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(Eagle News)–Several Filipinos were among those injured in a recent bus accident in the border between Egypt and Israel, the Department of Foreign Affairs said on Saturday, Oct. 26. The DFA did not say exactly how many were hurt in the bus crash near St. Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai, Egypt, but said an official of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines was included. The DFA identified the official as CBCP Secretary General Marvin Mejia. […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs urged Filipinos in Japan to exercise caution as super typhoon “Hagibis” nears the country. In a statement, the DFA urged Filipinos to avoid traveling to “potentially affected” areas until the typhoon, which was classified by the Japan Meteorological Agency as a ” violent” one, its highest category on the typhoon scale, “dissipated.” “Travellers are urged to always check the latest information from airlines, train companies, and other public transportation […]
(Eagle News)–The Palace on Monday, Sept. 30, expressed support for Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon’s proposal to have the passport of Guia Gomez Castro cancelled. In a press conference, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Drilon’s was a “good idea,” noting that Castro, who law enforcers said bought recycled illegal drugs from ninja policemen, had pending warrants of arrest. Panelo said it was for the Department of Foreign Affairs, however, to ultimately decide. In calling for […]
(Eagle News)–Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Monday, Sept. 30, urged the Department of Foreign Affairs to cancel the passport of the woman who allegedly buys recycled illegal drugs from “ninja cops.” In calling for the move against Guia Gomez Castro, Drilon said she “does not intend to return to the country and face the warrants of arrest issued against her since 2002 for violation of Republic Act 6425 or the Dangerous Drugs Act.” Drilon […]
(Eagle News)–The remains of a Filipino who was killed in Australia will be repatriated soon. The Department of Foreign Affairs did not identify the Filipino who died in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, but media reports identified the same as Mhelody Polan Bruno. A man has been charged in connection with the death of Bruno, reports said. According to the DFA, Bruno’s remains will be brought back to the Philippines “once the relevant reports and […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs on Sunday, Sept. 8, said it was ready to provide assistance to the Filipino crewmen of a tugboat allegedly seized by Iranian authorities in the Persian Gulf. The DFA said that based on a report from Ambassador to Iran Wilfredo Santos, Coast Guard authorities have said that an investigation is so far ongoing on the alleged oil smuggling of the crew on Sept. 7. Once this has been […]
(Eagle News)–The remains of the Filipino who drowned after saving his friends in a Canada lake will be repatriated soon, the Department of Foreign Affairs said as it condoled with the family of the deceased. The DFA said it was, through the Philippine Consulate General in Calgary, assisting in the repatriation of the remains of the Filipino who died in Lake Snye in Fort McMurray, Alberta after his heroic deed on Aug. 23. The Consulate […]
(Eagle News)–Former Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. on Friday, Aug. 23, posted a P240,000 bail for the charges for violation of banking laws filed against him. A GMA-7 report said Yasay posted the bail around 11 a.m. before Branch 10 of the Manila Regional Trial Court, where the complaint for violation of provisions of the General Banking Law and the New Central Bank Act was lodged against him and five other officials of the […]
(Eagle News)–Former Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 22, for allegedly violating banking laws. In a statement, the Manila Police District said Yasay was arrested in his house in Barangay Poblacion, Makati around 3 p.m. by virtue of a warrant of arrest issued by Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 10 Judge Danilo Leyva. The MPD said Atty. Jonn Irvin Velasques, a representative of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, appeared before […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs is verifying reports 13 Filipino seamen were kidnapped off the coast of Cameroon. In a statement, the DFA said the Philippine Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria, which has jurisdiction over Cameroon, is checking the report and has been instructed to make representations with the authorities. It said the department was also in close contact with the seamen’s manning agency and their next-of-kin. Earlier reports said the seafarers were seized from […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs is reminding Filipinos traveling to South Korea of the restrictions being enforced by its government when carrying animal products into their country. In a statement, the DFA said based on an advisory from the Korea Immigration Service–Ministry of Justice, the carrying of animal products like raw meat, processed meat, canned meat, eggs and poultry products, milk and dairy products, pet food and supplies to South Korea is restricted and […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs on Friday, Aug. 16, advised Filipinos to avoid traveling to Hong Kong International Airport due to violent protests there. In an advisory, the DFA urged travelers to avoid HKIA also as a transit airport for the meantime. Those departing from Hong Kong are also urged to call their airlines five hours before to determine if their flights will push through. Filipino travelers departing from Hong Kong should contact their […]
