Middle East & Africa

Philippine Consulate General in Istanbul conducts special release of passports

The Philippine Consulate General in Istanbul released 44 passports out of 93 endorsed by the Philippine Embassy in Ankara on 22 March 2020, at the lobby of the Kanyon Office…

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Philippine Embassy in Tripoli celebrates 2020 International Women’s Month

As part of the worldwide celebration of the International Women’s Day, the Philippine Embassy in Tripoli participated in the cultural program organized by the International Organization of Migration Libya with…

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Philippine Embassy in Kuwait surpasses 5,000-mark in 2nd month of overseas voter registration

Kuwait – Two months after the overseas voter registration for the May 2022 Presidential Elections was launched in all Philippine embassies and consulates worldwide, the Philippine Embassy in Kuwait already…

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Philippine Embassy in Damascus discusses COVID-19

Damascus — In order to provide correct information to the Filipino community and in line with the Philippine Embassy in Damascus’ health and wellness program for the year 2020, the…

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Turkish Airlines and Department of Tourism form partnership to boost Philippine tourism from the European and Mediterranean markets

The Department of Tourism (DOT) and Turkish Airlines signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that aims to reinforce and affirm the country’s position in the European, Mediterranean and other international…

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Philippine tourism featured at Jeddah International Travel and Tourism Exhibition

Jeddah – The Philippines’ beautiful landmarks and notable tourist destinations were featured at the Jeddah International Travel and Tourism Exhibition (JTTX) on 26-28 February 2020 at the Conference Hall of…

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Israeli tourist arrivals to the Philippines up in 2019

Tel Aviv – 2019 was a banner year for Israeli tourism to the Philippines. The Department of Tourism reported a significant increase of 12.33 percent in Israeli tourist arrivals to…

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Art exhibit kicks-off Philippine National Arts Festival in Jeddah

Jeddah – The Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah kicked off the Philippine National Arts Festival on 25 February 2020 at the Consulate grounds with an arts exhibit entitled, “Arts Scene,…

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Filipino caregivers tapped as Tourism Ambassadors in Israel

Tel Aviv – The Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv, in coordination with the Department of Tourism (DOT) and Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO), launched a unique tourism promotion initiative “Our…

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Filipino food takes center stage in biggest food show in the Middle East and North African region

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Twenty-four companies are showcasing the best local food products from the Philippines in the landmark 25th edition of Gulfood at the Dubai World Trade Centre…

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The Bangkóta: The Philippines Pavilion at the World Expo 2020 to rise in Dubai

Close to a decade since it last participated, the Philippines will once again take part in what is dubbed as the “The Greatest Show”—the World Expo 2020 in Dubai. To…

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The Philippines rides tourism wave in international Mediterranean tourism market

Tel Aviv, Israel — The Philippines participated for the fifth time in the International Mediterranean Tourism Market (IMTM) held at the Tel Aviv Convention Center from 11 to 12 February…

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Philippine Embassy in Damascus organizes Filipino food festival

Damascus, Syria —The Philippine Embassy in Damascus organized a barrio-fiesta themed Philippine Food Festival at Lina’s Paris Café on December 23, 2019. About a hundred guests from the Syrian Ministry…

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Department of Foreign Affairs welcomes home 128 distressed Filipinos from the UAE

Pasay City — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) welcomed on Monday morning, January 27 the arrival of 128 distressed Filipinos from UAE, 115 of them were from Abu Dhabi…

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Philippine Embassy in Riyadh conducts 1st overseas voting outreach in Dhahran

Riyadh — The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh successfully conducted its First Overseas Voting (OV) Registration Outreach for the year 2020 at Double Tree Hotel in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia from 17…

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Women empowers Kuwait overseas voter registration

Kuwait – They came in strong force. The first month of overseas voter registration held by the Philippine Embassy in Kuwait from 16 December 2019 to 16 January 2020 saw…

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President Duterte leads send-off rites for naval mission to bring home OFWs in the Middle East

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Tuesday, January 14, led the ceremonial deployment of two navy ships that will be used to repatriate overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Middle East…

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President Duterte sends envoy to Iran, Iraq to discuss plight of Filipinos

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Tuesday said he sent Presidential Adviser on Overseas Filipino Workers Abdullah Mamao to Iran and Iraq to talk with the leaders of those countries to…

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“Survivor Israel” reality show returns to Caramoan, Philippines

Tel Aviv — Executive producer Gregory Bekerman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Guy Hmairi of the reality show “Survivor Israel” met with Philippine Ambassador to Israel Nathaniel “Neal” Imperial on…

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Philippine Embassy in Nairobi meets Jollibee Food Corporation Founder

Philippine Ambassador to Kenya Alex G. Chua met with Mr. Tony Tan Caktiong of Jollibee Foods Corporation to discuss possibility of opening business in Kenya on 01 December 2019. Mr.…

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Philippine Consulate General in Istanbul conducts special release of passports

Philippine Embassy in Tripoli celebrates 2020 International Women’s Month

Philippine Embassy in Kuwait surpasses 5,000-mark in 2nd month of overseas voter registration

Philippine Embassy in Damascus discusses COVID-19

Turkish Airlines and Department of Tourism form partnership to boost Philippine tourism from the European and Mediterranean markets

Philippine tourism featured at Jeddah International Travel and Tourism Exhibition

Israeli tourist arrivals to the Philippines up in 2019

Art exhibit kicks-off Philippine National Arts Festival in Jeddah

Filipino caregivers tapped as Tourism Ambassadors in Israel

Filipino food takes center stage in biggest food show in the Middle East and North African region

The Bangkóta: The Philippines Pavilion at the World Expo 2020 to rise in Dubai

The Philippines rides tourism wave in international Mediterranean tourism market

Philippine Embassy in Damascus organizes Filipino food festival

Department of Foreign Affairs welcomes home 128 distressed Filipinos from the UAE

Philippine Embassy in Riyadh conducts 1st overseas voting outreach in Dhahran

Women empowers Kuwait overseas voter registration

President Duterte leads send-off rites for naval mission to bring home OFWs in the Middle East

President Duterte sends envoy to Iran, Iraq to discuss plight of Filipinos

“Survivor Israel” reality show returns to Caramoan, Philippines

Philippine Embassy in Nairobi meets Jollibee Food Corporation Founder

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