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  • DFA Issues Travel Advisory to Thailand (Updated)

    13 April 2009 - The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has issued a travel advisory to all Filipinos travelling to Thailand: "In view of Thailand's declaration of a state of emergency, it is urged that non-essential and non-urgent travels to Bangkok and...
  • "The Road to Reconciliation", Hon. Dr. Alberto G. Romulo, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines

    THE ROAD TO RECONCILIATION Hon. DR. ALBERTO G. ROMULO Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines High Level Political Dialogue of the Group of Friends Reinforcing Our Commitment to Our Alliance First Alliance of Civilizations Forum 3:30-5:30 pm, Tu...
  • Public Urged to Take Precautions When Travelling to Mexico

    28 April 2009-The Department of Foreign Affairs wishes to advise the public to take all necessary health precautions when traveling to Mexico in light of the recent outbreak of swine flu in the country. ...
  • DFA Reiterates DOH Travel Advisory to Mexico; No Reported Case of Filipinos Infected by Swine Flu in Mexico

    29 April 2009 - The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) wishes to echo the announcement made by the Department of Health (DOH) that while there is no travel ban to Mexico and other swine flu-affected countries, the public is advised to reconsider unimport...
  • Validity of Green Passports (Non-Machine Readable Passports)

    09 February 2009 - The Philippines has been issuing machine readable passports (MRPs) since 17 July 2007. All green passports (non-machine readable passports) will be valid until the stated date of expiry. This advisory is issued to reiterate the De...
  • Fact Sheet: VFA Helps Build a Strong Republic

    25 February 2009 The Philippine Government believes that the Philippines-United States Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) is indispensable to the nation's security. This Fact Sheet contains information on gains that accrue to the Philippines through the VF...
  • Fact Sheet: VFA Helps Build a Strong Republic

    25 February 2009 The Philippine Government believes that the Philippines-United States Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) is indispensable to the nation’s security. This Fact Sheet contains information on gains that accrue to the Philippines th...
  • Philippine Embassy in Hanoi Warns Against Illegal Recruiters

    7 April 2009 - The Philippine Embassy in Hanoi has issued a warning to Filipinos against unauthorized recruiters, especially those based in Vietnam, who promise jobs in the country. Based on reports received by the Embassy, a certain Filipino based in H...
  • Labor Day Message of Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto G. Romulo

    Filipino workers are the heart and soul of the Philippine nation. Today, we pay tribute to the generations of working men and women to whom our country owes so much. Considered as the best in the world, the Filipino worker is the Philippines' single bigg...
  • Filipinos in the UK and Ireland Advised to take Precautionary Measures Against A/H1N1

    4 May 2009 - The Philippine Embassy in London has advised all Filipino nationals living and residing in the United Kingdom and Ireland to take precautionary measures in light of reported cases of A/H1N1 in said countries. As of May 3, the World Health ...
  • Havana PE Warns on Human Trafficking in The Bahamas and Other Caribbean Islands

    12 May 2009 - The Philippine Embassy in Havana, Cuba reported that there is an increasing trend in human trafficking in the Bahamas and other Caribbean Islands involving Filipino nationals. In less than a year, there have been four attempts a...
  • UK Lifts Travel Restriction to Parts of Mindanao

    14 May 2009 - The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has amended its travel advisory to the Philippines by lifting travel restrictions to the "east side of Mindanao," the Philippine Embassy in London reported. The amended travel advisory, wh...
  • No Filipino Included in Latest Quarantine in Hong Kong

    PR-270-09, 14 May  2009 -Diplomats from foreign missions in Ireland came to the Philippine Embassy in Dublin to sign the condolence book on the death of former President Corazon C. Aquino. The Ambassadors from the United States, China, Finland, India, J...
  • PR-287-09, Philippines and Japan Sign Agreement for Two Grant Aid Projects

    20 May 2009 - Secretary of Foreign Affairs Alberto G. Romulo and Japanese Ambassador Makoto Katsura signed and exchanged notes for two grant aid projects worth JPY911 million (approximately P450 million). The projects involve JPY301 million (approximate...
  • PR-287-09, Philippines and Japan Sign Agreement for Two Grant Aid Projects

    20 May 2009 - Secretary of Foreign Affairs Alberto G. Romulo and Japanese Ambassador Makoto Katsura signed and exchanged notes for two grant aid projects worth JPY911 million (approximately P450 million). The projects involve JPY301 million (approximate...
  • PR-288-09, RP Echoes Need for Synergy In Efforts Vs Human Trafficking

    21 May 2009 - Living up to its role as one of the leaders in the fight against human trafficking, the Philippines last week reiterated before the United Nations General Assembly the importance of synergy in all intergovernmental efforts against traffickin...
  • PR-288-09, RP Echoes Need for Synergy In Efforts Vs Human Trafficking

    21 May 2009 - Living up to its role as one of the leaders in the fight against human trafficking, the Philippines last week reiterated before the United Nations General Assembly the importance of synergy in all intergovernmental efforts against traffickin...
  • Pekeng Passport

    This Video is brought to you by IOM and DFA Office of Consular Affairs {flvremote}http://dfa.gov.ph/main/media/JFolder/Pekeng_Pasaporte.FLV{/flvremote}...
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  • Message of H.E. Dr. Alberto G. Romulo, Secretary of Foreign Affairs, on the Occasion of the 111th Independence Day, 12 June 2009

    In the afternoon of 12 June 1898 in the town of Cavite-Viejo, Filipinos gathered at the residence of General Emilio Aguinaldo to witness the first Philippine national flag unfurl as the San Francisco de Malabon Band played the Lupang Hinirang. Reciting t...