DFA backs Magna Carta for Seafarers
The Department of Foreign Affairs has expressed support for the enactment of the proposed Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, as the maritime industry grapples with security risks sparked by missile attacks by Yemen-based Houthi rebels on shipping in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea......»»
DFA seeks passage of Magna Carta for seafarers after deadly attack
“We do believe that any law which will improve the lot of seafarers should be signed as soon as possible, but we fully respect the desire of the president and legislators to improve the bill as it is.”.....»»
DFA launches e-Apostille service; first in Asean region
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs Office of Consular Affairs (DFA – OCA) announced that it launched an e-Apostille service for civil registry documents. DFA said the system will allow the public to apply online for e-documents and e-Apostilles from the Philippine Statistics Agency (PSA) without having to appear in both offices. Foreign Affairs.....»»
DFA says PH committed to ‘One China policy’ after Marcos congratulates Taiwan’s president-elect
In a statement, the DFA said the message of Marcos was “his way of thanking” Taiwan for hosting nearly 200,000 overseas Filipino workers and conducting a “successful democratic process.” .....»»
18 Pinoy seafarers held in Oman – DFA
The Department of Foreign Affairs is still waiting for information on how several Filipino crewmembers of an oil tanker were allegedly taken hostage by the Iran regime in Oman......»»
DFA summons Chinese envoy over latest sea confrontation
The DFA said in a statement that the agency summoned the chargé d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy to protest “aggressive actions” by the China Coast Guard (CCG) and Chinese maritime militia against a civilian boat supplying troops stationed at BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal. .....»»
Westmincom reiterates support to DFA
Westmincom reiterates support to DFA.....»»
Philippine seafarers banned from sailing in Red Sea
Filipino seafarers are now barred from boarding foreign vessels sailing the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden......»»
Philippine government scrambles to save 4 seafarers captured by Iranians
Philippine government scrambles to save 4 seafarers captured by Iranians.....»»
Injured Pinoy seafarers from missile-hit ship back in PH
Injured Pinoy seafarers from missile-hit ship back in PH.....»»
Remains of 2 Filipino seafarers still in cargo vessel — Cacdac
MANILA, Philippines — The remains of the two Filipino seafarers who died from the missile strike in the Gulf of Aden were left in the ill-fated carrier vessel True Confidence, Migrant Workers Officer-in-Charge Hans Leo Cacdac said on Friday. Cacdac, in a radio interview, said True Confidence caught fire after the deadly Houthi missile strike. “Yung labi.....»»
Wegotmail: PMPI urges ceasefire in Gaza, backs int l call for peace, humanitarian aid
Wegotmail: PMPI urges ceasefire in Gaza, backs int l call for peace, humanitarian aid.....»»
Bacolod council backs STEM program at Mansilingan Agro-Industrial HS
Bacolod council backs STEM program at Mansilingan Agro-Industrial HS.....»»
Lacson says Iloilo guv backs NIR
Lacson says Iloilo guv backs NIR.....»»
Garcia backs DOE’s oil, gas search proposal in Alegria
Garcia backs DOE’s oil, gas search proposal in Alegria.....»»
FARMGATE PRICES LOW | Lacson backs DA probe on possible pork price manipulation
FARMGATE PRICES LOW | Lacson backs DA probe on possible pork price manipulation.....»»
Lacson backs move to revert school opening to June
Lacson backs move to revert school opening to June.....»»
Bacolod mayor backs balanced implementation of PUV modernization
Bacolod mayor backs balanced implementation of PUV modernization.....»»
Consider alliances with Netherlands, Norway, DFA urged
The Department of Foreign Affairs should consider alliances with non-defense allies like Norway, the Netherlands and other countries for maritime exploration, research and development amid conflict with China over the West Philippines Sea (WPS), Sen. Francis Tolentino said yesterday......»»
DFA slams Chinese consul general’s false narratives on West Philippine Sea
The Department of Foreign Affairs slammed a Chinese official yesterday for again making false claims on the West Philippine Sea issue......»»
DFA ordered to cancel expelled solon Arnie Teves’ passport
In a resolution dated February 8, Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 51 ordered the Department of Foreign Affairs to cancel Teves’ passport, citing the former lawmaker’s “designation” by the Anti-Terrorism Council, which served as grounds for the revocation of his documents......»»