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DFA: Replacement crew needed for release of 18 Filipino seafarers onboard ship seized by Iran

Tristan Nodalo, CNN Philippines — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 22:19:43 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 23) — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said that the manning agency of the 18 Filipino seafarers onboard St. Nikolas is looking for a replacement crew to facilitate their possible release. The seafarers were onboard the oil tanker off the Gulf of Oman last January 11 when the Iranian

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Negotiations for release of 17 Filipinos seafarers still ongoing — DFA

Tristan Nodalo, CNN Philippines — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 06:07:44 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 16) — Diplomatic negotiations for the release of the 17 Filipino seafarers held hostage since November are still ongoing, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. The crew members were aboard a Galaxy Leader Ship when a group of Houthi rebels hijacked the vessel off the coast of Yemen. READ:

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DFA: Iran assures safety of 18 Filipino seafarers in their custody

Tristan Nodalo, CNN Philippines — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 23:47:22 +0000

DFA: Iran assures safety of 18 Filipino seafarers in their custody Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 15) — The Iranian government assured the safety of the 18 Filipino seafarers from the seized US oil tanker now in their custody, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. In an interview with reporters, DFA Undersecretary Eduardo de

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Canada to support implementation of PH universal healthcare act, explores cooperation on critical minerals

Tristan Nodalo, CNN Philippines — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 23:36:44 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 12) — The Canadian government is stepping up its official development assistance to the Philippines by providing ₱627 million (CAD $15 million) in new investments focusing on health services expansion and climate adaptation During his official visit to the Philippines, Canadian Minister of International Development Ahmed Hussen said Ottawa is

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Marcos likely to visit Canada in late 2024 — envoy

Tristan Nodalo, CNN Philippines — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 22:18:55 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 12) — The Philippines and Canada will celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations this year to be highlighted by the possible visit of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Ottawa. The Canadian government said they are arranging with their Philippine counterparts the possible trip of Marcos to the North American country.

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Taiwan assures safety of Filipinos amid China’s ‘reunification’ plans

Tristan Nodalo, CNN Philippines — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 23:40:04 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 4) — The Taiwan government assured the safety of over 150,000 Filipinos in the island amid China’s determination to pursue its “reunification” plans with Taipei. \”Don’t worry about the safety of your workers in Taiwan,\” said Taipei Economic Cultural Office (TECO) Representative Wallace Chow.This was after Chow was asked about

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DMW sees an increase in job opportunities in Japan, South Korea, Canada

Tristan Nodalo, CNN Philippines — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 22:32:05 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 26) — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) sees an increase in job opportunities for Filipinos in Japan, South Korea, and in the different provinces of Canada. Canada’s Saskatchewan province is actively recruiting Filipino workers, especially healthcare professionals. In an interview with reporters on Tuesday, DMW Undersecretary Patricia Yvonne Caunan

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Saudi Arabia to hire thousands of Pinoy skilled workers for mega infra projects

Tristan Nodalo, CNN Philippines — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 22:29:35 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 26) — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is in talks with the Saudi Arabian government and mega construction firms for the possible deployment of Filipino skilled workers to the Middle Eastern country. DMW Undersecretary Patricia Yvonne Caunan told reporters on Tuesday that the agency has been conducting regular meetings

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PH, U.S. in discussion for possible F-16 fighter jets procurement

Tristan Nodalo, CNN Philippines — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 18:51:21 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 22) – Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez has revealed that there are ‘open discussions’ on Manila’s possible procurement of F-16 fighter jets from Washington. The diplomat said that should the deal push through, it would be a big boost to the country’s air defense capabilities.Security officials

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France opens new visa processing centers in Manila, Cebu

Tristan Nodalo, CNN Philippines — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 10:25:12 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 16) — The French government inaugurated new visa processing centers in Manila and Cebu on Friday, promising a more “efficient” application experience for Filipino travelers. The new visa centers are run by service provider TLS Contact. ‘4’: ‘contentWidth’: ‘fit-content’ ’embedCode’: ‘ LOOK: France inaugurates a new visa processing center in

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