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Technology

Electronic visa system to be implemented for temporary visitors to the Philippines

The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomes the forthcoming implementation of the electronic visa (e-visa) system for temporary visitors with its pilot implementation among Chinese nationals, to be followed by Indian…

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Philcongen LA Holds the First Fil-Am Led Business Mixer in Arizona

To further boost the promotion of the Philippines as a preferred investment destination in Southeast Asia, the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles and the Federation of Philippine American Chambers…

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The Economy

Philippines and US Government and Business Representatives Call on Investors to Invest in Davao Now

The Department of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the City Government of Davao, through the Davao City Investment Promotion Center (DCIPC), and the American Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines…

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Filipino Teen and The Voice Kids UK 2020 Winner Pays Courtesy Call on Assistant Secretary Meñez

Ms. Justine Afante, a UK-based Filipino artist and the winner of The Voice Kids UK 2020, paid a courtesy call on DFA Assistant Secretary for Public and Cultural Diplomacy Eduardo…

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Asia
Life

Philippines Highlights Importance of Strengthening ASEAN Institutional Capacity for Post-2025 Vision

JAKARTA, 31 March to 01 April 2022 — Ambassador Elizabeth P. Buensuceso and Ambassador Luis T. Cruz, Eminent Person and High-Level Representative of the Philippines respectively, stressed the importance of…

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Travel

Department of Foreign Affairs takes steps to ease passport backlog

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) highlighted the measures it has implemented and will implement to address the current backlog in passport services. Among these measures is the opening of…

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Asia
Leaders

Philippines outlines priorities for upcoming Country Coordinatorship at ASEAN-EU Senior Officials’ Meeting

Foreign Affairs Acting Undersecretary Maria Theresa Lazaro mapped out the Philippines’ priorities for its upcoming Philippine Country Coordinatorship of ASEAN-EU Dialogue Relations at a meeting with fellow Senior Officials from…

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Travel

DFA gears up for the global roll-out of Online Visa Application System (OVAS)

Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Civilian Security and Consular Affairs Brigido J. Dulay, together with Foreign Affairs Officer-in-Charge for Office of Consular Affairs (OCA) Senen T. Mangalile, spearheaded the launching of…

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Middle East & Africa

DFA’s chartered flight from Riyadh brings home 301 Filipinos

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), through the Office of the Undersecretary for Migrant Workers Affairs (DFA-OUMWA), chartered a repatriation flight bringing home 301 distressed overseas Filipino workers from Riyadh,…

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Asia

DFA Brings Home 155 Filipinos from China

Continuing with its assistance-to-nationals efforts, the Department of Foreign Affairs, through its Office of the Undersecretary for Migrant Workers Affairs and Philippine Foreign Service Posts in China, brought home 155…

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Philippine Embassy in UAE partners with government-accredited recruitment, placement agency, promotes Filipino household service workers’ rights

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – In commemoration of International Labor Day and in line with the Philippines and UAE’s partnership in protecting domestic workers’ rights and to guarantee dignity…

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Russia

Philippines and Russia highlight Sputnik V, economic, technology cooperation, protection of OFWs during Political Consultations

The Philippines and Russia vowed stronger bilateral cooperation in COVID-19 vaccines, trade, technology, and protection of Overseas Filipinos in Russia during the virtual 12th Political Consultations, co-chaired by Acting Foreign…

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Philippine Embassies, Consulates Spearhead Worldwide Celebration of Women’s Month

Philippine Embassies and Consulates all over the world joined the commemoration of the National Women’s Month this March with the theme, “We Make Change Work for Women: Juana Laban sa…

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United States

Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Locsin Highlights Stronger PH-US Ties, Raises Concern over Asian American Attacks at PH Society Board Meeting

Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. met with the US-Philippines Society Board of Directors in a virtual meeting on 22 March 2021 to discuss the Philippines-United States bilateral…

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Asia

The Philippines champions women, peace, security and other issues in 33rd ASEAN-Australia Forum

Foreign Affairs Acting Undersecretary for Bilateral Relations and ASEAN Affairs and Philippine Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) Leader Elizabeth P. Buensuceso led the discussion on traditional and non-traditional security issues faced by…

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Middle East & Africa

The Philippines and Egyptian Governorates talk trade cooperation in Fish Processing, Green Energy

Philippine Ambassador to Egypt Sulpicio M. Confiado visited the Governorates of Damietta and Ismailia from 22 to 24 February 2021, to establish the Philippines’ footprint in these governorates and identify…

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Asia

Philippine Ambassador meets with Thai Prime Minister to discuss public health, trade and investment

Philippine Ambassador to Thailand Millicent Cruz-Paredes made an introductory call on Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha at Government House on 11 March 2021. Key issues discussed in the call include…

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Canada

Vaccines top discussions in PH-Canada Meeting

Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Bilateral Relations and ASEAN Affairs Elizabeth P. Buensuceso led the Philippine Delegation to the 5th Meeting of the Philippines-Canada Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) on…

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From the Streets to the Screens, Foreigners and Homesick Pinoys go “Hala Bira” in Online Fiesta

Overseas Filipinos enjoyed a virtual homecoming last 20 February 2021 as the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) brought the experience of joy in Philippine festivals straight to their homes through…

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Travel

Things to know when traveling to the Philippines

Traveling back home to the Philippines? Here are useful guides from the Department of Foreign Affairs for non-OFWs, returning OFs, and foreign nationals traveling to the Philippines. — Stay updated…

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Electronic visa system to be implemented for temporary visitors to the Philippines

Philcongen LA Holds the First Fil-Am Led Business Mixer in Arizona

Philippines and US Government and Business Representatives Call on Investors to Invest in Davao Now

Filipino Teen and The Voice Kids UK 2020 Winner Pays Courtesy Call on Assistant Secretary Meñez

Philippines Highlights Importance of Strengthening ASEAN Institutional Capacity for Post-2025 Vision

Department of Foreign Affairs takes steps to ease passport backlog

Philippines outlines priorities for upcoming Country Coordinatorship at ASEAN-EU Senior Officials’ Meeting

DFA gears up for the global roll-out of Online Visa Application System (OVAS)

DFA’s chartered flight from Riyadh brings home 301 Filipinos

DFA Brings Home 155 Filipinos from China

Philippine Embassy in UAE partners with government-accredited recruitment, placement agency, promotes Filipino household service workers’ rights

Philippines and Russia highlight Sputnik V, economic, technology cooperation, protection of OFWs during Political Consultations

Philippine Embassies, Consulates Spearhead Worldwide Celebration of Women’s Month

Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Locsin Highlights Stronger PH-US Ties, Raises Concern over Asian American Attacks at PH Society Board Meeting

The Philippines champions women, peace, security and other issues in 33rd ASEAN-Australia Forum

The Philippines and Egyptian Governorates talk trade cooperation in Fish Processing, Green Energy

Philippine Ambassador meets with Thai Prime Minister to discuss public health, trade and investment

Vaccines top discussions in PH-Canada Meeting

From the Streets to the Screens, Foreigners and Homesick Pinoys go “Hala Bira” in Online Fiesta

Things to know when traveling to the Philippines

Home Is a Moving Target

Securing Tomorrow: WOSAS 2026 Showcases the Future of Safety, Security, and Resilience

Provincial Tourism Office Assesses Ayungon’s Potential Ecotourism Sites

Lasang Lokal, Proudly Pico Celebrates Batangas Beef in Its Penultimate Episode

Cyan Modern Kitchen Unveils The Weekend Collection: A Curated Series of Themed Dinner Experiences at Lanson Place Mall of Asia

Marcos highlights DHSUD, Pag-IBIG Fund gains under Expanded 4PH as housing program delivers over 500,000 homes for Filipinos

Franchise Association Launches First-Ever Visayas Franchise Conference 2026 – Igniting Growth: Visayas and Beyond

The 2026 Franchise Negosyo Roadshow Begins: “Franchise Negosyo Visayas Expo” Opens in Cebu