DFA Released Photos of Chinese Structures Buildup at Mabini Reef

The Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) already released the photos of the controversial Mabini Reef (Johnson South Reef) in Spratly Group of Islands located in the West Philippine Sea, showing China’s reclamation activities in the disputed area. The photo of Mabini Reef was released by the Philippine government on Thursday, May 15, 2014 and … Read more

DFA to Phased Out Old Passports by 2015

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Friday, December 27, 2013 that all non-machine readable passports will be phased out by November 24, 2015 and may no longer be extended beyond October 31, 2015. According to the official statement of the DFA, all Filipinos holding machine readable passports, or those with green or maroon … Read more

DFA Advisory on e-Passport Release Delay

DFA Advisory on ePassport Delay

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) have issued an advisory late Tuesday night for the delay of release of e-Passport. According to the DFA, applicants who are expecting their passports to be issued for the week were advised to contact their office. The Foreign Affairs Department explained that a machine breakdown would cause a “delay … Read more

2013 DFA FSO Qualifying Test Application Schedules

Foreign Service Officer Exams

The Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs is already accepting applications for the 2013 Foreign Service Officer Qualifying Test until the end of this month. The DFA released stated that the FSO Qualifying Test will be held this coming March 10, 2013. In order to proceed to the next stage, applicants must obtain a p(–foul word(s) … Read more

DFA Protest Against China’s Construction in Spratly Island

A Chinese Ship spotted near the Spratly Island

A request for explanation has already been sent by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to the China protesting the construction activities being made near the Spratly Island. It was recently reported by the Philippine Military that they have spotted a Chinese ship in the southwestern Palawan carrying several materials that will be used for … Read more