Birth Certificates for Passport Renewal Not Necessary, DFA Says The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has ordered the removal of the submission of birth certificates for the renewal of passports. Previously, DFA informed those who are planning to apply or renew their passport to submit their birth certificates. The announcement was made after the DFA … Read more
DFA Assures Family of Maldives Couple of Assistance MALDIVES COUPLE – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) assured the family of Leomer and Erika Joyce Lagradilla, the couple who was drowned in Maldives, of assistance. Two Filipinos recently died of drowning in Maldives. The incident went viral on the social media and left a lot … Read more
Ethel Booba Told DFA Secretary Teddy Boy Locsin Should “Own It, Fix It” Amid Passport Data Breach ETHEL BOOBA – DFA Secretary Teddy Boy Locsin should “own it, fix it” said comedian Ethel Booba on Twitter. Host, singer, and comedian Ethyl Gabison or better known as Ethel Booba was one of the hosts of Kapuso’s … Read more
5 Filipino Seafarers Missing After MV Sincerity Ace Caught Fire Near Island of Hawaii 5 FILIPINO SEAFARERS – DFA reported that there are 5 missing Filipino seafarers who jump off their burning ship near Hawaii. There is a lot of Filipino seaman who works on a cargo ship that loads and unloads various types of … Read more
Public Advisory of DFA for Filipinos Traveling, Transiting Through Hong Kong DFA – The Department of Foreign Affairs issued a public advisory for Filipinos who are traveling to Hong Kong or transiting through the said country. Considering the scattered populace of Filipinos around the world, every day, lots of Pinoys are going for an out-of-the-country … Read more
All Applicants’ Data Gone Away After DFA Passport Maker Runs Off The former passport maker of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) took away all the applicants’ data after contract termination. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said that the DFA will require some applicants renewing passports to bring their birth certificates. Locsin explained that … Read more
Australia’s DFA Alerts Citizens on Traveling in Some Parts of Mindanao The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Australia has warned its citizens against traveling over some parts of Mindanao. Australia’s DFA cautioned the citizens to carefully think first before visiting eastern Mindanao because of the terrorist activities. The department advised the Australian people … Read more
DFA Gives Update on Filipinos in Alaska Following the 7-Magnitude Alaska Earthquake ALASKA EARTHQUAKE – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) gave an update on Filipinos living in Alaska following the earthquake with a magnitude of 7 that hit the place. Lots of Filipinos are residing abroad. Some are there as Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) who … Read more
This is how Teddyboy Locsin scolded Kris Aquino in an emotional text message Incoming DFA Secretary Teddyboy Locsin scolded Queen of all Media Kris Aquino in his emotional text message. Kris shared on her recent Instagram post the story about this. According to the social media influencer, she is really close to Teddyboy from her toddler years. … Read more
Work Suspensions In Following DFA Offices (Sept 14-15) The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has declared work suspensions in some of the consular offices due to the Typhoon Ompong. On September 14 (Friday) and 15 (Saturday), 2018, the work in some DFA offices have been canceled because of the effects of Typhoon Mangkhut. Ompong carrying … Read more