Valid IDs for Passport Application/Renewal Here is the list of considered valid IDs for the passport application or renewal accepted by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Passport is an official document issued by the government certifying the identity and citizenship of the holder. This document also entitles the holder to travel under its protection … Read more
3 Pinoy Inmates Set to Be Released this March Following Detention in Hong Kong 3 PINOY INMATES HONG KONG – The three(3) Filipinos who were detained in Hong Kong are set to be released this March 2019. Undeniably, there are a lot of Filipinos who flew to other countries. When they are in another nation, … Read more
After DFA’s Major Data Breach, Cebuana Lhuillier Suffers This Data Issue CEBUANA LHUILLIER – Following DFA’s major data breach, the Cebuana Lhuillier suffered the same issue. There are thousands of pawnshops in the Philippines owned by different companies. It enables people to load money in exchange for valuable items. Samples of the items the people … Read more
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