AUGUST 2005
610-05: Romulo
Congratulates Iraqi People on Draft Constitution
31 August 2005
609-05: Philemb
Baghdad Advises OFWs in Iraq to be “Alert, Careful and Cautious” Against
Threats of Attack
31 August 2005
608-05: DFA
Assists in Voluntary Repatriation of Three Filipino-Iraqi Families
31 August 2005
607-05: Stockholm
Philemb Organizes RP Familiarization Tour for Tour Operators from Sweden, Norway
and Lithuania
31 August 2005
606-05: Brazilian
Government Accepts Nomination of Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs
Teresita V. G. Barsana as RP Ambassador to Brazil
31 August 2005
605-05: RP
Assumes Presidency of UN Security Council
30 August 2005
604-05: Baghdad
Philemb Facilitates Speedy Return
of OFW Samson’s Remains to RP
30 August 2005
603-05: Honorary
Philcongen in Dublin Works for Rightful Compensation of Filipina Nanny
30 August 2005
602-05: Secretary
Romulo Conveys Condolences to Family of Slain OFW in Iraq, Directs Baghdad
Philemb to Facilitate Speedy Return of Remains and Full Payment of Benefits to
the Family
26 August 2005
601-05: DFA
Announces New EU Tariff Preferences for Developing Countries to Benefit RP
26 August 2005
600-05: 2nd
Regional Confab of Filipino Organizations Set in Norway from 16-18 September
26 August 2005
598-05: DFA
to Seek Stronger Measures to Protect OFWs at the First National Domestic Workers
Summit in September 2005
26 August 2005
598-05: DFA
RCO Iloilo Collaborates with Government Agencies in Campaign Against Human
Trafficking
26 August 2005
597-05: Secretary
Romulo Reiterates Appeal to OFWs in Iraq to Remain Inside the Camps, Orders Cda
Endaya to Fly to Baghdad to Arrange Repatriation of Third OFW to Die in Kirkuk
Ambush
25 August 2005
596-05: Undersecretary
Seguis Represents RP at Inauguration of Kyrgyz
President, Meets Regional Leaders to Advance RP Relations with Central Asia and
Seek Support for OIC Bid (photo1,
photo2)
25 August 2005
595-05: Carat
05 Hones RP-US Security Partnership
25 August 2005
594-05: DFA
Warns Again : Beware of Text Scams Victimizing OFWs in Singapore
25 August 2005
593-05: Filipino
Pianists Enthrall Thai Audience
25 August 2005
592-05: RP
Urges Serendipity Walk on Middle East Question
24 August 2005
591-05: Death
Benefits of Slain Filipino UN Peacekeeper Awarded to his Widow
(photo)
24 August 2005
590-05: Tel
Aviv Philemb Reports No Filipinos Among Evacuees From Gaza Strip
24 August 2005
589-05: Philippine
Embassy in Yangon Assists 11 Filipinos Working for a Japanese Garments Factory
in Myanmar
24 August 2005
588-05: RP
Delegation in Active Support of Key Amendments to Convention on the Physical
Protection of Nuclear Materials
24 August 2005
587-05: DFA
Warns OFWs in KSA Against Involvement in Illegal Lottery
24 August 2005
586-05: Undersecretary
Brillantes Appeals to OFWs to Undergo Proper Orientation Before Considering
Offers to Work as Domestics in Dubai
23 August 2005
585-05: Philippine
Consulate in Sydney Launches Read Philippines Project to Increase
Awareness of RP Culture in New South Wales
23 August 2005
584-05: Philippine
Special Olympians Shine in Brunei
23 August 2005
583-05: Remains
of Undocumented Filipino Finally Returned to Family in Tarlac
23 August 2005
582-05: Philippine
Participation in Israeli International Fair Boosts Cultural Diplomacy Program
22 August 2005
581-05: Philippine
Embassy in Cairo Promotes RP Culture Through
Filipino Fiesta
22 August 2005
580-05: Bangkok
Philemb Secures Release of Fifty-five Filipinos from Detention, Facilitates
Their Return Home
19 August 2005
579-05: Gaza
Pullout Important Step Towards Peace; Assistance to be Given to Displaced OFWs
– Secretary Romulo
19 August 2005
578-05: Science
City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija and City of Davis, California Establish Sister-City
Partnership
19 August 2005
577-05: Pistahan
Parade and Festival 2005 Promotes Philippine Culture in San Francisco
19 August 2005
575-05: Secretary
Romulo Condemns Violence in Bangladesh While Dhaka Philemb Reports No Filipinos
Hurt in Numerous Bomb Blasts Across the Country
18 August 2005
574-05: European
Commission to Finance Five RP Projects Worth Php 43 Million on Good Governance
and Fair Trade Initiatives – DFA
17 August 2005
573-05: Visit
of Thai Artists in Manila to Strengthen RP-Thai Cultural
Relations
17 August 2005
572-05: DFA
Announces Libya’s New Decision Governing Entry and Stay of Foreigners
17 August 2005
571-05: Philemb
Athens Confirms No Filipino Among Victims in Greece Plane Crash
17 August 2005
570-05: Tokyo
Philemb Reports No Filipinos Hurt in Japan Earthquake
17 August 2005
569-05:
DFA
Gears Up for October OAV Registration with Improved Human and Technical
Capabilities
15 August 2005
568-05:
Four
Czech Artists Feature Philippine Destinations in an Exhibit
15 August 2005
567-05:
DFA
Welcomes New Members of International Monitoring Team for GRP-MILF Ceasefire
Agreement (photo1),
(photo
2)
15 August 2005
566-05:
Filipino
Musicians Impress Buenos Aires in their Performance of Classical and Modern
Music
15 August 2005
565-05:
ASEAN
Diplomatic Mission in Vienna Mark 38th ASEAN Foundation Day
15 August 2005
564-05:
Inaugural
Philippines-Australia Ministerial Meeting Ends with Pledges of Closer
Cooperation (photo)
12 August 2005
563-05:
Philcongen
San Francisco Cites Contribution of PNP-SFPD Exchange Program to National
Security
12 August 2005
562-05:
Philemb
Canberra Reports Successful Top-Level Philippine Mining Roadshow Held in
Brisbane
12 August 2005
561-05:
Nairobi
Philcongen Reports High-Level Kenyan Officials to Visit RP to Study RP
Microfinancing Framework
12 August 2005
560-05:
Philippine
Culture Show, Products Draw Raves
and Brisk Sales in Haifa, Israel
12 August 2005
559-05:
Philippine
Embassy in Ottawa Conducts Consular Outreach Program in Montreal
12 August 2005
558-05:
Osaka
Philcongen Coordinating with Japan Coast Guard in Search for Filipino Seaman
Missing in Boat Collision in Japanese Waters; Eight Crewmembers to Return Home
on Friday
11 August 2005
557-05:
RP
to Seek US Assistance in Tracking Down Two AFP Deserters
11 August 2005
556-05:
Philippine
Embassy in Brunei Kids Perform for His Majesty's 59th Birthday
Celebration
11 August 2005
555-05:
Filipino
Painter’s Unique Artwork Featured
in Artists’ Village in Israel
11 August 2005
554-05: Brampton
City, Canada, and Marikina City Sign Sister-City Agreement
11 August 2005
553-05:
Philippine
National Dragon Boat Team Wins Bronze in 7th
World Dragon Boat Racing Championships in Berlin
11 August 2005
552-05:
Phnom
Penh PE Reports No Teaching Jobs for Pinoys in Cambodia, Contrary to TV Report
10 August 2005
551-05:
Philippine
Ambassador to Brunei Lauds SEAMEO-VOCTECH's Contribution to Human Resource
Development in ASEAN
10 August 2005
550-05:
Secretary
Romulo Signs Financing Agreement on the European Commission’s Anti-Money
Laundering Project
10 August 2005
549-05:
President
Arroyo Receives in Malacañang ASEAN Ambassadors and CDAs on the Occasion of
ASEAN’s 38th Founding Anniversary; Secretary Romulo Cites ASEAN’s
Principle of ‘Preventive Diplomacy’ As Key Achievemen
08 August 2005
548-05:
Philippines
Wins Top Award in APEC E-Practice Competition
08 August 2005
547-05:
Philippine
Embassy in Pakistan Appeals to Family of Pakistani Victim to Forgive Filipino in
Death Row in Saudi Arabia (photo)
08 August 2005
546-05:
Philippine
Embassy In Bangkok Working for
the
Speedy Release of
57 Filipino Nationals Detained by
Thai Immigration Authorities
07 August 2005
545-05:
The
Philippines at the 38th Asean Ministerial Meeting, Post-Ministerial
Conference and 12th Asean Regional Forum 26-30 July 2005, Vientiane,
Lao People’s Democratic Republic
07 August 2005
544-05:
ASEAN
and China Discuss South China Sea Guidelines and Projects
05 August 2005
543-05:
RP
Votes for Resolution vs Terrorism in Iraq
05 August 2005
542-05: Secretary
Romulo Reiterates Warning Against Syndicates that Use Filipinas as Drug Couriers
as Philippine Embassy in Buenos Aires Reports Arrest of Two Filipinas for
Attempting to Smuggle Cocaine
04 August 2005
541-05: Philippine
Embassy in Bangkok Assists 57 Filipinos Detained by Thai Immigration;
Deportation Proceedings Set as Visas of the 57 Have Been Revoked
04 August 2005
540-05: DFA
Celebrates ASEAN Week to Commemorate 38th ASEAN Founding Anniversary
on 8 August
03 August 2005
539-05: Philippine
Embassy in Kuwait Works Out Payment of Death Benefits for Filipino Worker Who
Died in Iraq
03 August 2005
538-05: Philippine
Delegation to 6th Special Olympics Singapore National Games Brings
Home Awards
03 August 2005
537-05: Secretary
Romulo Confers Order of Sikatuna with Rank of Lakan
on Outgoing US CDA Joseph Mussomeli; Welcomes Incoming US CDA Darryl
Johnson
02 August 2005
536-05: VP
Off to Riyadh for King Fahd’s Funeral
02 August 2005
535-05: RP
Prepares for Security Council Presidency, UN Summits
02 August 2005
534-05: Philippines,
Turkey Hold Preparatory
Meeting for the First Session of the Joint Economic Commission
02 August 2005
533-05: RP-built
Ferry Ship Arrives in The Netherlands to Begin Service
01 August 2005
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