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‘Well-integrated’ Filipinos power Norway’s ships and hospitals
Filipinos in Norway have emerged as one of the most well-integrated migrant communities in Europe, making significant contributions to the Nordic country’s maritime and...
PH secures ‘safe, unhindered,’ toll-free Hormuz passage, says DFA
Iran has assured the Philippines of the “safe, unhindered, and expeditious” passage of Philippine-flagged vessels, energy shipments, and Filipino seafarers through the Strait of...
Dalai Lama joins Pope Leo in global call to lay down arms
The Dalai Lama has endorsed the peace appeal of Pope Leo XIV, urging an end to ongoing global conflicts and calling for dialogue over...
Pope renews global peace appeal before Easter
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday (March 31) renewed his appeal for peace, urging world leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump, to find ways to...
PH seeks safe passage deal with Iran amid Hormuz tensions
The Philippines is seeking formal recognition from Iran as a “non-hostile country” to ensure the safe passage of Philippine-flagged vessels and oil shipments, as...
Nordic-PH alliance gains urgency as MidEast war ripples globally
As war in the Middle East intensifies, the Philippines is finding renewed urgency in its partnerships with Nordic nations — anchored not just on...
UN tells US, Israel to end war, tells Iran to halt attacks on neighbors
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a renewed and urgent appeal to the United States, Israel, and Iran to de-escalate tensions, warning that...
Japan’s new child custody law to impact Filipino migrants
A major shift in Japan’s family law is set to affect thousands of Filipinos living abroad, following the introduction of a new child custody...
Energy, fertilizers, WPS safety top agenda in PH-China ties ‘reset’
The Philippines and China have resumed high-level diplomatic engagements, with discussions centered on the global fallout from the Middle East conflict, energy and fertilizer...
Nordic nations bet big on PH as global alliances shift
As tensions in the Middle East ripple through global energy markets and disrupt long-standing trade flows, the Philippines is quietly strengthening ties with a...