The Department of Foreign Affairs filed protests against China in connection to its recent acts of bullying against Filipino fishermen.
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DFA asks Filipinos in Yemen to leave the country
The Department of Foreign Affairs is asking the Filipinos in Yemen to voluntarily repatriate from the said country due to the increasing disturbances in the said country. A total deployment ban to Yemen is also being implemented by the DFA.
DFA unveils new drug trafficking modus, reiterates warning to Filipino travelers
MANILA, Dec. 4 — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reiterates its warning to Filipino travelers not to allow themselves to be recruited by drug syndicates in carrying out their drug-trafficking operations. The warning is issued after the arrests of several Filipino travelers for possession of illegal drugs. DFA in a statement said the most recent of these arrests took place in Ningbo, China involving a Filipino who was found carrying five kilos of crystal […]
DFA distances itself regarding Abu Sayyaf threat
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) distanced itself from the Abu Sayyaf threat of beheading its two German captives, saying that it is the job of the PNP to handle the matter.
DFA strictly monitors Filipinos going to Iraq and Syria
The Department of Foreign Affairs is strictly monitoring Filipinos travelling abroad, especially Iraq and Syria, with reports saying said Filipinos allegedly joining and receiving training from ISIS.
DFA budget hearing in Congress
The Department of Foreign Affairs is currently presenting their budget in a Congressional hearing while OFWs conduct protest actions outside of Congress.
Philippines readies repatriation of Filipinos from Ebola-hit West African states
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will be pulling out its citizens in West African states affected by the dreaded Ebola virus, including hundreds of soldiers supporting United Nations peacekeeping missions in Liberia and Golan Heights. “We are preparing for the implementation of mandatory repatriation of Filipinos in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone in view of the threat posed by EVD,” Foreign Affairs spokesman Charles Jose said in a statement on Monday. On Saturday, the Department […]
DFA monitoring evacuation of OFWs in Libya
The Department of Foreign Affairs is monitoring the evacuation of more than 300 overseas Filipino workers that are employed in an automotive company in Libya.
PHL and Vietnamese foreign ministers discuss need to peacefully resolve rising South China Sea tensions
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs announced Thursday (July 3) the successful and fruitful visit of Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F. del Rosario to Hanoi, Vietnam on July 2 where he and his Vietnamese counterpart discussed the urgent need to address peacefully the escalating challenges and tension in the South China Sea. Del Rosario expressed his appreciation to the Government of Vietnam for its warm hospitality. In his meetings with Deputy Prime Minister […]
Department of Agriculture continues to give help to fishermen in Eastern Visayas
Seven months after Yolanda hit eastern Visayas and the Department of Agriculture is still giving aid to the affected fishermen in their “Ahon” rehabilitation initiative.
DFA asks Filipinos in Libya to come back home
Once again, the Department of Foreign Affairs is asking Filipinos in Libya to voluntarily repatriate as the political situation in the country continues to worsen. The Philippine government will shoulder the expense of the repatriation.
DFA will take action regarding abducted OFW in Saudi Arabia
The Department of Foreign Affairs will take action regarding the incident wherein a Filipino waiter was abducted by three armed Saudi nationals in the restaurant were he was working.
