Amid war, 46 Filipinos set to cross into Egypt
MANILA, Philippines — After several delays in the reopening of the Rafah border crossing, 46 Filipinos were set to cross into Egypt yesterday, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).
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We try to be strong: Yolanda survivors on starting over
MANILA, Philippines — A decade after Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) hit the Visayas and left more than 7,000 people dead or missing, survivors are preparing to commemorate the disaster.
Palestinian spouses of Filipinos to be allowed to leave Gaza — DFA
MANILA, Philippines — The Palestinian spouses of Filipino nationals in the Gaza Strip will be allowed to leave the war-torn enclave, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday.
'I try to be strong': 'Yolanda' survivors on starting again
TACLOBAN, Philippines — A decade after Super Typhoon Haiyan hit the central Philippines and left more than 7,000 people dead or missing, survivors are preparing to commemorate the disaster.
Hamas govt suspends evacuation of foreigners
GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories: Gaza's Hamas government suspended the evacuation of foreign passport holders to Egypt Saturday after Israel refused to allow some wounded Palestinians to be evacuated to Egyptian hospitals, a border official said.
DFA: Only 46 Pinoys now want to leave Gaza
THE Department of Foreign Affairs yesterday said only 46 Filipinos have signified their intention to exit Gaza and evacuate to Egypt amid the ongoing war between Israel and Palestinian group Hamas.
Attacks delay evacuation of Filipinos in Gaza — DFA
MANILA, Philippines — The evacuation of foreigners, including Filipinos, from the Gaza Strip to Egypt has been delayed due to attacks, the Department of Foreign Affairs said.
Philippines prepared for escalation in Israel-Hamas conflict — DFA
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government assured the public of its readiness to handle emergencies and crisis situations if the Israel-Hamas conflict escalates into a regional war.