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2 Filipino seafarers kidnapped off Togo, DFA says

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Posted at Nov 11 09:30 PM

MANILA — Two Filipino sailors were kidnapped in the waters off West Africa, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed Monday, bringing the total number of abducted Filipino seafarers in the region to 11. Read more »

32 distressed Pinoys return from Mexico, Egypt, Morocco: DFA

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Posted at Oct 30 07:25 PM

The Filipinos, some of whom were either detained, figured in an accident or were victims of human trafficking abroad, arrived in Manila Tuesday night. Read more »

DFA suspends consular services in parts of Mindanao due to quake

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Posted at Oct 29 06:22 PM

Consular services in several Mindanao offices of the Department of Foreign Affairs are suspended Tuesday following a powerful earthquake that struck the southern Philippine island.   Read more »

Most Pinoys hurt in Egypt bus accident to come home soon: DFA

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Posted at Oct 26 01:20 PM

Most of the 23 Filipinos involved in a bus accident in Mount Sinai, Egypt will return to the country in the "next few days," Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Saturday. Read more »

DFA helping Pinoys hurt in tour bus accident in Egypt

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Posted at Oct 24 11:30 PM

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday said assistance is being given to the 13 Filipinos who were injured in a bus accident in Mount Sinai, Egypt. Read more »

DFA tells Pinoys in Chile to remain indoors amid violent protests

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Posted at Oct 23 05:03 PM

The DFA said there are around 800 OFWs in the Latin country, which has been plagued with violent demonstrations over economic equality since early this month. Read more »

DFA tells Pinoys in Lebanon to remain indoors amid protests

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Posted at Oct 19 11:32 PM

The Department of Foreign Affairs on Friday instructed Filipinos in Lebanon to take precaution amid anti-government protests there. Read more »

DFA assures aid to family of OFW allegedly slain in Abu Dhabi

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Posted at Oct 16 08:03 PM

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday promised to help the family of OFW Mary Jean Alberto who died after falling off a building in the United Arab Emirates on Oct. 2. Read more »

[OPINION] The Filipino tragedy: The significance of a true pivot

Edmund Tayao
Posted at Oct 14 04:06 PM

There is every reason to support exploring relations with non-traditional allies like China and Russia. Read more »

Indian president to visit PH, meet with Duterte: DFA

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Posted at Oct 11 07:22 PM

Indian President Ram Nath Kovind will visit the Philippines on Oct. 17 to 21 upon the invitation of President Rodrigo Duterte, the Department of Foreign Affairs announced. Read more »

US Embassy, affiliated offices to close on Monday

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Posted at Oct 10 09:53 PM

The embassy and its other offices will resume operations Tuesday, October 15. Read more »

2 Pinoys killed in Palau accident: DFA

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Posted at Oct 03 05:25 PM

Two Filipinos were killed while another one was injured as they figured in an accident in Palau Island in September 29, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Thursday. Read more »

1 Pinoy fisherman still missing in Taiwan bridge collapse

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Updated as of Oct 03 01:16 PM

A Filipino fisherman and three Indonesians remain missing after a bridge in Taiwan collapsed onto several fishing boats earlier this week, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Thursday. Read more »

Locsin orders fresh protest vs Chinese ships in Ayungin Shoal

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Posted at Oct 02 02:26 AM

MANILA—Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. early Wednesday ordered his department to file another diplomatic protest against China over the unannounced entry of Chinese ships in Ayungin Shoal. Read more »

15 Pinoy seamen safe in South Korea oil tanker explosion

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Posted at Oct 01 11:43 AM

Fifteen Filipino crewmen of an oil tanker that exploded in Ulsan, South Korea over the weekend are safe, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday. Read more »

Locsin favors Trump's reelection in US 2020 polls

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 26 04:57 AM

NEW YORK, United States—Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said Wednesday (Manila time) he favors the reelection of US President Donald Trump in the 2020 polls because of what it might mean for Asia, specifically the 2 Koreas. Read more »

Locsin: Philippines getting more aid from Japan than China

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 26 04:31 AM

NEW YORK, United States—Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said Wednesday (Manila time) the Philippines benefited more from Japan than China despite closer ties with the latter. Read more »

7 Filipinos safe in 'massive' Maldives fire: DFA

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Posted at Sep 22 02:49 PM

Seven Filipinos affected in the massive fire in Maldives' capital are safe, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Sunday.   Read more »

'Finally action': Locsin thanks US for command facility donation

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Posted at Sep 19 12:56 PM

Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Thursday thanked the United States following a report that it would give a Philippine military unit a command and control center facility to help in monitoring the West Philippine Sea. Read more »

P22.5-bilyong budget ng DFA sa 2020, aprubado ng Senado

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Posted at Sep 13 12:54 AM

Sa budget hearing, nagkaroon ng pagkakataon ang mga senador na mag-usisa kaugnay sa pagbisita ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte sa China. Read more »