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Esperon: Pagdami ng mga Chinese sa Pilipinas, 'security threat'

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Posted at Aug 01 12:32 AM

Gusto namang ipatigil ni DFA Sec. Teodoro Locsin Jr. ang pagbibigay ng "visa upon arrival" sa mga dayuhan na pupunta ng Pilipinas. Read more »

19 Filipino seafarers detained in Mexico on drug raps

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Posted at Jul 30 04:45 PM

A total of 19 Filipino seafarers have been detained in Mexico over alleged violation of the country's illegal drugs law, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday. Read more »

Pinoy on seized British-flagged tanker 'well, in good spirits': DFA

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Posted at Jul 28 02:46 PM

The Filipino crew member of a British-flagged tanker seized by Tehran's Revolutionary Guards is "well and in good spirits," the Department of Foreign Affairs said Sunday. Read more »

Manila to give P500 monthly allowance to 12th graders, PWDs, solo parents, seniors

Michael Joe Delizo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 25 05:17 PM

MANILA — Public school students, senior citizens, persons with disability and solo parents in the capital city will now get a P500 monthly allowance under separate ordinances Manila Isko Moreno signed Thursday.   Read more »

Minors spotted at Batasang Pambansa rallies during SONA: PNP

Maan Macapagal, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 23 10:56 PM

MANILA - The rights body of the Philippine National Police(PNP) revealed Tuesday that minors were spotted at pro-admin and opposition demonstrations at Batasan Pambansa during President Rodrigo Duterte's State of the Nation Address last Monday. Read more »

Pinoys warned vs illegal recruitment to Libya

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Posted at Jul 21 03:28 PM

The Department of Foreign Affairs on Sunday warned Filipinos against individuals and agencies recruiting workers to conflict-stricken Libya. Read more »

DFA tells Pinoys in Iraq to stay vigilant after terrorist attack

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Posted at Jul 20 09:41 AM

MANILA—The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday urged the Filipino community in Iraq to be vigilant following a terrorist attack that killed 3 people, including a Turkish diplomat. Read more »

Domestic work, private tutor jobs illegal in China, DFA reiterates

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Posted at Jul 20 09:39 AM

MANILA - The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday warned Filipino job seekers that it is illegal to work as household service workers (HSWs) and private tutors in mainland China. Read more »

UN body pabor sa hiling na ulat ukol sa human rights sa Pilipinas

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Updated as of Jul 12 09:53 PM

Labingwalong bansa ang pabor sa resolusyon para sa komprehensibong ulat sa karapatang pantao sa Pilipinas. Read more »

Foreign affairs chief Locsin to visit Vietnam

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Posted at Jul 05 08:16 PM

MANILA- Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. will visit Vietnam next week, his first as top diplomat, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Friday. Read more »

Duterte-Xi verbal agreement on fishing 'not policy,' says Locsin

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Updated as of Jul 03 11:26 AM

Duterte "may have been led by his legal experts" that while the Philippines can set a cap or "allowable fishing" within its exclusive economic zone, other countries can participate if there is an excess, Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said. Read more »

Locsin says he regrets hurting Robredo's family over 'boba' tag

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Posted at Jun 27 08:27 PM

MANILA - Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said he regrets hurting Vice President Leni Robredo's family after calling her "boba." Read more »

Highway Patrol Group officer arrested on extortion allegation

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Posted at Jun 27 04:23 AM

A woman accused Police Maj. Raul Salle of using her vehicle without her permission and refused to return it to her unless she gave him P400,000. Read more »

Palace defends Locsin's 'colorful language' after 'boba' tweet vs Robredo

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 25 04:50 PM

Malacañang defended Tuesday Twitter-active Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr.’s "colorful language" after he drew criticism for calling Vice President Leni Robredo "boba" (dumb). Read more »

DFA chief tinawag na 'boba' si VP Leni kaugnay ng isyu sa diplomatic passports

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Posted at Jun 24 08:06 PM

Binatikos ni Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. si Vice President Leni Robredo matapos itong magbitiw ng mga komento ukol sa pagkansela sa mga diplomatic passport. Read more »

Not fair to say China a bully, says ex-DFA chief Yasay

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Updated as of Jun 24 06:47 PM

Former Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. said it is the prerogative of a country to bar any foreigner from entering its territory. Read more »

OFW falls to death in Morocco after spat with employer: DFA

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Posted at Jun 24 05:12 PM

An overseas Filipino worker fell to her death in Morocco while attempting to escape an apartment building following an argument with her employer, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Monday. Read more »

Locsin calls Robredo 'boba,' then says sorry for being 'disrespectful'

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Updated as of Jun 24 04:38 PM

Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. criticized Vice President Leni Robredo Monday over her comments on the cancellation of diplomatic passports. Read more »

Cayetano tells Del Rosario: Don't politicize Hong Kong trip fiasco

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Updated as of Jun 23 08:42 AM

"Do not politicize and do not link it up with other domestic issues."  Read more »

'So be it': Del Rosario says won't challenge DFA plan to cancel courtesy diplomatic passports

Tarra Quismundo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 22 07:05 PM

MANILA - Former Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert Del Rosario on Saturday said he would not challenge the Department of Foreign Affairs' (DFA) plan to cancel all courtesy diplomatic passports. Read more »