Tag: Filipino casualties

DFA: No Filipino casualties in Kabul airport bombings

(Eagle News) — There were no Filipino casualties in the bombings at Kabul airport in Afghanistan, the Department of Foreign Affairs said. The department said the information was based on preliminary information from Philippine Ambassador Daniel Espiritu, who is based in Islamabad, Pakistan. The attacks came as the United States and other countries continue to undertake evacuations of their citizens, following the Taliban’s takeover of the capital. The DFA has said a little over 20 […]

DFA still checking if Filipinos among casualties in Toronto van incident

(Eagle News)—The Philippine Consulate General is still checking whether there were any Filipino casualties after a man rammed his vehicle at pedestrians in Toronto. In a radio interview, Foreign Affairs spokesperson Elmer Cato said the consulate was coordinating with the Filipino community as the authorities there no longer release the names of those hurt or killed in such incidents. “…Kung meron pong mga kababayan natin na kasama sa casualties, ay sabihan po yung consulate kaagad […]