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DFA: 1 Filipino confirmed dead in Myanmar quake

Manila, April 9 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday confirmed the death of one Filipino in Myanmar following the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the Southeast Asian country la... Read More


Search for 4 Filipinos still on as Myanmar shifts to retrieval ops

MANILA, April 8 -- The search for the four missing Filipinos still continues as the Myanmar government shifts from the search and rescue to retrieving bodies in earthquake-stricken sites, the Departme... Read More


Gov't-hired lawyer for 3 Filipinos awaits China approval for visit

MANILA, April 8 -- A local lawyer, hired to represent the three Filipinos detained in China over alleged espionage, is awaiting approval to visit, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Tuesday.... Read More


DSWD chief on candidate's lewd joke: Solo parents deserve respect

MANILA, April 5 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) called on candidates to stick to finding ways to better serve the marginalized sector, including solo parents, instead of mak... Read More


Filipinos nabbed in China ordinary citizens with no military training

MANILA, April 5 -- The National Security Council (NSC) has expressed alarm over the arrest of three Filipino nationals for suspected espionage in China, saying they are mere "ordinary Filipino citizen... Read More


NBI team traveling to Myanmar to help identify quake fatalities

MANILA, April 5 -- A team from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is traveling to the earthquake-stricken parts of Myanmar to assist in the identification of fatalities and help locate the fou... Read More


PH backs UN move to draft treaty on older people's rights

Manila, April 4 -- The Philippine government, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), conveyed support to the United Nations Human Rights Council's (UNHRC) move to draft an international trea... Read More


DFA confirms arrest of 3 Filipinos in China; says legal aid continuous

Manila, April 4 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday said it has been formally informed of the allegation against three Filipinos arrested in Beijing for suspected espionage. In a sta... Read More


DOT to foreign tourists: Be mindful of conduct when visiting PH

Manila, April 3 -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Thursday reminded foreign tourists to be mindful of their behavior and respect the locals when visiting the Philippines. "As the Philippines warm... Read More


Filipinos in Kuwait cautioned vs. unauthorized public gathering

Manila, April 3 -- Filipinos in Kuwait were told to follow local laws and were reminded that unauthorized public gathering is prohibited in the Gulf state. The Philippine Embassy in Kuwait issued the... Read More