JUNE 2005
454-05: RP
Receives Strong Endorsement; Welcomes Admission of Russia as Observer in OIC
(photo)
30 June 2005
453-05: Romulo
Receives Commitments for Support for OIC Observer Status
30 June 2005
452-05: OIC
Secretary-General Assures Romulo of Continued Support for Mindanao Peace,
Development
30 June 2005
451-05: RP-Austria
Sign Agreements for Development of Mindanao and Panay Railways
30 June 2005
450-05: Philippine
Congressional Visit to Austria Yields Railways Agreement, Strengthens RP-Austria
Cooperation
30 June 2005
449-05: Romulo
Pursues Deeper Engagement with OIC at Yemen Ministerial Meeting
(photo)
29 June 2005
448-05: Filipinos
in Yemen Express Strong Support for Arroyo Administration
(photo)
29 June 2005
447-05: DFA
Advises Balikbayans, Returning OFWs on New Customs Collection Scheme;
Stricter Baggage Inspection and Taxation
Part of Revenue Maximization Program
29 June 2005
446-05: Germans
Show Growing Interest in Philippine Martial Arts Arnis and Native
Fibers Abaca and Piña
29 June 2005
445-05: Filipino-American
Community Shows Pride in Independence Day Celebration in Chicago
29 June 2005
444-05: Coconut-Inspired
RP Pavilion Bags Most Coveted Gold Prize in 2005 World Exposition in Japan
29 June 2005
443-05: Philippine
Embassy in Dhaka Integrates Religious, Cultural and Diplomatic Themes in
Independence Day Celebrations
28 June 2005
442-05: Philippines
Supports Romania’s Entry to EU
28 June 2005
441-05: Philippines-Brunei
People-To-People Linkages Strengthened During Independence Day Celebrations
(photo)
28 June 2005
440-05: Philippine
Consulate General in New York Works to Assist and Ensure Due Process for 14
Filipinos Apprehended in New Jersey on Charges of Forgery
28 June 2005
439-05: Mobile
Passporting in Trece Martirez, Cavite a Success with 423 New Passports Issued
28 June 2005
438-05: Iloilo
City & Baler, Aurora Host 3rd Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day
28 June 2005
437-05: Philippine
Embassy, Riyadh Coordinates with Saudi Government for Payment of
Blood Money to Family
of OFW Killed in Road Accident in Al-Khobar
28 June 2005
436-05: APEC
Ministers’ Meeting Ends with Calls for WTO-Geneva to Address “Special
Concerns” of the Philippines
28 June 2005
435-05: Philippine
Consul General to Manado Stresses Strengthening of RP-Indonesia
Relations in Independence Day Reception
27 June 2005
434-05: Philippine
Consulate General in Canada Facilitates the Release from Detention and Return to
RP of Two Filipino Seafarers, Warns OFWs on Criminal Laws in Canada Against
Child Pornography
27 June 2005
433-05: Philippine
Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Honors
OFW for Services to Fellow Filipinos
27 June 2005
432-05: Romulo
Meets with Key US Legislators, Receives Commitments of Budget Support for
Veterans, Mindanao Development; Expressions of Confidence, Support for Arroyo
Government, Reform Programs
27 June 2005
431-05: Filipina
Reported Missing in Bahrain Found Alive and Safe; Philippine Embassy in Manama
Extends Assistance
27 June 2005
430-05: Remarks
of the Hon. Maria Lourdes V. Ramiro Lopez Assistant Secretary Office of United
Nations and Other International Organizations Department
of Foreign Affairs
27 June 2005
429-05: Romulo,
US Senate Appropriations Chair, Agree on Importance of Further Strengthening
RP-US Relations
27 June 2005
428-05: World
Bank President Welcomes, Supports RP Reforms
(photo)
27 June 2005
427-05: Remarks
of Ambassador Minerva Jean A. Falcon Philippine Embassy, Berlin During the
Unveiling of the Marker forNational Hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal
27 June 2005
426-05: Romulo,
US Senate Appropriations Chair, Agree on Importance of Further Strengthening
RP-US Relations (photo)
25 June 2005
425-05: Romulo
Steers Adoption of Results of Historic UN Interfaith Conference
(photo1)
(photo2)
24 June 2005
424-05: Undersecretary
Sequis and Ambassador Cimatu Say Ban on Deployment of OFWs to Iraq Stays,
Recommend Stricter Enforcement
24 June 2005
423-05: Philippine
Embassies in Malaysia and Singapore Assist in Returning to the Philippines
Remains of Filipino Crewmember Who Perished in Singapore Sea Collision
24 June 2005
422-05: Filipino
Inventor Inks Contract in Australia to Develop System for Transporting Live Fish
Without Water
24 June 2005
421-05: Manila-Montreal
Sister City Agreement Holds Potential for Better Cooperation
24 June 2005
420-05: Statement
of Undersecretary Rafael E. Seguis, Head – Team Iraq, on the Release of Robert
Theodore V. Tarongoy,
Malacañang Palace, 23 June 2005
23 June 2005
419-05: Undersecretary
Seguis Brings Home Robert from Iraq; Freed OFW Reunites with Family, Meets with
President Arroyo in Malacañang
(photo1)
(photo2)
23 June 2005
418-05: Cardinal
Sin Honored in RP-Led Interfaith Confab in UN
23 June 2005
417-05: Romulo
Chairs Historic UN Conference on Interfaith Dialogue
23 June 2005
416-05: GMA
Highlights Importance of Interfaith Dialogue in Search for Peace in Message
Before Historic UN Conference
23 June 2005
415-05: Statement
of the Honorable Alberto G. Romulo, Secretary of Foreign Affairs on the Death of
His Eminence Jaime Cardinal Sin, Former Archbishop of Manila
22 June 2005
414-05: Statement
of the Hon. Alberto G. Romulo on the Safe Release and Return of Robert Tarongoy,
22 June 2005
22 June 2005
413-05: Statement
of H.E. President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on the Release of OFW Robert Theodore
Villaflor Tarongoy, 22 June 2005
22 June 2005
412-05: 8
Filipinos Released From Detention in Bitung, Indonesia; 11 Other Filipinos Still
Under Investigation
22 June 2005
411-05: Philippine
Embassy, Riyadh Assists in Repatriation of Remains of Four Filipinos Who
Perished in Car Crash
22 June 2005
410-05: Proceeds
from Independence Day Celebration in Berne, Switzerland to Fund
Projects in Mindanao
22 June 2005
409-05: Philippine
Consul General in Toronto Cites Filipino-Canadian Community’s Role in the
Success of Independence Day Celebration
22 June 2005
407-05: Philippine Consulate,
Jeddah Features Outstanding OFWs in Celebration of Independence Day
21 June 2005
406-05: Filipino Dance and Art
Focal to Xiamen’s Celebration of Independence Day
21 June 2005
405-05: Singapore
PE Working on Expeditious Shipment to
RP of Filseaman Desamito’s Remains
21 June 2005
404-05: Daw
Aung San Suu Kyi, Burma's Leader-in-Writing by Senator Alberto G. Romulo
(Privilege Speech, February 6, 1998)
21 June 2005
403-05: Statement
of the Honorable Alberto G. Romulo on the 60th Birthday
of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi on June 19, 2005
21 June 2005
402-05: Former
President Ramos Visits Guam, Pledges to Bring the Philippines and Guam in Closer
Partnership
20 June 2005
401-05: 107th
Independence Day Celebration in Tokyo Focuses on Migrant Workers
20 June 2005
400-05: Consular
Assistant in Phil Embassy in Phnom Penh Flies to Siem Reap to Check
on Five Freed Filipino Hostages
20 June 2005
399-05: Secretary
Romulo Meets with Gambian Foreign Minister, Receives Assurances of
Gambian Support for RP Bid for OIC Observer Status
(photo)
20 June 2005
398-05: Kuwait
Assures Romulo of Support for OIC, Peace Process and Protection of Nationals
18 June 2005
397-05: Romulo
Congratulates Qatar for Successful Hosting of Second South Summit
18 June 2005
395-05: South-South
Cooperation: Towards Achieving the Development Agenda
of The South
17 June 2005
394-05: Statement
of H.E. President Gloria Macapagal
Arroyo on the Decision of the G8 to Write Off the Debt of 18 Poorest Debtor Nations
17 June 2005
393-05: Filipino
Communities in Canadian Provinces Celebrate 107th Independence Day
17 June 2005
392-05: Indonesian
President to Visit RP; Talks with President Arroyo to Focus on Economic
Relations, Counter-Terrorism
17 June 2005
391-05: Philippine
Success in Microcredit Highlighted in London Event
(photo)
17 June 2005
390-05: Sultan
of Oman Conveys Greetings to the Filipino People on
the Celebration of 107th Philippine Independence
Day
17 June 2005
389-05: DFA,
Philippine Embassies in Singapore & Kuala Lumpur Arrange for
Shipment of Remains of Filipino Crewman who Died in Singapore Ship
Collision
17 June 2005
388-05: Gambian
President Arrives for State Visit; Talks with President Arroyo Aimed
at Fostering Closer Relations
17 June 2005
387-05: Romulo
Pursues RP Peace and Development Agenda in Gathering of Leaders from
Developing World (photo)
17 June 2005
386-05: Yemeni
President Looks Forward to RP Attendance in OIC Meet in Sana’a
17 June 2005
385-05: RP
Envoy to UN South Summit in Doha Presses for Emphasis on
Development, Security
17 June 2005
384-05: South
Summit Opens; RP to Actively Pursue Cooperation with Other
Developing Nations (photo)
17 June 2005
383-05: 5
Filipino Hostages in School Hostage-taking in Siem Reap, Cambodia Released
Unhurt
16 June 2005
382-05: Senate
President Drilon Graces Independence Day Reception of Philippine Consulate
General in Osaka, Japan
15 June 2005
381-05: Trade
Promotion Central to 107th Independence Day Celebrations in Turkey
15 June 2005
380-05: 107th
Independence Day Celebration Grabs Attention of Malaysian Dailies
15 June 2005
379-05: Double
Celebrations of 107th Independence Day and 30th Anniversary of RP-China
Diplomatic Relations Foster Closer Cultural Ties
15 June 2005
378-05: Philippine
Embassy and Filipino Community in Rome Celebrate Philippine Independence Day
With “Bayanihan” Spirit
15 June 2005
377-05: Filipino
Community in Saudi Arabia Celebrates 107th Independence Day
15 June 2005
376-05: Philippine
Independence Day Celebration in Lebanon Promotes Filipino Culture
15 June 2005
375-05: Grand
Ball Caps Series of Festive Independence Day 2005 Events in Vienna
15 June 2005
374-05: Filipino
Community Solidarity and Promotion of Enhanced RP-Australian Relations
Mark Celebration of
107th Independence Day in Sydney
15 June 2005
373-05: Singapore
PE Reports 20 Filipino Crewmen of Ill-Fated “Everise Glory” Compensated, Set
To Return Home
15 June 2005
372-05: All
is Set for RP-Initiated Interfaith Conference in UN
14 June 2005
371-05: Philippine
Consulate General in New York Assists in Repatriation of Two Filipino Seafarers
14 June 2005
370-05: DFA,
COMELEC Jointly Hold Overseas Absentee Voting Training to Prepare for May 2007
Elections
14 June 2005
369-05: Philippine
Embassy, Cairo Warns Public Against Text Scam That Uses Name of BSP and the
Bangko Sentral Governor to Swindle OFWs
14 June 2005
368-05: First
Philippine Trade Fair Manama 2005 Highlights Independence Day Celebrations
14 June 2005
367-05: Philippine
Consulate General, Xiamen Organizes Filipino Art and Dance Exhibitions to
Celebrate 30th Anniversary of RP-China Diplomatic Relations
14 June 2005
366-05: Two
Filipinos Bag Top Prizes in Business Plan Competition in The Netherlands
10 June 2005
365-05: Philippine
Embassy, Kuala Lumpur Assists Jailed Philippine Passport-holder In
Authenticating Documents
10 June 2005
364-05: First
Filipino-American Associate Judge in Illinois State, USA, Sworn Into Office
10 June 2005
363-05: Filipinos
in American Samoa Advised to File US Visa Applications at US Embassy in Suva,
Fiji
10 June 2005
362-05: Ambassador
Modena Reports to Secretary Romulo on Tel Aviv PE Measures to Promote RP Interest
Particularly Welfare of OFWs in Israel
09 June 2005
361-05: Philippines
and China Celebrate 30 Years of Diplomatic Relations; President Arroyo and
Secretary Romulo Hail “Golden Age of Partnership” Between RP and PROC
08 June 2005
360-05: RP
Elected as Titular Member of ILO Governing Body
08 June 2005
359-05: First
Filipino-Community Convention Held in Germany, Generates Stronger Cooperation
and Camaraderie Among 52 Filcom Associations
08 June 2005
358-05: OFW
in Iraq Injured in Mortar Attack on Camp Victory
08 June 2005
357-05: Philippine
Ambassador, Consuls General and Honorary Consuls in U.S. to Hold Conference in
Manila to Promote RP Trade and Investments, Business Opportunities and Tourism
08 June 2005
356-05: Philippine
Ambassador, Consuls General and Honorary Consuls in U.S. to Hold Conference in
Manila to Promote RP Trade and Investments, Business Opportunities and Tourism
08 June 2005
355-05: Singapore
Ship Collision: Embassy in Close Coordination with Singapore Coast Guard in
Search for Missing Filipino Crewman
08 June 2005
354-05: Philippine
Embassy, Singapore Kicks Off Month-Long Series of Events to Commemorate 107th
Independence Day
08 June 2005
353-05: Consulate
General in Shanghai Goes Full Swing in Celebration Of 30th Anniversary of
RP-China Relations and
107th Anniversary of RP Independence
08 June 2005
352-05: Filipinos
in Slovenia Mark Philippine Independence Day with Launch of
“Philippines-Slovenia Friendship Society”
08 June 2005
351-05: Launching of Philippine Food Fest Kicks-Off Independence Day Celebration in Los Angeles
07 June 2005
350-05: Bayanihan
Dancers to Spice Up RP Independence Celebrations in Vietnam
07 June 2005
349-05: Memorandum
of Understanding Among DFA, COMELEC and POEA for Pre-Departure
Registration for Overseas Absentee Voting of OFWs
07 June 2005
348-05: Ambassador
Modena to Brief DFA on Efforts of Phil Embassy, Tel Aviv in Promoting the Rights
and Welfare of Filipinos in Israel
06 June 2005
347-05: Philippine
Ambassador to Laos Optimistic in Strengthening 50 Years of RP-Laos Diplomatic
Ties as She Presents Credentials
06 June 2005
346-05: Philippine
Embassy, Vientiane Primes Up for
National Day and RP-Laos Golden Anniversary Fetes
06 June
2005
345-05: DFA
Stresses Priority of Assistance to Nationals in Foreign Policy, Takes Strong
Exception to Migrante Claims
03 June 2005
344-05: WB
OKs $19M Loan for RP Land Administration Project
03 June 2005
343-05: Philippine
Embassy, Kuwait to Assist OFW in Filing Civil Case for Compensation Against 3
Policemen-Rapists
03 June 2005
342-05: Filipino
Creativity in the Use of Coconut Wins Gold
Prize Award at the World Expo 2005
03 June 2005
341-05: Filipinos
in Australia Showcase Talents in Independence Day Celebration
03 June 2005
340-05: APEC
Senior Officials Meeting Ends in Korea With Measures to Ensure Free Trade
in ASPAC By 2010
03 June 2005
339-05: Kuwaiti
Court Imposes Life Sentence on
2 Abductors of 4 OFWs
03 June 2005
338-05: Kuwaiti
Court Absolves Female OFW from Frustrated Murder Charge, Accepts Self-Defense as Basis for Decision
03 June 2005
337-05: Filipinos
Safe Amid Coup Rumors in Bolivia
03 June 2005
336-05: Philippine Embassy, Rome
Conducts Outreach Program in Sicily, 350 Filipinos Avail of Consular Services
03 June 2005
335-05: Secretary
Romulo Congratulates New DFA Appointees, Looks Forward to “Renewed Vigor”
01 June 2005
334-05: RP
Meets Deadline Under WTO-Doha Agreements, Submits Offers in Six Services Sectors
01 June 2005
333-05: Riyadh
PE to “Exhaust All Legal Options” to Save the Life of an OFW Sentenced to
Death in KSA
01 June 2005
332-05: Fil-Canadian
Business Councils Hold Export-Import Business Forum to Promote Greater Access of
RP Products in Canada
01 June 2005
331-05: City
of Ottawa, Canada Proclaims 5 - 12 June as Philippine Heritage Week
01 June 2005
330-05: Embassy-Filipino
Community Santakrusan in Vienna's Old City Draws
Thousands, Features
Works of RP Fashion Designer Renee Salud
01 June 2005
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