Global Affairs

Updated: 335 Overseas Filipinos now confirmed COVID-19 positive

As of March 29, 2020, a total of 335 OFs from the following regions have been confirmed COVID-19 positive: Asia and Pacific, Europe, Middle East/Africa, and Americas; of which 144…

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370 Filipinos from three cruise ships welcomed home from Italy by the Department of Foreign Affairs—will undergo mandatory 14-day quarantine

As the Philippine government focuses efforts on ensuring the health and safety of Filipinos not just in the country but also abroad, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) repatriated and…

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Updated number of COVID-19 cases among Filipinos around the World (As of March 28)

According to the latest figures from the World Health Organization, the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is now found in 202* countries, areas, or territories around the world. With approximately 10 million…

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253 Filipinos from Kuwait fly home to the Philippines amid the COVID-19 crisis

Kuwait – A total of 253 Filipinos in Kuwait will soon be reunited with their loved ones in the Philippines, amid the threat of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in…

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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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Number of COVID-19 cases among Filipinos around the World (As of March 24, 2020)

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has infected several Overseas Filipinos (OFs) since its outbreak. As of 24 March 2020, a total of 169 OFs (of which 128 are DOH IHR…

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Sentro Rizal Madrid catalogs over 1,000 books—publishes online library

Madrid, Spain – The Philippine Embassy in Madrid in its Sentro Rizal library published an online catalog of resources on March 6, 2020. The digital indexing was made possible with…

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Asian Development Bank Announces $6.5 Billion Initial Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

Manila, Philippines — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today announced a $6.5 billion initial package to address the immediate needs of its developing member countries (DMCs) as they respond to the…

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Asia
Leaders

The Philippines is Overall 2nd Best in 2020 Asia Girls’ Leadership Index

Manila – The Philippines’s rank is second best in terms of girls’ leadership, this is according to the 2020 Asia Girls’ Report conducted by Plan International, which is a girls’…

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U.S. and Philippine Department of Health partner to combat COVID-19 in the Philippines

Manila — The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines announced today that the U.S. government has committed more than Php139 million ($2.7 million) to support the Philippine Department of Health (DOH)…

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World Bank Group increases COVID-19 response to $14 Billion to help sustain economies, protect jobs

Focus on private sector and workers spearheaded by IFC to mitigate financial and economic impact of crisis Washington — The World Bank and IFC’s Boards of Directors approved today an…

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Philippine Ambassador to the United Kingdom hails Filipino Euro Talent Festival Participants

Philippine Ambassador to the United Kingdom Antonio M. Lagdameo lauded on 02 March 2020 the young Filipino singing talents who reaped awards and accolades at the recently held Euro Talent…

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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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Filipino cuisine and food products featured in Mesa Palatina

Lisbon, Portugal – In line with the continuing cultural and economic diplomacy initiatives of the Philippine Embassy in Lisbon, particularly in promoting Philippine cuisine and Philippine food products in Portugal,…

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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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Asia
Health

Philippine Government imposes community quarantine in Metro Manila to contain coronavirus

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Thursday, March 12, announced the imposition of Metro Manila-wide community quarantine that calls for stringent social distancing measures in a bid to combat the threat…

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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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Asian Development Bank to Provide $200 Million to Support Strained Supply Chains in Fight Against COVID-19

Manila, Philippines — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will make available $200 million through its Supply Chain Finance Program for companies manufacturing and distributing medicines and other items needed to…

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Philippine healthy, natural, and organic goods wow buyers in top trade event in Germany as the country bags over USD $36M in export sales

Healthy, natural and organic food selections from the Philippines delighted European buyers and visitors in the recently held 31st edition of Biofach on February 12-15, 2020, at the Exhibition Centre…

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New Clark City stadium nominated for world’s ‘Stadium of the Year’

Quezon City — The New Clark City Athletics Stadium used in the 30th South East Asian Games (SEA Games) is nominated for “Stadium of the Year,” the Bases Conversion Development…

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Updated: 335 Overseas Filipinos now confirmed COVID-19 positive

370 Filipinos from three cruise ships welcomed home from Italy by the Department of Foreign Affairs—will undergo mandatory 14-day quarantine

Updated number of COVID-19 cases among Filipinos around the World (As of March 28)

253 Filipinos from Kuwait fly home to the Philippines amid the COVID-19 crisis

Philippine Consulate General in Istanbul conducts special release of passports

Number of COVID-19 cases among Filipinos around the World (As of March 24, 2020)

Sentro Rizal Madrid catalogs over 1,000 books—publishes online library

Asian Development Bank Announces $6.5 Billion Initial Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

The Philippines is Overall 2nd Best in 2020 Asia Girls’ Leadership Index

U.S. and Philippine Department of Health partner to combat COVID-19 in the Philippines

World Bank Group increases COVID-19 response to $14 Billion to help sustain economies, protect jobs

Philippine Ambassador to the United Kingdom hails Filipino Euro Talent Festival Participants

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Philippine Embassy in Tripoli celebrates 2020 International Women’s Month

Filipino cuisine and food products featured in Mesa Palatina

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

Philippine Government imposes community quarantine in Metro Manila to contain coronavirus

Philippine Embassy in Damascus discusses COVID-19

Asian Development Bank to Provide $200 Million to Support Strained Supply Chains in Fight Against COVID-19

Philippine healthy, natural, and organic goods wow buyers in top trade event in Germany as the country bags over USD $36M in export sales

New Clark City stadium nominated for world’s ‘Stadium of the Year’

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