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Israel returns to ‘Essential Activity’ status after US strikes Iran

June 22, 2025, 4:02 PM

The Philippine Embassy in Israel advised Filipinos to stay indoors and remain alert following Israel’s shift back to “Essential Activity” status on Sunday, after...

DFA tells Filipinos in Israel, Iran to voluntarily repatriate as Alert Level 3 raised

June 20, 2025, 10:09 PM

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday announced that Alert Level 3 (Voluntary Repatriation Phase) has been raised in Israel and Iran effectively...

Hontiveros: Filipinos in Israel, Iran must be brought to safety now

June 19, 2025, 12:18 PM

Senator Risa Hontiveros on Thursday called on the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to expedite the repatriation...

Marcos: Evacuation plans set for Filipinos in Israel, Iran

June 18, 2025, 12:06 PM

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said he is closely monitoring the ongoing conflict in Israel and Iran as the government looks to...

Romualdez urges protection for OFWs, de-escalation of Israel-Iran hostilities

June 16, 2025, 6:41 PM

Speaker Martin Romualdez on Monday called for restraint and renewed diplomacy amid rising hostilities between Israel and Iran, warning that continued escalation threatens not...

Escudero to DFA, DMW: Go the extra mile in aiding Middle East-based OFWs

June 16, 2025, 4:42 PM

Senate President Francis Escudero on Monday called on Philippine government agencies to urgently assist Filipinos in Israel and Iran who wish to return home...

Iran missile strike hurts 4 Pinoys

June 16, 2025, 12:45 AM

Gov’t mulls repatriation efforts as war escalates Four unnamed Filipinos were hurt in intense retaliatory bombardment launched by Iran against Israel over the weekend, the...

Philippines airs ‘grave concern’ over Middle East tensions

June 13, 2025, 7:41 PM

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday said it is “gravely concerned over heightened tensions in the Middle East” after Israel launched airstrikes...

New DFA chief

June 11, 2025, 11:50 PM

The Commission on Appointments confirms Maria Teresa Pareño Lazaro as the new Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs on June 11.

DMW working with DFA to aid Filipinos amid LA unrest

June 10, 2025, 5:22 PM

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Tuesday said it will provide the necessary support to undocumented overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the United...

Lazaro to sustain Manalo’s gains under Marcos’ foreign policy

May 30, 2025, 5:50 PM

Incoming Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro has no issue taking over the leadership role at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) midway into...

Philippines reaffirms sovereignty over Pag-asa Island vs. China protest

May 30, 2025, 1:26 PM

The Philippine government reaffirmed its stance on Thursday, contradicting the Chinese Embassy in Manila by asserting that Filipino activities on Pag-asa Island and the...

Rodriguez: DFA chief does not deserve removal

May 28, 2025, 11:05 PM

Cagayan de Oro City Rep. Rufus Rodriguez urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to retain Secretary Enrique Manalo at the Department of Foreign Affairs, saying...

DOJ eyes Roque’s multiple passports

May 27, 2025, 11:55 PM

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Tuesday said the Department of Justice (DOJ) will seek clarification from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on...

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