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......»»
PH in contact with Filipinos arrested in Japan over bodies found in Tokyo
The Filipina arrested for abandoning the corpses of a Japanese couple 'denies all involvement,' says a DFA official.....»»
Marcos Jr. eyes stronger maritime ties with India
The Philippines is seeking stronger maritime security cooperation with India to ensure the safety of seafarers from both nations as the world’s oceans are becoming more dangerous for commercial shipping, President Marcos said......»»
Red Sea, Gulf of Aden eyed as warlike zones
Amid escalating conflict and the recent death of two Filipino seafarers in a Houthi rebel missile attack, the Philippine government is strongly pushing for the declaration of the Southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden as a warlike zone......»»
Filipino seafarers injured in Houthi attack back in Philippines
They arrived via a chartered medical evacuation flight on Thursday morning after they were cleared “fit for travel” by medical authorities in Djibouti. .....»»
DFA: No Pinoys hurt in Russia terror attack
No Filipinos were hurt in the terror attack at the Crocus Hall in Moscow on March 22 that resulted in the deaths of about 115 people, the Department of Foreign Affairs said yesterday......»»
Philippines, US stress need to sustain, elevate alliance
“We’ve been on hyperdrive over the past years. Engagements across issues and areas and between and among government branches,” Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo said......»»
Many Chinese maritime proposals against national interests — DFA
“While a few proposals were deemed somewhat workable, many of the remaining Chinese proposals were determined, after a careful study, scrutiny and deliberation within the Philippine government, to be contrary to our national interests,” the department said in a statement. .....»»
Filipinos nabbed over corpses in Tokyo face ‘murder’ probe
'We will see in the next few weeks what will be the final charges to be filed against them. The embassy is...ready to continue providing assistance,' DFA Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega says.....»»
Manila court orders DFA to cancel passport of ex-NegOr Rep. Teves
A Manila court has ordered the Department of Foreign Affairs to cancel the passport of expelled Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. who is facing multiple charges and has been declared a fugitive from justice, the Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed on Friday. “Although the freedom to travel is guaranteed, it does not give one an unlimited.....»»
Philippines, China agree on improved maritime communications, ‘calm’ approach
The DFA said that Filipino and Chinese diplomats had “frank and productive discussions” to de-escalate the situation in the strategically and economically important waterway during a bilateral consultation on the South China Sea. .....»»
DFA: Filipino seafarers held by Iran to be released soon
Iranian authorities seized the Portuguese-flagged MSC Aries on Saturday morning near the Strait of Hormuz, saying the container ship is related to Israel. .....»»
4 Pinoys among crew of ship seized by Iran
Four Filipino seafarers are among those on board the container ship MSC Aries seized by Iranian forces on Saturday, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has confirmed......»»
Philippines says 4 Filipino sailors aboard ship seized by Iranian forces
MANILA, April 14 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines on Sunday said four Filipino sailors were among the crew of a container ship seized by Iranian forces in the Persian Gulf on Saturday. In a statement, the Philippines' Department of Migrant Workers confirmed the seizure of the vessel MSC Aries "with four Filipino seafarers on board," adding that it has contacted the families of the four sailors. The Philippine.....»»
4 Filipinos among crew of ship seized by Iran — DMW
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) confirmed on Sunday that four Filipino seafarers were on board an Israeli-linked container ship seized by Iran's Revolutionary Guards. .....»»
Seafarers to return to Philippines this week after Red Sea missile attack
“Eleven crew members will come home on Tuesday: 10 unharmed and one injured,” DMW officer-in-charge Hans Cacdac said in an interview with Super Radyo dzBB. .....»»
Philippines confirms 2 nationals killed in Houthi missile attack
MANILA, March 7 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine government on Thursday confirmed the death of two seafarers in a recent missile strike by Houthi militants on a cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden, off southern Yemen. In a statement, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said two other Filipino sailors were also severely injured. The cargo ship True Confidence on Wednesday was hit by several anti-ship ballistic mi.....»»
7 missing as pirates take over boat carrying smuggled cigarettes
Seven of 11 seafarers who were supposed to deliver smuggled cigarettes are missing since Monday after pirates divested them of their merchandise and forced them to jump out of their watercraft in an attack in the western seas of Maguindanao del Norte province......»»
DMW: No Pinoys on British tanker attacked by Houthis
There are no Filipino seafarers on board the British oil tanker targeted by Yemen’s Houthi rebels last Friday, according to the Department of Migrant Workers......»»
18 Pinoy seafarers home soon from China – DMW
The 18 Filipino crew of the oil tanker seized in the Gulf of Oman are coming home soon, according to the Department of Migrant Workers......»»
PhilHealth backs Speaker’s call for better benefit packages
Executives of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. have thrown their support behind the call of House Speaker Martin Romualdez for the state insurer to enhance their service and benefit packages for members and their dependents......»»