DFA says Philippines recognizes Israel’s right to self-defense
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has reiterated that it recognizes Israel’s right to defend itself.
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4 Filipinos remain in Gaza City: DFA
THE Department of Foreign Affairs yesterday said four Filipinos out of 137 are still stuck in war-torn Gaza City despite the raising of Alert Level 4 calling for mandatory evacuation of all Filipinos there, Foreign DFA Undersecretary Eduardo Jose de Vega said yesterday.
PH seeks help in finding missing Filipinos
THE Philippines has sought the help of other countries in finding two missing Filipinos or securing their release if they were indeed kidnapped by Hamas militants, a Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) official said.
Live updates | Israel's bombardment in Gaza surges, reducing buildings to rubble
Israel has ramped up airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, reducing residential buildings to rubble and crushing families. Airstrikes have killed dozens at a time in leveled homes, according to witnesses.
All Pinoys in Gaza safe, says envoy
ALL Filipinos in Gaza Strip are safe and accounted for as they await repatriation to Manila amid the intensifying war between Israel and Hamas, the Iran-backed group that holds power in the territory.
More Pinoys seeking repatriation from Israel
MANILA, Philippines — Aside from the three batches of 60 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who have arrived from Israel, 120 are still expected to come home, according to Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) officer-in-charge Hans Cacdac.
Key moments in Israel's war with Hamas
PARIS, France — Israel and Gaza's Hamas rulers are fighting a war which erupted after the Palestinian Islamist movement launched a major attack on Israel, which has hit back with an ongoing bombing campaign.
70 quakes recorded, highest this month for Mayon Volcano
THE Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has recorded 70 volcanic earthquakes at the restive Mayon Volcano from Saturday morning to yesterday morning.