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(Eagle News) — Another Filipino national was freed by Palestinian militant group Hamas, President Bongbong Marcos announced on Wednesday, November 29. “Just days after expressing concern for Noralyn Babadilla’s whereabouts, I am very happy to announce that Noralyn is safely back in Israel, becoming the second Filipino released from Gaza,” the President said on his official X account. With her release, the President said “all Filipinos affected by the war have been accounted for.” He […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine Government, the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP), the political-wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), and the New People’s Army (NPA) have “agreed to a principled and peaceful resolution to the armed conflict.” The commitment was contained in a four-paragraph Joint Statement signed on Nov 23, which was released through the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (PAPRU) Secretary Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. “Cognizant of […]
(Eagle News)–The Filipino seafarer who was hurt after a Russian missile hit their vessel in the Black Sea has returned to the Philippines. A photo posted by Department of Migrant Workers officer-in-charge Hans Cacdac showed the man whose left hand was in a cast posing with some government officials. Cacdac said he was welcomed by the DMW and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration. He said the DMW and OWWA will provide the seafarer with assistance. […]
(Eagle News)–Several flights on Saturday, Nov. 25, were canceled due to bad weather. The Manila International Airport Authority said the following is covered by the cancellation: Cebu Pacific (5J) 5J 821/822 Manila-Virac-Manila The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration has said the shear line is affecting the eastern section of Southern Luzon. It said the easterlies are also affecting Visayas and Mindanao.
(Eagle News)–The Philippines and Australia launched on Saturday, Nov. 25, a “maritime cooperative activity,” which President Bongbong Marcos said highlights the shared commitment of the two countries “to supporting the rules-based international order and a more peaceful, secure, and stable Indo-Pacific region.” According to the President, with the activity, “we endeavor to enhance bilateral interoperability in maritime security and domain awareness; test doctrines, existing protocols, and enhance efficiency; and foster closer cooperation between our countries’ […]
Gov’t ‘sparing no effort’ to locate another Filipino national, he adds (Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos on Saturday, Nov. 25, confirmed a Filipino was among the hostages recently released by Palestinian militant group Hamas. The President said Gelienor “Jimmy” Pacheco was part of the first group of 24 hostages released on Friday. The 33-year-old was taken hostage on Oct. 7. According to the President, Pacheco is now in the Philippine Embassy in Israel. The President lauded […]
(Eagle News) — President Bongbong Marcos on Friday, Nov. 24, allayed fears about his health condition after he was unable to attend the dinner reception during the opening of the 31st Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum the day before. “I, basically, just ran out of steam yesterday. Hindi pa ako nakapag-recover sa biyahe. I suppose I just needed rest. I’m fine now. Thank you for concern,” the President said. The chief executive was […]
(Eagle News) — President Bongbong Marcos has granted amnesty to rebel returnees and members of some insurgent groups in what the government said was a bid to encourage others to return to the folds of the law. According to Proclamations No. 403 to 406, the following are covered by the amnesty: Members of the Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng Manggagawa ng Pilipinas/Revolutionary Proletarian Army/Alex Boncayao Brigade former members of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National […]
(Eagle News)–Another batch of Overseas Filipino Workers from Israel arrived in the country on Thursday, Nov. 23. Department of Migrant Workers officer-in-charge Hans Leo Cacdac said of the 42 who arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), 30 were hotel workers and 12 were caregivers. Cacdac and Department of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega welcomed the group upon their arrival. The OFWs also received assistance from the government. “Aside from the financial […]
(Eagle News)–The government is doing all it can to ensure the safety of the 17 Filipino seafarers who were taken hostage by Houthi rebels in Yemen, President Bongbong Marcos said. According to the President, the Department of Foreign Affairs is coordinating with their counterparts in Iran, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia for updates. The Department of Migrant Workers, meanwhile, “is in regular communication with the families of the hostages,” he said. “The safety of our […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippines is negotiating another Code of Conduct with other Southeast Asian countries it has a territorial dispute with over the West Philippine Sea, President Bongbong Marcos said. According to the President, this was because “we are still waiting for the code of conduct between China and ASEAN and the progress has been rather slow unfortunately..” and the primordial concern was to maintain peace in the region. He said among these Southeast […]
(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos said he and China President Xi Jinping both agreed that the present challenges in the West Philippine Sea should not define the two countries’ relationship. President Marcos, who is in the US for the Asia-Pacific Economic Leaders’ Summit, revealed this during an interview at the Ritz-Carlton San Francisco, according to the Presidential Communications Office. The conversation between the two leaders took place on the sidelines of the summit. The President said […]
