DFA: Pag-asa Island, Cays belong to Philippine – Philstar.com

DFA: Pag-asa Island, Cays belong to Philippine  Philstar.com RM awardee on board: Sea row pains ‘Ka Dodoy’  Inquirer.net DFA tells China: Pag-asa, Sandy Cay are part of PH  Philippine News Agency ‘Pag-asa Island is PH territory’  The Manila Times Philippines ‘rejects and refutes’ China’s claims over Spratly Islands  BusinessWorld Online Source link

DFA rejects Chinese Embassy’s claims over Pag-asa Island and cays

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday rejected recent statements of the Chinese Embassy in Manila claiming Chinese ownership over Pag-asa Island and its cays and calling Philippine activities there “illegal.” In a statement, the DFA emphasized that Pag-asa Island and its cays were part of the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG), where the Philippines … Read more

DFA moves to cancel Roque’s passport

(UPDATE) JUSTICE Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said Monday the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has moved to cancel the passport of former Palace spokesman Harry Roque, who is facing qualified human trafficking charges and has fled to the Netherlands, where he is seeking asylum. Remulla said the formal request for passport cancellation was submitted last … Read more

PH negotiator to China, ASEAN is new foreign secretary

The Philippines’ top negotiator to China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has been chosen as the new foreign affairs secretary in a major Cabinet reshuffle ordered by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. Maria Theresa Lazaro will assume the post as Marcos’ foreign affairs chief, replacing Enrique Manalo, who will return to his … Read more

Philippines to teach English to Mongolian officials – Philstar.com

Philippines to teach English to Mongolian officials  Philstar.com Mongolian FM visits PH May 19-20 for new avenues of cooperation  Philippine News Agency Philippines, Mongolia agree to broaden bilateral cooperation  Inquirer.net PH, Mongolia agree on English language training, eye agri deal  GMA Network PH, Mongolia ‘affirm support’ for UNCLOS during minister’s Manila visit  Rappler Source link

The New York Yankees are done with former Blue Jays pitcher Marcus Stroman after latest incident

The New York Yankees are done with former Blue Jays pitcher Marcus Stroman after latest incident PUBLICATION Bobby Ohr April 13, 2025  (11:01) Photo credit: Last word on Sports Former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Marcus Stroman looks like he will be done with the New York Yankees very shortly. The Yankees were apparently looking to trade … Read more

DFA: 2 Pinoys dead in Myanmar quake – Philstar.com

DFA: 2 Pinoys dead in Myanmar quake  Philstar.com DFA confirms death of 1 of 4 missing Pinoys in Myanmar  Inquirer.net Filipino confirmed dead in Myanmar tremblor  The Manila Times 1 OFW dead in Myanmar earthquake, 3 still missing  SunStar Publishing Inc. Search for 4 Filipinos still on as Myanmar shifts to retrieval ops  Philippine News Agency Source link

Youth officials call to uphold due process for 3 Filipinos detained in China

MANILA, Philippines — The Sangguniang Kabataan Provincial Federation of Palawan has urged the national government to exhaust all diplomatic means to ensure the safety and right to due process of the three Filipinos arrested in China on espionage charges. “We call upon our national government, especially the Department of Foreign Affairs, to act with urgency. … Read more

Myanmar Quake: PH Offers DNA Testing for Victims’ Identification

International Aid Rises as Myanmar Begins Mass Burials following Devastating Earthquake Table of Contents International Aid Rises as Myanmar Begins Mass Burials following Devastating Earthquake Urgent Need for Victim Identification mass Interments Begin Amidst Grief Philippines Deploys Humanitarian Assistance and Financial Aid Concerns for Missing Filipino Nationals Broader Implications and Ongoing Support Myanmar Quake: Philippines … Read more

PH eyes bringing DNA test machines to Myanmar to verify identity of ‘decomposing’ quake victims – ABS-CBN

PH eyes bringing DNA test machines to Myanmar to verify identity of ‘decomposing’ quake victims  ABS-CBN Maramihang paglilibing sa mga biktima ng lindol sa Myanmar, sinimulan na  Bombo Radyo News Philippines humanitarian team dineploy na sa Myanmar  Philstar.com PH gov’t allots $100-K emergency fund for OFWs in quake-hit Myanmar  Philippine News Agency Mag-asawang OFW, still missing matapos ang earthquake … Read more