DECEMBER 2005

921-05:  Philippine Embassy in Singapore Celebrates Simbang-Gabi Adopting Symbols for Each Night of the Mass
30 December 2005

920-05:  Travel Advisory for OFWs Bound for Kuwait 
29 December 2005

919-05:  Secretary Romulo Conveys Condolences to Family of Filipina-American Soldier Who Died in a 24 December 2005 Attack in Iraq
29 December 2005

918-05:  Philippine Embassy in Pretoria Conducts OAV Field Registration in Maseru, Kingdom of Lesotho
28 December 2005

917-05:  Remaining Filipino Seafarers of  M/V "Audrey" Now in Custody of Philippine Embassy in Manama
28 December 2005

916-05:  Exploration of Philippines-Spain Bilateral Trade Emphasized  in a Business Seminar in Madrid
27 December 2005

915-05:  "Taiko! Tambol!" Kicks Off Philippine-Japan Friendship Year in Free Concert at the CCP
27 December 2005

914-05:  Philippines Listed as a Priority Country in Spain’s Plan of Action Toward Asia and The Pacific
27 December 2005

913-05:  No Filipinos Reported Hurt in Recent Bushfires in Sydney and Rural New South Wales as Bushfire Season Begins
23 December 2005

912-05:  Secure UK Transit Visas When Traveling to Third Countries Via London Airports, DFA Advises Traveling Public
22 December 2005

911-05:  Embassy in Canada Leads Filipino Community in  Celebrating Simbang Gabi
22 December 2005

910-05:  Philippine Embassy in Prague Commemorates Dr. Jose Rizal’s 109th Death Anniversary
22 December 2005

909-05:   Filipina Chef Featured in Primetime Czech TV Show
22 December 2005

908-05:  Ambassador Brillantes Briefs Canadian Governor General on Strengthening Philippine Economy
22 December 2005

907-05: Filipina Overseas Workers Honored at Singapore’s International Migrants’ Day Celebration
22 December 2005

906-05:  Filipino Christmas Concert Ushers in Holiday Season in Washington
21 December 2005

905-05: Ambassador Albert Taps German Technical Cooperation in Environmental Protection and Sustainable Use of Natural Resources for the Philippine Mining Sector
21 December 2005

904-05:  RP Urges Security Council to Assess Itself  and Improve
21 December 2005

903-05: Germany Assures the Philippines of Continued Confidence and Support, Takes Note of Rating by US-Based I.I.F. as Number One Country with Investor-Friendly Policies
21 December 2005

902-05: RP Welcomes Iranian Investment in RP Petrochem Project, Invites Iran to Invest in Other Sectors in RP
20 December 2005

901-05: RP, Egypt Forge Stronger Ties During Third Bilateral Consultations
19 December 2005

900-05: Ballet Manila Debuts in Historic Russian City of Yekaterinburg, Original Pilipino Music Featured in Repertoire
19 December 2005

899-05: Filipinos in New York Usher in Christmas with Celebration of Simbang Gabi at the Philippine Center
19 December 2005

898-05: DFA Seeks DOJ’s Opinion on Senate Request for the Cancellation of Usec Bolante’s Passport
16 December 2005

897-05: President Roh Moo-Hyun Leaves Manila Today; Concludes Six Bilateral Agreements
16 December 2005

896-05: President Arroyo Lauds Filcom for their Contributions to the Promotion of the RP Interests in Malaysia (photo1, photo2)
16 December 2005

895-05: OFWs Assured of Work Rights in Large-Scale Mining Project in New Caledonia
16 December 2005

894-05: "Philippine Craftsmanship Plus German Technology Equals  An Ideal Creative Partnership" – Philippine Ambassador Delia Albert
16 December 2005

893-05: Philippine Embassy in Riyadh Reports: Increase in Number of Male Filipino Nurses While  Decline Among Female Nurses
15 December 2005

892-05: Filipinos in Beijing Share Christmas Cheers Thru Sagip-Beijing Project to Raise Funds for Classrooms in RP
15 December 2005

891-05: Filipino Students at M.I.T. Celebrate Filipino Entrepreneurial Spirit 
15 December 2005

890-05: Philippine Consulate General in New York and Fil-Am Veterans Groups Present Movie Documentary to Honor Veterans
15 December 2005

889-05: Philippine Consulate General, Sydney Warns Travelers of Stiff Penalties for ‘Identity Theft’ and ‘Credit Card Fraud’, Filipino Sentenced to Jail for These Crimes
14 December 2005

888-05: Philippine Embassy in Singapore Monitors Pre-Trial Conference, 5th Court Mention of Aguilar/Lapuebla Slay Case
14 December 2005

887-05: Centennial Celebration Honors Filipino Migrants and Their Contribution to Hawaii  (photo1, photo2)
14 December 2005

886-05: Philippine Embassy in Stockholm Invites Support for Filipina Candidate of Miss Norway 2006
14 December 2005

885-05: Philippine Consulate General in Osaka Delivers Consular Services in Toyota City
14 December 2005

884-05: Philippine Parols Light Up Downtown San Francisco
14 December 2005

883-05: Philippine Embassy in Riyadh Assists 647 Filipino Pilgrims
14 December 2005

882-05: Ballet Manila on 7-Russian City Tour as Pre-Launch Event  for the 30th Anniversary of RP-Russia Relations
13 December 2005

881-05: DFA Renews Warning to Public on The Modus Operandi  of the "Advance Fee Fraud Scam "
13 December 2005

880-05: DFA Reiterates RP Ban on Deployment of OFWs to Iraq as Philcongen Dubai Assists in Repatriation of 88 OFWs Held at Dubai Airport for Violating Ban
13 December 2005

879-05: DFA-OUMWA Allocates Funds for Return to the Philippines of Slain Filipina Nurse and Family, Authorizes Philippine Embassy in London to Raise Additional Private Funds
12 December 2005

878-05: IAEA Designates the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute as IAEA Collaborating Centre for “Red Tide” Management 
12 December 2005

877-05:  Parramatta City Mayor to Visit Cebu City to  Revitalize Sister-City Relations 
12 December 2005

876-05:  Filipino Bamboo Band Launches Caroling Tour at the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver
12 December 2005

875-05:  Romulo Pushes for ASEAN Charter (photo1, photo2)
09 December 2005

874-05:  Romulo Leads Discussions on Greater Cooperation for South China Sea Peace and Stability
09 December 2005

873-05:  Philippine Ambassador to Ottawa Reelected to U.N. Migrant Workers Committee
09 December 2005

872-05:  Secretary Saludo Meets Filam Community in San Francisco, Explains  Positive Developments in the Philippines (photo, statement)
09 December 2005

871-05:  Philippine Embassy Stockholm Facilitates Immediate Return to RP of  16 Filipino Seafarers Who Survived Sea Mishap 
09 December 2005

870-05:  President Arroyo Welcomes R.O.K. President Roh Moo-Hyun on his State Visit 14-16 December 2005, Sees Further Strengthening of RP-ROK Ties with Launching of Northrail-Southrail Linkage Project 
09 December 2005

869-05:  UP Madrigals Bring Christmas Joy to Filams in San Francisco Bay Area (photo
09 December 2005

868-05:  International Community Observes International Anti-Corruption Day on December 9
08 December 2005

867-05:  First Tribuna Espana-Filipinas Informal Forum Enhances RP-Spain Relations
08 December 2005

866-05:  RP Signs Joint Cooperation Agreement with Spain, 9.5 Million Euros ODA for 3 Years to Benefit  Bicol and Caraga Regions
08 December 2005

865-05:  Philippine Embassy in Kuala  Lumpur Extends Assistance in the Repatriation of 322 Filipino Detainees in Sabah
08 December 2005

864-05: Filipino Inventor’s “Coconets” Project Wins World Challenge (photo)  
07 December 2005

863-05: Major German Investment Shows Continued Confidence in the Philippines
07 December 2005

862-05: Undersecretary Ebdalin Joins Filipinos in Australia in Pasko sa Canberra, Launches Project to Build Bahay Pilipino
07 December 2005

861-05: Filipino Musicians in Rome Unite to Promote Filipino Talent
07 December 2005

860-05: Filipino and Austrian Communities Welcome Inauguration of Philippine Honorary Consulate in Innsbruck (photo)
06 December 2005

858-05: Philippine Consulate General Provides Support for the First P.E.P.T. Examination in Hong Kong
06 December 2005

858-05: RP Booth in International Bazaar in Laos Showcases Colorful Filipino Christmas Celebration (photo)
06 December 2005

857-05: UNESCO Proclaims Maranao's Darangan Epic as a Masterpiece of Intangible Heritage
05 December 2005

856-05: 413 Applicants Get Passport in the DFA Mobile Passport Service in Rizal
05 December 2005

855-05: UC Berkeley and the Consulate Corps of San Francisco Celebrate United Nations 60th Anniversary (photo)
05 December 2005

854-05: Romulo to OIC Summit in Saudi and to ASEAN Summit in Malaysia
04 December 2005

853-05: Secretary Romulo Salutes Filipino Athletes in the 23rd SEA Games  and Assures Fair Conduct of Events
03 December 2005

852-05: President Arroyo Leads RP Delegation to 11th Asean Summit and Related Meetings, Kuala Lumpur, 12-14 December 2005
01 December 2005

852a-05: Indicative List of Topics for the 11th Asean Summit and Related Meetings
01 December 2005

852b-05: Outcome Documents of the 11th Asean Summit and Related Summits, 12-14 December 2005
01 December 2005

852c-05: 11th Asean Summit and Related Summits, 6-14 December 2005, Kuala Lumpur  
01 December 2005

851-05: “Buy Pinoy” Fair Exhibitors “Light Up” Christmas Tree at San Francisco Consulate  (photo)
01 December 2005

850-05: RP’s First-Ever Participation at the Geneva Fair Promotes the Philippines to Swiss Tourists
01 December 2005

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