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Natenggang basura ng Canada pabalik na sa pinanggalingan

April Rafales, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 31 09:05 PM

Ganap nang nagpaalam ang Pilipinas sa basura ng Canada na natengga sa poder ng bansa nang anim na taon. Read more »

Don't laud China for restoring what it destroyed, DFA chief says

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Posted at Apr 20 02:28 PM

China should not be praised for restoring the coral reefs it previously destroyed, Foreign Affairs Sec. Teodoro Locsin Jr said Saturday. Read more »

It's not just about clams, corals: Locsin twits critics on spat over Chinese poaching

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Posted at Apr 20 02:02 PM

The issue on Chinese nationals reportedly poaching in Philippine waters is not just about clams and corals, Foreign Affairs Sec. Teodoro Locsin Jr said Saturday. Read more »

Keep an eye on Sabah, Locsin says as netizens press him on territory issues

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Updated as of Apr 20 12:49 PM

MANILA - Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin on Saturday said one should keep an eye on Sabah as some "jerks" are proposing that the Philippines "compromise" its historical claim on it. Read more »

Locsin: 1.4 million Pinoys surrendered for rehab under drug war

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Posted at Mar 15 02:55 AM

Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Thursday touted the Duterte administration's anti-narcotics campaign before the United Nations' Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna, Austria. Read more »

Locsin wants to meet with German envoy after Berlin summons PH delegate

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Updated as of Feb 23 11:44 AM

Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Friday said he would like to "finish his own fights" as he sought to meet with the German ambassador to the Philippines after Berlin summoned the Philippines' acting envoy there.   Read more »

Passport data di tinangay, di lang ma-access: DFA secretary

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Updated as of Jan 15 08:52 PM

Sinabi ng DFA secretary na nilagdaan na niya ang kautusang nagsasabi na hindi na kailangang magsumite ng birth certificate ang mga magre-renew ng kanilang passport.  Read more »

DFA to repatriate honeymooners who drowned in Maldives

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Updated as of Jan 15 03:50 PM

The Department of Foreign Affairs will pay for the repatriation of the remains of the newly-wedded couple who drowned in Maldives while on their honeymoon, an official confirmed Tuesday.   Read more »

Datos ng ilang passport holder 'tinangay'; seguridad ikinabahala

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Updated as of Jan 12 07:35 PM

Bagay ito na pinangambahan ng ilang passport holders dahil sa banta umano sa seguridad na maaaring idulot ng pagtangay ng datos.    Read more »

Locsin support for Satur a 'personal position', says Palace

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Posted at Dec 03 11:22 AM

Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr's scoffing at the arrest of former lawmaker Satur Ocampo is his "personal position on the matter" and "does not reflect the official view of the Administration on the issue," a Malacañang spokesperson said Monday. Read more »

Deployment of more troops deterrent to martial law declaration: DFA

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Posted at Nov 27 11:03 PM

Manila's top diplomat said placing more troops in various provinces is actually a deterrent to a declaration of martial rule.  Read more »

Oil and gas deal with China to 'proceed on the basis of PH law,' says Locsin

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Updated as of Nov 26 12:03 PM

There is "no outcome sharing" prescribed in the memorandum of understanding between Manila and Beijing, but a presidential decree mandates 60-40 in favor of the Philippines, said Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. Read more »

China, dapat mag-ingat sa mga kilos sa South China Sea: Duterte

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Posted at Nov 15 09:10 PM

Nagbabala si Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte sa China na maghinay-hinay sa kanilang mga kilos sa pinag-aagawang teritoryo sa South China Sea. Read more »

Duterte lumiban sa ilang pulong sa ASEAN Summit

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Posted at Nov 14 09:48 PM

Lumiban si Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte sa ilang mahahalagang pulong ng Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit sa Singapore ngayong Miyerkoles. Read more »

How to reduce drug problem? Focus on supply side, Locsin says

Davinci Maru, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 08 12:50 PM

MANILA - Eliminating drug suppliers is the way to reduce the drug problem in the Philippines, Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said Wednesday. Read more »

President Xi Jinping visit a 'milestone' but 'not rare' for PH, says Locsin

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Posted at Oct 29 05:32 PM

The visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping is a "milestone" for the Philippines, but it is not a rare event and it signals the continuation of the "great" friendship between the countries, Foreign Affairs Secretary Teddy Boy Locsin said Monday. Read more »

New DFA chief says no 'switching masters' in pursuing independent foreign policy

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Posted at Oct 28 06:35 PM

Newly appointed Foreign Affairs Secretary Teddy Locsin Jr. on Saturday vowed to pursue President Rodrigo Duterte's independent foreign policy. Read more »

After diagnosis, Kris Aquino ‘scolded’ by Teddy Boy Locsin

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Posted at Oct 19 05:43 PM

Amid a health scare, Aquino said she was “scolded” by Locsin Jr., a family friend and former spokesperson of the actress’ late mother, former President Corazon Aquino. Read more »

Chinese Foreign Minister seeks 'close personal friendship' with new PH top diplomat

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Posted at Oct 19 01:27 PM

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Thursday he was willing to build a "close personal friendship" with his newly appointed Philippine counterpart Teddy Boy Locsin Jr. Read more »

Teddy Boy Locsin sworn in as top diplomat

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Updated as of Oct 17 09:06 PM

MANILA - Permanent Representative to the United Nations Teddy Locsin Jr. was sworn in Wednesday as the new Foreign Affairs Secretary, flying off to Belgium in the evening for his first overseas event as top diplomat.  Read more »