JANUARY 2004

065-04:  DFA Joins Nation in Mourning Death of Former VP Laurel 
29 January 2004

064-04:  Albert Hails Entry into Force of UN Protocol Against the Smuggling of Migrants
29 January 2004

063-04:  RP Says UN Still Has Much to Do in Drive vs. Small Arms
29 January 2004

062-04:  Optical Media Act Major Blow Against IPR Violators –Albert
29 January 2004

061-04:  EU Stance Not a Factor in Decision to Stay Executions
29 January 2004

060-04:  Czech Foreign Minister to Visit RP; Stronger RP-Czech Relations Seen
29 January 2004

059-04:  Secretary Albert Expresses Appreciation for Sweden’s PhP 4.7M Donation for Southern Leyte and Mindanao
29 January 2004

058-04:  Philippines-Japan Festival 2004 Opens in February
29 January 2004

057-04:  Albert Confirmed as DFA Chief, Pledges to Strengthen RP Image Overseas; Poised to Host FEALAC Foreign Ministers
28 January 2004

056-04:  Filipino Students Express FEALAC Awareness in an Art Competition
27 January 2004

055-04:  Iraq Humanitarian Task Force Prepares For Another 6-Months stay for  RP Contingent
27 January 2004

054-04:  Albert Assures Clarity and Firmness in Policies, Actions and Intentions as DFA Outlines Diplomatic Program for 2004
26 January 2004

053-04:  FEALAC On-The-Spot Art Competition in Tagaytay to Expand the Filipino Student’s World Vision
26 January 2004

052-04:  FEALAC Fiesta: The Happiest Preview to an International Conference
26 January 2004

051-04:  If Sandiganbayan Rules in Favor of Estrada Travel, DFA Ready to Formally Convey  Decision
24 January 2004

050-04:  SFA on Badawi Visit:  Brief Yet Fruitful 
22 January 2004

049-04:  Peace Processes Remain on Course – Albert
22 January 2004

048-04:  MV Rocknes: Albert Hopes for Good News in Spite of Decision to End Rescue Operations
22 January 2004

047-04:  RP Condoles with Algeria on Gas Plant Blast:  No Filipinos Reported Hurt
22 January 2004

046-04:  State of the Union Address:  Renewed US Commitment to War Against Terror and Future of Iraq Boosts Confidence in Global Security; Migrant Measures Should be Broader – Albert
22 January 2004

045-04:  Albert Highlights Role of Women in Attaining Peace and Progress for Mindanao
22 January 2004

044-04:  Telecoms Issue:  Albert Not Satisfied with Initial US Reply;  DFA Reiterates Grave Concern During Senate Hearing
22 January 2004

043-04:  RP to Host Inaugural Meeting with Brunei Darusallam
22 January 2004

042-04:  DFA Lauds Japanese Government’s Grant for Women’s Center in Marawi City
22 January 2004

041-04:  DFA Welcomes Cyprus’ Visa Exemption Policy; Travelers Warned Against Illegal Recruiters
22 January 2004

040-04:  FEALAC Awareness Campaign in Full Blast
22 January 2004

039-04:  Capsized Ship in Norway; Rescue Operations Continue as More Filipinos Rescued; RP Consular Staff to Proceed to Norway
20 January 2004

038-04:  Albert Reassures Overseas Filipinos That Their Vote will be Counted; DFA to Rely on Personnel at Posts
19 January 2004

037-04:  RP Condemns Continued Violence in Iraq; No Filipinos injured in Latest Bombing
19 January 2004

036-04:  Personal Sacrifice Secures Democratic Future For Iraq - Albert
19 January 2004

035-04:  Philippine UN Peacekeepers in Liberia Succumbs to Malaria; Commitment to stay Reaffirmed
19 January 2004

034-04:  Albert to Keynote Mindanao Women's Conference
19 January 2004

033-04:  Albert Expresses Appreciation for Belgian Donation for Leyte Landslide Survivors
19 January 2004

032-04:  Major Gains Against Terrorism Negate Travel Advisories - Albert
19 January 2004

031-04:  RP Condemns Gaza Checkpoint Bombing; No Filipinos Hurt
15 January 2004

030-04:  Albert Reiterates Malaysia’s Central Role in MILF Peace Talks
15 January 2004

029-04:  DFA Holds the Line on Death Penalty Issue
15 January 2004

028-04:  DFA to Implement Overseas Voting Manually if Necessary - Albert
15 January 2004

027-04:  Albert Visits Frontlines of Passport Services, Listens to Views of Passport Applicants
15 January 2004

026-04:  Albert Wishes Ricciardone Well on New Assignment
15 January 2004

025-04:  Albert to Continue to Address Telecoms Issue; to Meet with RP Telecoms CEOs
15 January 2004

024-04:  RP to Sign MOU on Bilateral Consultations with Libya
15 January 2004

023-04: DFA thanks Israel for  Extension of Amnesty Period; Hopes for Regularization of Undocumented OFWs
15 January 2004

022-04:  DFA Assures Hajj Pilgrims of RP Government’s Support
15 January 2004

021-04:  Bridging the Cultural and Economic Gap Between East Asia and Latin America
15 January 2004

020-04:  Tagaytay to Hold Art Contest to Promote FEALAC Awareness
15 January 2004

019-04:  FEALAC Fiesta:  Experience the Flavor of East Asia and Latin America at the Araneta Center
15 January 2004

018-04:  Exhibition on “ASEAN Children’s Arts on Kindness”
13 January 2004

017-04:  DFA Summons US Ambassador over Telecoms Case
12 January 2004

016-04:  Secretary Albert to Continue Efforts to Ensure Success Of RP Peace Process
08 January 2004

015-04:  Secretary Albert to Continue Efforts to Ensure Success Of RP Peace Process
08 January 2004

014-04:  SARS Threat: DFA To Mobilize To Meet All Contingencies; No Travel  Advisories Expected
08 January 2004

013-04:  First RP Action In UNSC Marked By Hope For Future of Afghanistan
08 January 2004

012-04:  RP Expresses Sympathies on Latest Iraq Deaths; Plans Drawn Up For Contingent to Remain; Iraqi Officials to Train in RP
08 January 2004

011-04:  RP Optimistic Over DPRK Offer to Freeze Nuclear Program
08 January 2004

010-04:  South Asia Peace Moves Historic, Very Encouraging - Albert
08 January 2004

009-04:  U.S. Amnesty Plans Should Cover All Undocumented Workers
08 January 2004

008-04:  RP Deeply Shocked By Brutal Murder Of Apostolic Nuncio
08 January 2004

007-04:  Our Soldiers Will Continue to do the Fighting – Albert
08 January 2004

006-04:  RP to Welcome Foreign Ministers from Two Hemispheres in January for East Asia-Latin America Conference
08 January 2004

005-04:  Month-Long Art Exhibit to Intensify Cultural Link between East Asia and Latin America
08 January 2004

004-04:  East Asia Meets Latin America at the Araneta Center in a Pinoy-style Fiesta Event
08 January 2004

003-04:  Top Filipino Envoys Conferred with Gawad Mabini Awards for Distinguished Service
07 January 2004

002-04:  DFA to Closely Monitor New U.S. Entry Requirements to Ensure Dignity and Rights of Filipino Travelers
06 January 2004

001-04:  RP Security Council Term to Be Marked by Broad Consultation
05 January 2004