APRIL 2004

287-04: Secretary Albert Bids Farewell to Venezuelan Ambassador
30 April 2004

286-04: Albert to Filcom in Norway : Let us Document your Success Stories
30 April 2004

285-04: Norwegian State Secretary’s Assessment of RP Peace Process : Steady and on Track – Albert
30 April 2004

284-04: Albert and Norwegian Foreign Minister Reiterate Common Commitment to War on Terror, Iraq, Fair Global Trade
30 April 2004

283-04: Albert Calls on Norwegian Prime Minister; Assured of Continued Support for RP-Norway Relations and Peace Process
30 April 2004

282-04: Comelec-DFA Overseas Absentee Voting –Monitoring and Action Center (OAV-MAC) to be Launched on 9 May 2004
30 April 2004

281-04: DFA Posts Prepare for Counting and Canvassing of Votes
30 April 2004

280-04: DFA Launches Philippine Fact Book
30 April 2004

279-04: DFA Mobile Passport Team Visit a Success in Rosales, Pangasinan
30 April 2004

278-04: International Mission to Observe Philippine Elections
30 April 2004

277-04: Philippines and Korea Renew Commitment to Work for Intensified Bilateral Relations
30 April 2004

276-04: DFA Radio Program goes into Full Blast; SFA Greets Listeners from Australia
30 April 2004

275-04: China Mission to BIMP-EAGA Spurs Business Opportunities in Mindanao
30 April 2004

274-04: No Re-Imposition of Income Taxes for OFWs – Albert
30 April 2004

273-04: Albert to Attend NAM Ministerial Meeting on Middle East Issues
30 April 2004

272-04: Travel Advisories Perfunctory; Envoys’ Bullish Outlook more Relevant – Albert
30 April 2004

271-04: Albert Reiterates Importance of Building Confidence and Maintaining Stability in South China Sea
30 April 2004

270-04: Albert Reinforces Foreign Policy Pillars in Working Visits to Ireland, United Kingdom, Norway, Australia
30 April 2004

269-04: UKs Lord Rogan Bats to Avert Further Attacks on Filipinos in Northern Ireland
24 April 2004

268-04: RP and Korea Ink Labor Agreement; OFWs Assured of Benefits Under Korea’s Employment System
23 April 2004

267-04:  Albert Expresses Confidence In and Lauds Filipino Community in New South Wales for Contributions to RP-Australia Relations; Emphasizes RP-Australia Commonalities
24 April 2004

266-04:  Albert Assures Australia-Philippines Business Council of RP’s Sound Political and Economic Environment; Vows to Work for Stronger RP-Australia Relations
24 April 2004

265-04:  Secretary Albert Makes Surprise Visit to Sydney Consulate to Check on Voter Turnout for Overseas Absentee Voting Exercise
24 April 2004

264-04:  RP and Australia Renew Commitment to Fight Terrorism and Transnational Crimes; Pledge to Strengthen Bilateral and Regional Cooperation on Law Enforcement and Intelligence Sharing
24 April 2004

263-04:  Secretary Albert Secures Commitment from Australia to Focus Official Development Assistance to Mindanao
23 April 2004

262-04:  “Philippines-Australia: Moving Towards a Stronger Partnership and Cooperation”
23 April 2004

261-04:  DFA Echoes Hong Kong’s Health Advisory on Enterovirus Infection Prevention
23 April 2004

260-04:  Secretary Albert: RP Government Prepared to Deal with Any Contingency in Iraq
22 April 2004  

259-04: Iraq Team Fast-Tracks Registration of OFWs; Expresses Confidence in their Safety
22 April 2004  

258-04:  Philippines and Austria Exchange Instruments of Ratification on the Supplementary Convention Amending the RP-Austrian Convention in the Field of Social Security
22 April 2004  

257-04:  DFA Secretary Albert Briefs Filipino Community in UK on Philippine Foreign Policy 
22 April 2004  

256-04: RP Embassies Abroad Continue to Ask Foreign Employers to Allow OFWs to Vote
22 April 2004  

255-04: Asia-Europe Meeting Reinvigorates Multilateralism – Albert 
18 April 2004

254-04: Europe Cites RP Counter-terrorism Efforts, Eager for Further Cooperation
18 April 2004

253-04: RP and European Commission to Step Up Cooperation; Commitment to Funding Assistance to Post-Conflict Areas Reiterated
18 April 2004

252-04: Albert Thanks Pakistan for Release of Filipino Seamen; Discusses Protection of Filipino Seamen with Greek Senior Official
18 April 2004

251-04: Greece Agrees to Fast-Track Plans to Open Embassy in Manila
18 April 2004

250-04: Albert Meets with Swedish FM Freivalds: Highlights RP-Sweden Cooperation in Migration, RP Progress in Anti-Money Laundering
17 April 2004

249-04: Albert Meets Chinese FM: New Milestones to Mark 30 Years of Relations; Peaceful Solution to South China Sea Reiterated
17 April 2004

248-04: Albert Visits Work Places of Filipino Nurses in Ireland; Filipino Nurses Held in High Esteem; Major Part of Healthcare System 
16 April 2004

247-04: Albert Receives Warm Welcome from FILCOM in Dublin; Assures of Continued Efforts to Ensure their Rights and Welfare
15 April 2004

246-04: Overseas Voters Express Confidence in Clean, Peaceful and Orderly Election
15 April 2004

245-04: Secretary Delia Albert Poses Challenge to Graduates of New Era High School
15 April 2004

244-04: Overseas Absentee Voters Troop to Embassies and Consulates
14 April 2004

243-04: DFA to Launch Public Service Radio Program this Sunday
13 April 2004

242-04: China to Send Mission to BIMP-EAGA; RP at Forefront  of Collaborative Efforts – DFA
13 April 2004

241-04: Secretary Albert Leaves for Yangon for Historic Meeting of RP-Myanmar Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation; Brings Along A Private Sector Delegation
13 April 2004

240-04: First Meeting of RP-Myanmar Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation Ends with Commitment by both Countries to Move Bilateral Relations Forward
13 April 2004

239-04: Secretary Albert’s Visit to Myanmar Reaffirms Importance of Economic Diplomacy as a Tool in Promoting the Country’s National Interests
13 April 2004

238-04: Secretary Albert Secures Commitment from UAE Government to Enhance Protection of Filipino Overseas Workers
13 April 2004

237-04: UAE Government Reiterates Support For RPG’s Search for Lasting Peace in Mindanao; Will Back Philippine Bid for OIC Observer Status – Albert
13 April 2004

236-04: Seniors and Youth Troop to Polls on First Day of Land-based Overseas Absentee Voting
12 April 2004

235-04: Filipino in New Zealand First to Cast Land-Based Overseas Ballot
12 April 2004

234-04: Intensive Preparations, Planning, Cooperation of Voters and Filipino Organizations Result in Smooth Start to Land-Based Overseas Voting; Marked by Civic Mindedness and Spirit of Volunteerism - Albert
12 April 2004

233-04: 2004 Foreign Service Examinations Announced; Secretary Albert Extends Invitation to All Qualified Filipinos
07 April 2004

232-04: RP-PRC MOU on Bilateral Aviation Relations Inked in Beijing
07 April 2004

231-04: President Declares Day of National Reflection on Rwandan Genocide; Rwanda and UN Call for One Minute of Silence
07 April 2004

230-04: Youth Conference of So-Called Global Cornerstone Relief Agency, A Scheme of Fraudulent Operation
06 April 2004

229-04: Secretary Albert Opens Philippine Consulate General in Dubai; Pays Tribute to the Filipinos in the United Arab Emirates
06 April 2004

228-04: Secretary Albert Meets with Officials of Global Migration Commission; Confirms GCIM Regional Hearing in Manila
05 April 2004

227-04: Secretary Albert to Visit the UAE and Open the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai
05 April 2004

226-04: DFA Launches Book on RP Foreign Policy
05 April 2004

225-04: Secretary Albert Accepts Honorary Degree Conferred by PWU; Underscores Women Empowerment
02 April 2004

224-04: Attacks against Filipinos in Northern Ireland Unacceptable – Albert
 02 April 2004

223-04:RP Concludes Short but Fruitful ARF Meet on Counter-Terrorism, Transnational Crime
01 April 2004

222-04:New Chinese Ambassador Calls on Albert; Pledges to Continue Infrastructure and Economic Cooperation
 01 April 2004

221-04:Stronger RP-Pakistan Relations Foreseen
 01 April 2004

220-04:Albert to Keynote Mindanao Conference Workshop on “Role of Muslim Women on Peace and Development”
 01 April 2004

219-04:Republican Survey Issue:Apology Accepted; Clear Need for More Intense Public Diplomacy – Albert
 01 April 2004

218-04:ICJ Decision Reinforces International Legal Regime in Protection of Migrants – Albert 
01 April 2004

217-04:RP Chosen by ROK to Participate in its New Employment Permit System Aimed at Preventing Illegal Recruitment
 01 April 2004

216-04:Albert Expresses Outrage over Murder-Mutilation of Filipina, Vows Justice; Reiterates Determination to Forge Greater International Cooperation to Protect Women Migrant Workers
Albert Expresses Outrage over Murder-Mutilation of Filipina, Vows Justice; Reiterates Determination to Forge Greater International Cooperation to Protect Women Migrant Workers
 01 April 2004

215-04:DFA to Ensure Respect for Rights of Filipino Charged in Belfast
 01 April 2004

214-04:Dutchess County Grant Jury in New York Indicts Tour Operators on Alleged Prostitution Operation in South East Asia
 01 April 2004

213-04:Palawan Expedition Boosts Regional Cooperation on Conservation of the Marine Environment
 01 April 2004

212-04:Secretary Albert Commends Mobile Passport Services in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
 01 April 2004

211-04:Twenty-three Examinees Pass FSO Exams
 01 April 2004