APRIL 2005
250-05: 38
Filipino Fishermen Detained in Pakistan Released; Rejoin their Vessels in Oman
29 April 2005
249-05: Fishing
Boat with 15 Filipino Crewmembers Arrive Home After Release From Detention for
Illegal Fishing in Palau
29 April 2005
248-05: 2
OFWs From Iraq Who Availed of Voluntary Repatriation Arrive Home
29 April 2005
247-05: DFA
Announces Results of the 2004 FSO Examinations
29 April 2005
246-05: Yangon
Jewellers’ Participation at CITEM’s International Fair Boosts RP-Myanmar
Trade Relations
27 April 2005
245-05: DFA
Advises Filipinos to Beware of New E-Mail 419 Scam in Nigeria
27 April 2005
244-05: Agreements
Signed
During the State Visit to the Philippines of H.E. President Hu Jintao of
The People’s Republic Of China
27 April 2005
242-05: RP
and Germany Mark 50 Years of Diplomatic Relations
27 April 2005
241-05: Secretary
Romulo Expresses Sympathies to Casualties of Japan Train Accident, Receives
Osaka PCG Report No Filipino Casualties but Continues to Monitor for Latest
Developments
26 April 2005
240-05: Visit
of VP De Castro to Chile Augurs Well for RP-Chilean Relations
25 April 2005
239-05: DFA
to Hold Necrological Services for ASPAC Assistant Secretary Alicia C. Ramos
25 April 2005
238-05: Joint
Commemoration in Berlin of the 50th Anniversary of Philippine-German Relations
(photo1,
photo2)
25 April 2005
237-05: Assistant
Secretary Alicia C. Ramos Office of Asian and Pacific Affairs 12 January 1941
– 24 April 2005
24 April 2005
236-05: VP
De Castro Attends Inaugural Ceremony of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI
22 April 2005
235-05: RP
Chairs World Intellectual Property Organization Body
22 April 2005
234-05: Iloilo
City, Dededo Village, Guam to Explore Cultural and Educational Exchanges
Following Signing of Sister City Agreement
22 April 2005
233-05: Filipino
Students’ Imaginative Website Garners Top Award in Regional Schools Internet
Project
22 April 2005
232-05: Philippine
Embassy, Beirut Gathers Filipino-Lebanese Families in a Get-Together to Foster
Unity and Community Building Among Filipinos
22 April 2005
231-05: Secretary
Romulo Conveys Condolences to Family
of 2 Filipino Tourists Who Died as a Result of Assault in Beijing; Directs Beijing PE to Extend Assistance; Chinese Tourism and
Foreign Affairs Authorities Convey Regrets and Assure Utmost Assistance
21 April 2005
230-05: Fallen
RP Peacekeeper Begins Final Journey Home
21 April 2005
229-05: Romulo:
RP to Share Disaster Mitigation Capabilities with Asia and Africa
21 April 2005
228-05: Romulo
Meets with Yemeni FM at Asia-Africa Summit; Both Countries Agree to Boost
Relations
21 April 2005
227-05: Romulo:
Enhanced Cooperation Between Asia and Africa Key to Success of New Asian-African
Strategic Partnership
21 April 2005
226-05: Philippine
Embassy, Pakistan Facilitates Repatriaton to Third Country of 38 Detained
Filipino Fishermen in Karachi to Ensure Continued Employment
20 April 2005
225-05: Fallen
RP Peacekeeper Returns Home on Saturday
20 April 2005
224-05: Investigation
into the Michelle Ann Vizmanos Murder in Japan Reveal Relationship Between
Suspect and Victim
20 April 2005
223-05: Philippine
Rhum Now Selling in British Columbia, Canada
20 April 2005
222-05: Filipina
and Her Family (Sri Lankan Husband and Two Children) Die in Paris Hotel Fire;
Secretary Romulo Directs Philippine Embassy, Paris to Assist Closest Kin in
Identifying and Collecting Remains
19 April 2005
221-05: RP
Embassy Iraq Works for Immediate Shipment of Remains and Payment of Benefits of
Late OFW Rey Torres
19 April 2005
220-05: RP
Embassy, Baghdad Confirms Another OFW Casualty in Iraq; Speedy Shipment of
Remains Being Arranged as Secretary Romulo Renews Call for Filipinos in Iraq to
Come Home Amidst Continued Violence There
19 April 2005
219-05: Kin
of Slain Peacekeeper to Get UN Benefits, Body to be Flown to Manila Before End
of the Week
19 April 2005
218-05: Philippines
to Host Outsourcing Conference in New York
19 April 2005
217-05: Secretary
Romulo Appeals to OFWs in Iraq to Consider Voluntary Repatriation as One OFW
Dies in Ambush While Going Outside Worksite
18 April 2005
216-05: RP,
US Conducts Balance Piston 05-3 in Basilan Province; Highlights Strong Bilateral
Security Relations
18 April 2005
215-05: Five
OFWs from Iraq Arrive Tonight
18 April 2005
214-05: Philippine
Consulate General in Chicago and Illinois Chicago City Officials Honor Filipino
and American Soldiers in Bataan as “National Heroes”
18 April 2005
213-05: Suspect
in Shooting to Death of Filipino Soldier is among 10 Killed in Clash with
Police, Peacekeepers
17 April 2005
212-05: Secretary
Romulo Instructs Philippine Embassy, Baghdad to Ensure Safe Repatriation of 5
OFWs from Iraq, Arrival in Manila Tentatively Set on Monday
17 April 2005
211-05: DFA Warns OFW – No Jobs in Samoa for Foreign
Workers
15 April 2005
210-05: Secretary
Romulo Conveys Condolences to Family of Filipino Peacekeeper Killed in Haiti,
Cites The Army Soldier’s Courage And Dedication to A Noble Humanitarian Cause
15 April 2005
209-05: Secretary
Romulo Stresses Value of Education in Competitive World, Commends DFALAF and IBF
for Scholarship Program for 20 Deserving Students
14 April 2005
208-05: DFA
Efforts to Protect Welfare of Late OFW Onofre De Leon Results in Award of
Indemnity to Legal Heirs
14 April 2005
207-05: RP
to Reaffirm Commitment to Long-Term Development of Haiti During Three-Day
Security Council Mission
14 April 2005
206-05: Secretary
Romulo Instructs Philippine Embassy, Seoul to Intensify Cooperation with South
Korean Police in Stopping Forged Diplomas from Philippine Universities
14 April 2005
205-05: Secretary
Romulo Condemns Murder of Filipina OFW in Japan, Police Files Charges against
Suspects and Arrests Third Japanese National
13 April 2005
204-05: DFA
to US Embassy CDA Statements on Mindanao : Grossly Inaccurate, Patently Unfair,
Prejudicial and Counterproductive
12 April 2005
203-05: The
Foreign Ministers of the ASEAN Assume the Traditional Linking of Hands
11 April 2005
202-05: Secretary
Romulo Instructs Philippine Embassy, Tokyo to Coordinate Closely with Japanese
Authorities on the Investigation of the Michelle Ann Vizmanos Case; Police
Arrests Two Suspects
11 April 2005
201-05: Philippine
Embassy in Beijing Provides Assistance For Congressman Roquito Ablan After
Roadside Mishap
11 April 2005
200-05: ASEAN
Dignitaries Savor Visayan Hospitality; Informal Discussions Begin
11 April 2005
199-05: New
Thai Foreign Minister Calls on Romulo; Pledges to Continue to Strengthen RP-Thai
Relations
11 April 2005
198-05: Romulo,
Vietnamese Foreign Minister Reiterate Commitment to Peaceful Resolution of
Differences in the South China Sea
11 April 2005
197-05: RP-Laos
to Intensify Exchanges with Signing of Visa Agreement
11 April 2005
196-05: ASEAN
Ministers Arrive Early
10 April 2005
195-05: Philippines
to Host Outsourcing Conference in New York
10 April 2005
194-05: Philippine
Embassy, Pakistan Monitoring Status of Release & Repatriation of 38 Detained
Filipino Fishermen; Embassy Reps Conduct Visits in Detention Centers
09 April 2005
192-05: Indonesian
President Changes Aceh Status to Reconstruction; Downsizing of Foreign
Humanitarian Workers Seen
07 April 2005
191-05: RP
Receives APEC Feasibility Study on Advance Passenger Information; Discussions on
Border Management Aims to Strengthen RP Security
05 April 2005
190-05: Bush
Lauds RP’s Inroads in Anti-Terrorism Drive
01 April 2005
189-05: Saudi
Labor Ministry Prohibits Saudi Employers from Compelling Foreign Workers to Pay
for their Work Visa and Resident Permit Fees
01 April 2005
188-05: DFA
Instructs Philippine Embassy in Pakistan to Arrange for Early Release and
Repatriation of 38 Filipino Fishermen Detained in Karachi, Releases Funds to
Purchase Plane Tickets
01 April 2005
187-05: RP
Reiterates Commitment to Help Haiti Despite Sniper Attack on Filipino
Peacekeeper
01 April 2005
186-05: Philippine
Ambassador to Israel Pushes for Recognition of Filipino's Role in Saving Jews
01 April 2005
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