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Australia extends P172-M loan for Filipino women entrepreneurs

Manila, Sept. 3 -- The Australian government has announced a PHP172-million impact loan program to support women entrepreneurs in the Philippines. The initiative is aimed at expanding the access to c... Read More


UK opens application for multi-million coastal solution grants in PH

Manila, Sept. 3 -- The United Kingdom has opened the application for multi-million-peso grants on projects that advance sustainable fisheries and nature-based coastal solutions. The UK Embassy in Man... Read More


DFA: No Filipino casualties in deadly Afghanistan quake

Manila, Sept. 3 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed Wednesday that no Filipinos were reported dead or injured in the powerful magnitude 6 earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan on... Read More


Int'l declaration on seafarers' rights adopted in PH

Manila, Sept. 2 -- A milestone declaration seeking stronger protection for seafarers was adopted in a Philippine government-led conference in Manila on Tuesday. The Manila Declaration on Seafarers' H... Read More


Tourism seen to contribute P2.7-T to PH economy in 2025 - DOT

Manila, Sept. 2 -- The tourism sector is projected to generate PHP2.7 trillion for the Philippine economy in 2025, according to the Department of Tourism (DOT) on Tuesday. Speaking at the House of Re... Read More


DOH intensifies monitoring amid rise in HFMD cases

MANILA, Aug. 30 -- The Department of Health (DOH) is intensifying its monitoring of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) as it recorded 2,525 new cases in the country between Aug. 9 and 16. The latest... Read More


Filipino tourist dies after passing out at Hong Kong Disneyland

MANILA, Aug. 30 -- A 53-year-old Filipino tourist died after losing consciousness while on a ride at Hong Kong Disneyland, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed Saturday. The DFA did not ... Read More


Filipinos in Jakarta told to stay indoors amid violent protests

MANILA, Aug. 30 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Saturday advised Filipinos in Jakarta to remain indoors and avoid large crowds as violent protests continue across Indonesia. "Filipinos ... Read More


DFA reiterates: PH 'clear, unwavering' on One China Policy

MANILA, Aug. 29 -- The Philippine government is "clear and unwavering" in its One China Policy, which recognizes the People's Republic of China as the only Chinese sovereign state, the Department of F... Read More


Filipino jobseekers reminded of deployment ban in Myanmar

MANILA, Aug. 29 -- Filipinos seeking overseas employment are reminded not to accept suspicious job offers in Myanmar, as a deployment ban is currently in place in the Southeast Asian state. The Phili... Read More