Pinoys told to postpone non-essential travel to Israel
MANILA, Philippines — Alert Level 2 for Israel, advising Filipinos to postpone non-essential travel to Israel, remains, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said yesterday.
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DFA: Iran to release 4 Pinoy seafarers soon
MANILA, Philippines — The four Filipino seafarers aboard the container ship seized by Iranian forces on Saturday have been told by their captors that they will soon be released, a Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) official said yesterday.
Philippines expresses concern over Iran attack
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines expressed yesterday serious concern over the unprecedented attack by Iran on Israel following Tehran’s aerial bombardment.
Be vigilant, Filipinos in Israel told
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine embassy in Tel Aviv has advised Filipinos in Israel to be on alert after Iran launched a retaliatory attack on Israel.
Philippines, United States eye more joint patrols in South China Sea
MANILA, Philippines — The United States and the Philippines discussed increasing the frequency of combined maritime activities and joint patrols to support the Philippines’ lawful exercise of its rights in the South China Sea, the US Department of Defense said.
Beijing slams trilateral summit, says South China Sea actions ‘lawful’
MANILA, Philippines — Beijing on Friday criticized the US, Japan and the Philippines and defended its actions in the South China Sea (SCS) as “lawful” after US President Joe Biden hosted a trilateral meeting in Washington.
Philippines, US step up alliance as China threat looms
WASHINGTON – The Biden administration on Friday assured the Philippines anew that the US commitment to the country’s defense is steadfast amid increasing concerns about provocative Chinese actions in disputed areas of the South China Sea.
New Zealand Prime Minister Luxon to visit Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will travel to the Philippines with a senior business delegation next week as part of a three-country swing in Southeast Asia aimed at deepening international engagement, his office announced yesterday.