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(Eagle News)–No Filipino was hurt in the 6.8-magnitude quake that hit Turkey recently. The Philippine Embassy said this was based on information from Turkish authorities. Earlier, Ambassador Raul Hernandez said the embassy was checking if Filipinos were among over 20 casualties in the quake that centered in Elazig. The quake was followed by at least 400 aftershocks.
(Eagle News)–The Philippine Embassy in Ankara is checking if any Filipino was affected by the 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey on Friday and killed at least 14 people. Philippine Ambassador to Ankara Raul Hernandez issued the remark as he expressed sympathy for those who were hurt and were killed in the quake that centered on Sivrice town in Elazig. “Our prayers and thoughts go to those who were injured and those who lost their loved […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has already sent Presidential Adviser on Overseas Filipino Workers Abdullah Mamao to Iran and Iraq to talk with the leaders of these countries for the purpose of securing Filipinos in the midst of heightening tension in the region, according to a Malacanang announcement. “Well, I have sent Secretary Mamao. He is a Maranao. He’s a Cabinet member. He’s my fraternity brother. I trust him,” the President said in […]
(Eagle News)-The Philippine embassy in Iraq has raised a Crisis Alert Level 4, the highest among travel advisories, over Iraq amid rising tensions there following the killing of Iran’s top military official Qassam Soleimani from a US airstrike. In a Facebook Live video, Philippine Chargè d’ Affairès Jomar Sadie announced President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered a “mandatory repatriation” of Filipinos in the country. “Inatasan na po ng Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte ang iba’t ibang ahensya ng […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte will not deploy Philippine troops to the Middle East unless the national interest requires it. This is according to President Duterte himself, who spoke to reporters on Tuesday, Jan. 7. “(It’s) out of the question. Unless the national interest would demand it and it will be decided not by me but me and Congress,” Duterte said. According to the President, the Philippines would honor its Mutual Defense Treaty with […]
(Eagle News) — Ninety-six percent of Filipinos are welcoming the New Year with hope, a recent Social Weather Stations found. According to the poll conducted from December 13-16, the 96 percent was higher than the 92 percent recorded in 2018, and ties the record-high level first registered in 2017. The SWS said the increase was due to spikes in New Year hope registered in all areas except Mindanao–in Balance Luzon,99 percent; Visayas, 97 percent; Metro […]
(Eagle News)– The Palace on Saturday, Nov. 30, urged Filipinos to emulate the bravery of national hero Andres Bonifacio, whose 156th birth anniversary is commemorated today. “As we pay tribute to the Father of Philippine Revolution, let us be inspired of his life and his bravery as the remnants of society’s ills in his time continue to haunt us,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said. Panelo said this was “even as they remain an obstacle to […]
(Eagle News) — Net trust for China among Filipinos has fallen to “bad,” a recent Social Weather Stations survey found. The survey conducted from Sept. 27 to 30 found the-33 rating was nine points less than the -24 registered in June and classified as “poor” by the pollster. “This is the lowest since the bad -35 in June 2018,” the SWS said. According to the pollster, net trust in China has been positive only in […]
(Eagle News)–Almost half of Filipinos expect their personal quality of life to improve in the next 12 months, a Social Weather Stations survey found. The September 27 to 30 survey found 46% of adults expect their personal quality of life to improve next year, while 5% expect it to get worse. This gives a net personal optimists score of +41, lower than the +42 in June and +47 in March, all classified as excellent. The […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs has urged Filipinos in Iraq to stay indoors amid the ongoing unrest in the country. In a statement, the DFA also urged them to avoid any movement especially in areas where demonstrations are taking place. The DFA also advised Filipinos to make sure they have enough food and water and to call the Philippine Embassy in Baghdad if they require assistance. “Families in the Philippines are requested to relay […]
(Eagle News) – Senator Christopher “Bong” Go said the visit of President Rodrigo Duterte in Russia so far was “very fruitful” and that they are looking forward to meeting the Filipino community in that country set today, Saturday, October 5. In an interview with Eagle News Service in Russia, Go said that President Duterte considers it very important to meet with the Filipino community there. “Very fruitful po ang biyaheng ito. Most important, ang Filipino […]
(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 […]
