PH denounces NoKor’s continuing ballistic missile launch

THE PHILIPPINES  denounced the continuing ballistic missile launches of North Korea following its latest test on Jan. 6, renewing its call to cease such activities.

DFA defends US, Japan trilateral; tells China to reflect own actions

THE PHILIPPINES’ move to strengthen alliance and partnership with the United States and Japan is Manila’s “sovereign decision” and should not be seen as a threat by any peace-loving country, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) told China on Thursday.

DSWD cites short, long-term support for poor girls, women

THE PHILIPINE  government, through the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), reaffirmed its commitment to uplifting the lives of poor girls and women through various social protection programs.

DSWD cites short, long-term support for poor girls, women

THE PHILIPPINE government, through the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), reaffirmed its commitment to uplifting the lives of poor girls and women through various social protection programs.

Seniors more prone to heat stroke; more water intake advised –expert

SENIOR CITIZENS  are advised to increase their water intake especially as the rising temperature brought about by El Niño makes them more vulnerable to heat stroke.

Injectable gluta for whitening not supported by DOH

THE DEPARTMENT of Health (DOH) on Saturday said it does not support the use of injectable glutathione for skin whitening.

1st tranche of cash aid given to Houthi attack survivors

FILIPINO SURVIVORS  of the Houthi missile attack in the Gulf of Aden have received the first tranche of cash aid, with more assistance expected once they return to the country, an official of the Department of Foreign (DFA) said Tuesday.

11 more Filipinos aboard seized ST Nikolas set to return home

ELEVEN MORE Filipino seafarers on board the Iran-seized oil tanker ST Nikolas will return to the Philippines in the next few days, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said.

New drug improves survival in biliary tract cancer

  A NEW  drug is expected to improve the life expectancy of patients afflicted by biliary tract cancer (BTC), one of the world’s most aggressive form of cancers characterized by its low survival rates. 

Seniors more prone to heat stroke; more water intake advised

SENIOR CITIZENS are advised to increase their water intake especially as the rising temperature brought about by El Niño makes them more vulnerable to heat stroke.

Injectable gluta for whitening not supported by DOH

THE DEPARTMENT  of Health (DOH) on Saturday said it does not support the use of injectable glutathione for skin whitening.

US, PH partner to send Burmese youth to college

THE UNITED States and the Philippines have partnered to provide Burmese youth with the opportunity to pursue quality higher education through a five-year initiative being funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).

Filipino bystander hurt in Pinay-Thai transgender brawl in Bangkok

A FILIPINO  bystander was badly injured after getting "attacked" by a Thai transgender group involved in a brawl with a Filipino group in Bangkok, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said.

PH, Cuba explore tie-up on rural farming, technical skills education

THE PHILIPPINES is exploring possible cooperation on rural farming and technical skills education with Cuba, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Thursday.

Japan provides P6.1M to procure eye surgery tools for PH foundation

THE JAPANESE  Embassy in Manila signed a PHP6.1-million grant to help a Filipino foundation procure eye surgery equipment that would benefit poor cataract patients in Metro Manila.

PBBM tweet a thanks to OFW host Taiwan

THE PHILIPPINES  adheres to the One China policy, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reiterated on Monday, noting that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s congratulatory message to President-elect Lai Ching-te was his way of thanking Taiwan for hosting the nearly 200,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).

PH gov’t still getting info if any Filipino among JAL flight

THE EMBASSY  Embassy in Japan is still getting information whether any Filipino was among the passengers of the Japan Airlines plane that burst into flames after colliding with a Japanese Coast Guard aircraft on Jan. 2.

DFA: Advancing Filipino interest within PH, overseas

THE YEAR 2023 was a busy year for the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) as it strived to protect the rights of Filipinos both abroad and within the country’s very own waters while continuing to increase interaction with countries to boost cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

DFA confirms third Filipino fatality in Maui wildfires

THE DEPARTMENT  of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday confirmed another Filipino fatality in the devastating wildfires that broke out on the island of Maui, Hawaii early this August.

Vietnam to support PBBM’s priority on food security

VIETNAM HAS  vowed to support President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s priority on food security, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Friday.