November 2003

685-03: RP’s Election to the 23rd IMO Council a Tribute to Philippine  Leadership on Global Maritime Affairs - Ople
November 29,  2003

684-03: Philippines to Sign Global Anti-Corruption Treaty
November 28,  2003

683-03: Ople Says Coup Plotters Have Been Thwarted
November 27,  2003

682-03: Ople Sees Bulls in World Economy
November 27,  2003

681-03: RP All Set to Host East Asia-Latin America Forum
November 27,  2003

680-03: Philippines Prepared to Tackle Issue of Iraq Independence in the Security Council
November 27,  2003

679-03: RP “Encouraged” by Release of Myanmar Opposition Leaders
November 27,  2003

678-03: RP Supports Further Confidence Building Measures as India-Pakistan Ceasefire Holds
November 27,  2003

677-03: RP Lauds Saudi Government for Foiling Terror Attacks; RP to Pursue Benefits Owed to Filipina Bombing Victim
November 27,  2003

676-03: US Global Defense Posture will not Lead to Establishment of Bases – Ople
November 27,  2003

675-03: RP Welcomes Reiteration of Japan’s Commitment to ASEAN Relations
November 27,  2003

674-03: Ople Hails Unified Message Of IAEA Board of Governors on Iran’s Nuclear Programme
November 27,  2003

673-03: ASEAN Haze Pact in Force; RP to Hasten Ratification Process – Ople
November 27,  2003

672-03: Government Continues to Assist Nurses Hurt in Riyadh Hospital Fire; Ople Lauds Nurses for Heroism; Instructs Posts to Ensure Safe Working Environs for OFWs
November 27,  2003

671-03: DFA Launches Mobile Passport Service in Pangasinan, Bohol and Siquijor
November 27,  2003

670-03: RP Embassy to Work Korean Rights Body, Other Embassies, Filipino Community in Ensuring Rights of OFWs
November 25,  2003

669-03: Philippine Embassy in Brunei Leads OFW Empowerment
November 25,  2003

668-03: Philippines Reiterates Commitment to One-China Policy
November 24,  2003

667-03: Ople Supports Call of UN Secretary-General for Global Approach to Migration Issue; Lauds UNSG’s Call for Receiving States to Ratify Migrant Workers Convention
November 24,  2003

666-03: RP Condemns Istanbul Bombing; No Filipinos Injured
November 21,  2003

665-03: Philippines Endorses Move Towards Iraq Political Transition; Will Provide Organizational and Technical Assistance
November 21,  2003

664-03: UN Security Council Endorsement of Middle East Roadmap to Boost Peace Efforts – Ople
November 21,  2003

663-03: Balikatan in Mindanao still a Possibility; Our Soldiers will Do the Fighting – Ople
November 21,  2003

662-03: Peace Process on Track; Details Being Worked Out on Visit of Monitoring Survey Team
November 21,  2003

661-03: Bangladesh to Help in Philippine Peace Efforts in Mindanao
November 21,  2003

660-03: RP to Take Active Role in Ensuring A Stable Future for East Timor - Ople
November 21,  2003

659-03: Ople Orders Probe of Rape Cases in Kuwait; Expresses Outrage Over Sexual Crimes
November 21,  2003

658-03: DFA Finalizes Preparations for Return of Jeddah Fire Victims
November 21,  2003

657-03: U.S. Proposed Bill on Compassionate Visitor Visa Acknowledges Filipinos’ Strong Family Ties
November 21,  2003

656-03: RP-Japan Team Up on Human Resource Development Assistance Package for East  Timor
November 21,  2003

655-03: Germany Pledges Support for the Improvement of RP Penitentiaries, the Fight Against Child Abuse and the Abolition of the Death Penalty
November 21,  2003

654-03: Secretary Ople Leads DFA Personnel in COMELEC Validation
November 21,  2003

653-03: DFA to Exercise Fairness and Objectivity in Complaint Filed Against Consul - Ople
November 21,  2003

652-03: Secretary Ople Welcomes Aloha Medical Delegation and Trade Mission of Hawaii; Hails ‘Romance’ Between Pangasinan and Hawaii
November 20,  2003

651-03: DFA Mobilizes Resources to Assist Rape Victim
November 19,  2003

650-03: Philippines Remains Committed to Help the People of Iraq; No Direct Threats to RP Contingent – Ople
November 18,  2003

649-03: Cultural Event to Start Off Celebration of 30th Year of Philippines-Bulgaria Relations
November 18,  2003

648-03: Rural Electrification Project Gains International Community Recognition of Government-Private Sector Partnership to Bring Low-Cost Basic Services to Filipinos, Wins First Prize at Energy Globe 2003 Award in Linz, Austria
November 17,  2003

647-03: RP Condemns Istanbul Synagogue Bombing; No Filipinos Injured
November 15,  2003

646-03: RP Poised to Move Past Divisive Issues, Ople tells Diplomats
November 13,  2003

645-03: The President at the Frontlines of Philippine Foreign Policy
November 13,  2003

644-03: RP Determined to Address Root Causes of South China Sea Conflicts – Ople
November 13,  2003

643-03: Ople Confirms Death of One Filipina in Saudi Bomb Blast; Extols Her Heroism and Expresses Condolences to Her Family
November 13,  2003

642-03: RP Condemns Recent Terrorist Attack in Iraq; Reiterates Determination to Help Rebuild Iraq
November 13,  2003

641-03: RP Strongly Backs Proposal for Another Round of 6-Way Talks on Korea Peninsula Nuclear Issue
November 13,  2003

640-03: Ople Backs PGMA’s Call for Reconciliation
November 13,  2003

639-03: Ople on FEALAC:  Preparations Well Underway for a Landmark and Memorable Conference; Meetings to Highlight RP’s Broadened Participation in World Affairs
November 13,  2003

638-03: Philippines and EC Establish Counter-Terror Partnership
November 13,  2003

637-03: RP Posts Give Full Cooperation in Distributing E-Cards
November 13,  2003

636-03: Peace Dividends Continue to Come in as RP is Chosen as First Beneficiary of “Peace for Development” Program - Ople
November 13,  2003

635-03: DFA-ROK to Cooperate in Assisting Undocumented Foreign Workers
November 13,  2003

634-03: DFA Ensures Safe Return of Filipino Repatriates from Sabah; Vows to Work Closely with Malaysian Government
November 13,  2003

633-03: DFA Reiterates Warning on Lottery Scams
November 13,  2003

632-03: RP Consulate Works with Filipino Community to Bring Hawaii Medical and Trade Mission to the Philippines
November 13,  2003

631-03: Bangladeshi FM’s Visit to RP Paves the Way for Innovative and Mutually Beneficial Bilateral Relations
November 11,  2003

630-03: Kazakhstan President Meets with President Arroyo Today
November 10,  2003

629-03: Ople on Saudi Blast : RP Fully Supports Saudi Government; Commends Filipino Rescue and Medical Workers; Confirms Second Filipino Injured
November 10,  2003

628-03: Philippines Condemns Riyadh Bombing; Moves to Ensure Safety of Filipinos in Saudi Arabia
November 10,  2003

627-03: Ople Assures International Community of Safety of Travelers; Reiterates that Control Tower Episode an Isolated Incident
November 08,  2003

626-03: PAL Resumes Flights to KL
November 08  2003

625-03: PCCCS Streamlines Operations; Transfers Headquarters to DFA Building
November 06  2003

624-03: Ople Urges Deportees to Observe Terms of Deportation 
November 06  2003

623-03: USAID Assistance to Boost RP’s Efforts at Judicial and Legal Reforms 
November 06  2003

622-03: Philippines Expands Foreign Policy Horizons with First State Visit of Kazahkstan’s President 
November 06  2003

621-03: Ople Hails Strengthening of RP-Laos Ties; Cites Visit of Laotian Supreme Court Head, Educational and other Cultural Exchanges
November 06  2003

620-03: Monterrey Hopes Far from Realized—Ople 
November 06  2003

619-03: RP Environmental Diplomacy Arsenal Fortified by Senate Ratification of Kyoto Protocol 
November 06  2003

618-03: RP Offers Condolences to Indonesia on Flooding Deaths
November 06  2003

617-03:  Entry Into Force of UN Accord Against Smuggling of Migrants Major Human Rights Victory 
November 06  2003

616-03:  Ople Consults with Senate Leadership on RP-US Air Services Agreement 
November 06  2003

615-03:  DFA to Fully Implement Dual Citizenship Law
November 06  2003

614-03:  Ople Optimistic on Peaceful Solution to Korean Peninsula Issue
November 06  2003

613-03:  Terrorist Target Labelling Uncalled for – Ople 
November 06  2003

612-03:  Ople Reiterates Political and Humanitarian Commitment on Iraq
November 06  2003

611-03:  Ople Backs Covenant as Key to Political Stability 
November 06  2003