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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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

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. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

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.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

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. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Former village chief tagged in strafing of brod’s house

A former village chief was accused of strafing his own brother’s house on Christmas day at Brgy. West Habog-Habog, Molo, Iloilo City......»»

Category: newsSource:  thenewstodayRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Ex-SAF chief liable in 2009 helicopter deal – SC

The Supreme Court reversed the ruling of the Court of Appeals that cleared former Philippine National Police-Special Action Force chief Leocadio Santiago Jr. over the purchase of three helicopters in 2009......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

NEWS BRIEFS | 3 February 2024

Bangsamoro Chief Minister Ebrahim says no to independent Mindanao CAGAYAN DE ORO (MindaNews / 03 February) — Bangsamoro Chief Minister Ahod “Al Haj Murad” Ebrahim has rejected the call of former President Rodrigo Duterte for an independent Mindanao. Murad instead urged Bangsamoro officials and residents to support the current administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

After being ‘unbothered,’ Tokhang chief Dela Rosa admits fear of going to jail

Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa, former Philippine National Police chief, said that he is afraid of being imprisoned following rumors that the International Criminal Court is currently conducting a probe into the alleged human rights violations in the Philippines......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Ombudsman affirms decision to indict ex-SRA chief

The Office of the Ombudsman has affirmed its earlier decision indicting former Sugar Regulatory Administration chief Hermenegildo Serafica for the delay in the procurement of farming tools worth P5.7 million......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

MSERV to fuel hyperscale data center in Quezon City

A unit of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is set to provide power to the largest hyperscale data center of ST Telemedia Global Data Centers Philippines (STT GDC Philippines) in the country......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

List or sell? PLDT weighs options on data centers

Telco-to-tech provider PLDT Inc. is open to the possibility of listing a real estate investment trust in the Philippine Stock Exchange, eyeing to raise fresh capital from its data center business for debt payments......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Stocks to take cue from data releases

Investors will seek direction on upcoming economic data in a bid to get the stock market out of its recent slump......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

Over 2 mln foreign tourists arrive in Philippines since January

MANILA, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Over 2 million international tourists have visited the Philippines since January this year, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Thursday. Citing data from the Department of Tourism (DOT), the PCO said that 2,010,522 international visitors entered the Southeast Asian country from Jan. 1 to April 24. The data showed that tourism receipts reached 157.62 billion peso.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024