DFA Confirms Philippine Ambassador to Lebanon’s Death Due to COVID-19 Philippine Ambassador to Lebanon Bernardita Catalla died due to COVID-19 according to Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Teddy Boy Locsin. PH is now on a tough fight to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the country. This pandemic has greatly affected several countries worldwide. In … Read more
DFA Says Filipino Worker in Kuwait Confirmed Positive for Coronavirus DFA – The Department of Foreign Affairs said that a Pinoy worker in Kuwait tested positive for the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The Philippines is now one of the countries affected by the 2019 novel coronavirus, officially called as COVID-19. In the country, there is … Read more
Foreigners are temporarily barred from entering the Philippines starting March 22 – DOTr The Department of Transportation (DOTr) recently declared that foreigners are temporarily not allowed to enter the Philippines starting March 22, 2020. This is following the statement from the Department of Foreign Affair (DFA) (DFA) regarding the suspension of visa issuances and visa-free … Read more
Duterte Formally Bans Public Use of E-Cigarettes DUTERTE – President Rodrigo Roa Duterte signed an executive order to ban the use of e-cigarettes and vapes in public places. In 2017, Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has signed an executive order to ban smoking in all public places. During his term as a mayor, Davao City … Read more
Count of Pinoys Infected w/ Coronavirus in Japan Cruise Ship Increases – DFA DFA – The Department of Foreign Affairs revealed the latest count of Pinoys in Japan cruise ship who tested positive for coronavirus. Undeniably, the novel coronavirus or COVID-19 has really put a global concern. It left China under an outbreak and several … Read more
DFA Urged Filipino In Japan to Stay Vigilant Of Hagibis DFA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) recently warned the Filipinos in Japan to steer clear of typhoon Hagibis. According to ABS-CBN, there are about 290,000 Filipinos that are residing from Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said that brutal winds and violent seas … Read more
South Korea Temporarily Bans PH Animal Products To Prevent the Spread of Infectious Disease The Department of Foreign Affairs warned the Filipinos not to bring animal products to South Korea to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. On Saturday (August 17, 2019), DFA informed the Filipino travelers that bringing raw or processed animal products to South … Read more
Fishing Vessel Capsizes Off Brunei, DFA Confirms It Carries 7 Filipinos FILIPINOS – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed that seven(7) Pinoys were aboard the fishing vessel that capsized off Brunei. Sadly, recently, there were several incidents of boats and fishing vessels capsizing amid a trip. One of those that left countless hearts in … Read more
HONG KONG – DFA Urges Filipinos To Avoid Protest Areas HONG KONG – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) encouraged Filipinos in Hong Kong to be cautious or avoid the areas where protests are held. In a previous report about the region, it is currently in crisis as mobs of people wearing white shirts brought … Read more
Here’s Reason Why Hong Kong Police Seizes Over 1,000 OFW Passports HONG KONG – Find out the reason why the Hong Kong authorities seized over 1000 Philippine passports. In the Philippines, people who have something to collateral are not afraid to loan some money to a pawnshop or their friends. Most of the things that … Read more