Repatriating Filipinos in Gaza would be harder than those in Israel – DFA
Ambassador Wilfredo Santos, who is stationed in Jordan, said it might be dangerous to leave the Gaza Strip now since exit points had been blocked.
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PH, US, Japan and Canada navies flex solidarity in waters off southern Luzon
After sailing together, the ships conducted an air defense exercise that focused on tracking and identifying an approaching aircraft.
Cambodia, Philippines boost tourism, flights
Cambodian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sophea met with Philippine ambassador Aquino, and pledged to strengthen collaboration in trade, investment, agriculture, defence and…
China drives away Philippine naval gunboat for intrusion
The operation was conducted professionally, in accordance with regulations, and legitimately, a spokesman said.
‘Propaganda,’ AFP says of China’s claim it drove away PH vessel from Panatag
AFP Chief of Staff Brawner confirmed there was a Philippine Navy ship conducting a maritime patrol near Panatag Shoal but it was not chased out as claimed by China, he said.
Armed groups benefit from rampant cigarette smuggling: Global security expert
An expert also underscored the importance of controlling cigarette smuggling, since the Philippine government is losing billions of pesos a year in unpaid taxes.
Use excess RCEF fund to aid rice farmers: President Marcos
President Marcos cited that the remaining money from the P10 billion RCEF must be used to provide drying, mechanization, and other equipment that will support rice farmers and…
UN official to launch disaster risk reduction meet in Manila
The conference will gather representatives from the national and local government, private sector, academe and scientific institutions, civil society, international development…
Philippines’ budget department releases 1 billion pesos for Marawi rehab, victims’ compensation
The approval will benefit 362 victims, who will receive monetary compensation under the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund.
Philippines, Australia to hold ‘small-scale’ joint drills in Palawan
The exercise, which runs from Oct. 16 to Oct. 27 and involves some 80 soldiers from both sides, will focus on counterterrorism operations and special operations.