JANUARY 2006


News

053-06:  Secretary Romulo Announces Appointment of New DFA Undersecretary for Migrant Workers’ Affairs
31 January 2006

052-06:  DFA Leads Wreath-Laying Ceremony for Fallen Mexican Pilots Who Fought with the Allied Forces to Liberate the Philippines in WWII
31 January 2006

051-06:  Russian Linguists Present Papers on Philippine Language and Culture in International Meetings
31 January 2006

050-06:  RP Ambassador Leoncio Parungao, Jr. Bids Farewell to Palau
31 January 2006

049-06:  Sultan Kudarat Governor Expresses Gratitude to Secretary Romulo and Philippine Embassy in  Riyadh  for Assistance to Haj Pilgrims
31 January 2006

048-06:  RP Builds Stronger Alliances for “Pursuing Special Interests” at 6th WTO Ministerial Conference in Hong Kong
30 January 2006

047-06:  Philippine Embassy in Beijing to Launch Book on RP-China Agreements
30 January 2006

046-06:  Philippine Embassy In Riyadh to Conduct Overseas Absentee Voting Registration in Al Khobar
30 January 2006

045-06:  Ambassador Brillantes Assumes Chairmanship of ASEAN-Ottawa Committee, Prepares Projects for 2006
30 January 2006

044-06:  Philippine and Australian Cultural and Inter-Parliamentary Ties to be Affirmed in the RP Visit of New South Wales State Legislators
30 January 2006

043-06:  DFA, COMELEC Open OAV Pre-Departure Registration Center at NAIA for OFWs
27 January 2006

042-06:  Philippines Participates in the Workshop-Exhibition on ASEAN-ROK Traditional Artifacts in Yangon
27 January 2006

041-06:  Philippine Embassy, Cairo Assists Filipina Survivor of Nine-Storey Fall in Recuperating and Returning to RP
25 January 2006

040-06:  Secretary Romulo & Israeli Ambassador to Open Photo Exhibit in Observance of ‘International Holocaust Remembrance Day'
25 January 2006

039-06:  Philippine Embassy, Abuja Reports Filipinos in Côte D’ivoire Safe in Wake of Violent Situation; Investigation Into Death of OFW to Proceed
24 January 2006

038-06:  15 Filipinos Stranded in St. Petersburg Returning Home
24 January 2006

037-06:  Bahrain Appeal Court Dismisses Case Against OFW Nodalo – Reports Philippine Embassy, Manama
24 January 2006

036-06:  Philippine Embassy, Kuwait “Exhausting All Appeal Remedies” for OFW Facing Capital Punishment
23 January 2006

035-06:  Secretary Romulo Conveys Condolonces to the Family of Fil-Am Soldier Chief Warrant Officer Ruel Garcia Who Died in Iraq
23 January 2006

034-06:  Philippine Embassy, Abuja Sends Consular Team to Côte D’Ivoire to Assist Filipinos, Facilitates Return to RP of Deceased OFW
20 January 2006

033-06:  Philippine Consulate General, San Francisco Commemorates Dr. Jose Rizal’s 109th Death Anniversary  (photo)
20 January 2006

032-06:  Norwegian-Filipina Beauty is First Runner-Up in Miss Norway 2006
20 January 2006

031-06:  Metro Manila Mayors, MMDA Chairman and Rizal Governor Study Vancouver’s Best Practices  on Waste Management,   Philippine Consulate General Organizes Meeting with Filipino Community
20 January 2006

028-06:  APEC Workshop on Fighting Corruption and  Ensuring Transparency in the APEC Region
18 January 2006

027-06:  Philippine Embassy, Moscow Assists 15 Filipinos Stranded in St. Petersburg
18 January 2006

026-06:  Third OIC Extraordinary Summit Upholds Moderation and Tolerance
18 January 2006

025-06:  A Fusion of Filipino and Japanese Musical Talents: An Evening of Music with Reiko and Nena
18 January 2006

024-06:  Brazil Seeks Increased Trade and Investments with Philippines – Reports Ambassador Barsana (photo1, photo2)
18 January 2006

023-06:  Philippine Embassy, Riyadh Reports Death by Natural Causes of Two Filipino Hajj Pilgrims in Jeddah
17 January 2006

022-06:  Philippine Embassy, Riyadh Facilitates Repatriation of 185 Distressed OFWs from Saudi Arabia from December 2005 to 12 January 2006
16 January 2006

021-06:  Philippine Embassy Riyadh Reports No Filipino Casualty in Stampede in Mina
13 January 2006

020-06:  Philippine Embassy Riyadh Reports 114 Distressed OFWs Ready to Return Home
13 January 2006

019-06:  Philippine Consulate in Guam Delivers Consular Services to Filipinos in Yap State
13 January 2006

018-06:  Philippines Forges Closer Relations with Africa by Hosting Science Training Course for Kenyan Teachers
12 January 2006

017-06:  Secretary Romulo Invited to Appear in Arbitration Case
10 January 2006

016-06:  RP Services Coalition Signs MOA with German Technical Cooperation for Study on Export Potentials of RP Health and Wellness Sector (photo)
10 January 2006

015-06:  Philippine Embassy, Ankara Reports No Filipinos Infected with Bird Flu Amid Outbreak in Turkey
10 January 2006

014-06:  Philippine Embassy, Riyadh Rushes Travel Papers to Repatriate 97 Distressed OFWs Staying in Bahay Kalinga
9 January 2006

013-06:  Philippine Embassy, Riyadh Reminds OFWs on Consequences of Signing Guarantees
9 January 2006

012-06:  No Filipino in the Collapsed Building in Makkah – Reports the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh
6 January 2006

011-06: (UPDATE)  Family of Fil-Am Soldier Killed in Iraq Arrive Home to Arrange for Soldier’s Burial in Bohol; Soldier’s Remains to Arrive at a Later Date 
6 January 2006

010-06: Remains of Fil-Am Soldier Killed in Iraq Arrive on Saturday for Burial in Bohol
5 January 2006

009-06: Filipino Chorale Holds Goodwill Tour in Republic of Korea
4 January 2006

008-06: Philippines Bares UN Agenda for 2006
4 January 2006

007-06: Secretary Romulo Welcomes Hawaii Governor’s Goodwill Visit to the Philippines
4 January 2006

006-06: Philippine Embassy Takes Measures to Expedite Repatriation of Distressed Workers in Riyadh
4 January 2006

005-06: Philippine Ambassador’s Official Residence in Jakarta Receives Prestigious Heritage-Building Award 
3 January 2006

004-06: Philippine Embassy in Ottawa Leads Filipino Community in Celebrating 109th Anniversary of Rizal’s Martyrdom, Forges Closer Working Relations with Community Leaders in Promoting Interest of Filipinos in Canada
3 January 2006

003-06: Close Government Coordination to Continue on Subic Case
2 January 2006

002-06: Philippine Embassy Brings Christmas Spirit to Filipina in Johannesburg Jail
2 January 2006

001-06: RP Special Envoy Attends Aceh Tsunami 1st Year Memorial Rites (Photo)
2 January 2006

 

Photos

045-06:  Secretary Romulo Welcomes Atty. Conejos as New Undersecretary for Migrant Workers Affairs 

044-06:   Philippine Embassy in Havanna Commemorates Dr. Rizal’s Martyrdom with a Floral Offering 

043-06:   Philippine Embassy in Tokyo Commemorates Rizal Day in Simple Rites 

042-06:  Ambassador Barsana Meets Brazilian Justice Minister on Measures to Protect Filipinos 

041-06:  Secretary Romulo Receives Ambassador-Designate of Indonesia 

040-06:  Undersecretary Seguis Meets DFA Media Corps 

039-06:  Newly-Elected International Bazaar Foundation Officers Set Agenda for 2006 

038-06: Ambassador Jose S. Brillantes Presents Credentials as the Philippines’ Permanent Representative to the International Civil Aviation Organization 

037-06: Philippine Booth at the Tourism Fair in Utrecht, The Netherlands 

036-06: Secretary Romulo And Israeli Ambassador Open Photo Exhibit in Observance of ‘International Holocaust Remembrance Day’ 

035-06: Filipina Survivor of Nine-Storey Fall Arrives Home 

034-06: Philippine Embassy in Brunei Honors OFW Awardees 

033-06:  Philippine Embassy, Riyadh Assists in Negotiations for Islamic Development Bank Assistance to Develop  Old Sultan Kudarat Provincial Capitol into an Educational Center 

032-06: Secretary Romulo Welcomes Adviser to the Malaysian Prime Minister on GRP-MILF Peace Talks 

031-06: Secretary Romulo Welcomes Secretary-General of World Islamic Call Society

030-06: Secretary Romulo Meets Kuwait Ambassador in Diplomatic Efforts to Save OFW Ranario 

029-06: “People at the Center of Philippine Foreign Policy” - Secretary Romulo Explains DFA Budget Before Senate 

028-06: APEC Workshop on Fighting Corruption and  Ensuring Transparency in the APEC Region 

027-06: Rizalistas Commemorate Rizal Day at Philippine Consulate General, New York 

026-06: San Francisco Consulate Commemorates Dr. Jose Rizal’s 109th Death Anniversary 

025-06: Ambassador Barsana Presents Credentials as Philippine Envoy to Brazil 

024-06:  Philippine Ambassador To Brazil Teresita Barsana Holds Talks with President Lula 

023-06: Taiko! Tambol! Drumbeats Herald Start of RP-Japan Friendship Year Celebrations 

022-06: Secretary Romulo Welcomes Japanese Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, Discusses Events to Celebrate 50 Years of RP-Japan Relations 

021-06:  Philippine Embassy in Buenos Aires Offers Wreath at the Bust of Dr. Rizal 

020-06: Philippine Consulate General in Agana Celebrates Rizal’s Martyrdom with the Filipino Community 

019-06:  Philippine Embassy in Canberra Commemorates Rizal Day 

018-06:  Philippine Ambassador to Hanoi Urges Officers and Staff to Emulate Dr. Rizal’s Love of Country 

017-06:  Philippine Consulate General in Manado Celebrates Rizal’s Martyrdom 

016-06:  Study on RP Export Potentials in Health and Wellness Sector Now Underway

015-06:  Ambassador Puyat Leads Rizal Day Rites in Chile 

014-06:  Philippine Embassy in Yangon at 109th Anniversary of Martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal 

013-06:  Secretary Romulo and Ambassador Yamazaki at Photo Exhibit to Commemorate 50th Year of Philippines-Japan Relations 

012-06:  Secretary Romulo and Ambassador Yamazaki Launch Philippines-Japan Friendship Year to Celebrate 50 Years of Diplomatic Relations 

011-06:  DFA Receives Non-Resident Ambassador-Designate of Peru 

010-06:  DFA Receives Non-Resident Ambassador-Designate of Yemen 

009-06:  DFA Receives Non-Resident Ambassador-Designate of Kazakhstan 

008-06: Secretary Romulo at the 58th Independence Day of Myanmar 

007-06:  Philippine Embassy in Muscat Sets Up Mini-Exhibit to Commemorate 109th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal 

006-06: Philippine Embassy in Brunei Honors Rizal in Simple Rites 

005-06: Secretary Romulo Welcomes Hawaii Governor Lingle, Honors Filipino-Hawaiian for “Meaningfully Contributing” to American Society 

004-06: Secretary Romulo Receives Ambassador-Designate of Qatar 

003-06: Secretary Romulo Receives Ambassador-Designate of Pakistan 

002-06:  Secretary Romulo Leads in Flag Raising Rites on First Working Day of 2006, Rallies DFA Personnel to “Do and Give Our Best for Our Country and Our People” 

001-06:  Special Envoy Abu Represents Philippines at 1st Year  Commemorative Rites for the Victims of the Tsunami Tragedy in Aceh, Indonesia