency committee of the Ministry of Interior of that country that gave the information about  Bek Air Flight Number Z92100. At least 14 people died after the plane “fell off the radar” right after it took off from Almaty airport. “We would like to express our deepest […]

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DFA repatriates around 30 victims of trafficking from Lebanon

(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs has said it has repatriated around 30 Filipinos who were victims of trafficking to Lebanon. In a statement, the DFA said the around 30 Filipinos arrived via Etihad Airways flight EY 0424 on Dec. 22, and were accompanied by five minors. According to the department, the Migrants Workers’ Affairs unit shouldered the cost of the victims’ repatriation to Manila their return to their provinces. The DFA said the government also […]

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DFA: Due to ongoing system upgrade, rescheduling feature in online appointment system temporarily unavailable

(Eagle News) — The rescheduling feature in the  Department of Foreign Affairs online appointment system is temporarily unavailable, the agency said. In a statement, the DFA said this was due to an “ongoing system upgrade.” “Applicants are strongly advised to choose the date and location that is most convenient for them so as to avoid the need to reschedule,” the DFA said. If rescheduling was unavoidable, the DFA said they may make the request by […]

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DFA: No reports of Filipinos affected in 5.9-magnitude Iran quake

(Eagle News)–There are so far no reports of Filipinos affected by the 5.9-magnitude earthquake that hit Iran recently, the Department of Foreign Affairs said. According to the DFA, this was based on a report by the Filipino community  in Tabriz City, who was contacted by the embassy to  ascertain the safety and situation of around 32 Filipino nationals living in the area. “The DFA stands ready to provide assistance to any affected kababayan,” the agency […]

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DFA warns Filipinos vs fake visa processing services directed at “irregular immigrants” in Korea

(Eagle News) — The Department of Foreign Affairs has warned Filipinos against fake visa processing services directed at “irregular immigrants.” In an advisory, the Philippine embassy in Seoul said the fake services, which are usually advertised on Facebook, purport to give assistance to Filipinos who wish to acquire a valid visa to work in Korea. The services are supposed to come for free or for a “small attorney’s fee.” “Please note that there is no […]

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DFA to probe reports tanker manned by Filipino crew harassed by Chinese warship

(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs has said it will probe reports a Greek oil tanker with a Filipino crew was recently warned against passing near Scarborough Shoal by a Chinese warship that said the shoal was under Chinese jurisdiction. Online reports said on Sept. 30, the Green Aura, which had come from Thailand and was on its way to China, was nearing the shoal when it was radioed by the Chinese vessel that identified […]

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DFA to Filipinos: Postpone travel to Iraq

(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs is urging Filipinos to postpone their travel to Iraq amid the violent protests in the country. The DFA said if the travel cannot be delayed, however, Filipinos should avoid  flights with early morning or late night arrivals in Baghdad, Basra, and the Kurdistan Region. “Curfews are currently imposed in several cities,” the DFA said. According to the agency, Filipinos in Iraq who need assistance may contact the Philippine Embassy […]

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