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Senator Robin Padilla prayed for a permanent end to the Israel-Hamas conflict, lest it worsen and directly affect the Filipino people. In his prayer at the start of one of the Senate sessions, Padilla said the conflict has affected both young and old people, and regardless of faith – including Muslims, Jews and Christians. “Tulungan […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo met with officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs along with some lawmakers at DFA Central Office to discuss the current situation of Filipinos in Israel. Among those who attended the meeting were DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo, Usec. Eduardo de Vega of Migrant Workers Affairs, Usec. Maria Theresa Lazaro of Bilateral Relations […]
The Philippines risks losing some P7.4 billion in cash remittances from thousands of migrant Filipino workers, mostly caregivers and private duty nurses, in the event of an escalation in the war between Israel and the Islamic Resistance Movement, or Hamas. “Our best estimate is that Filipino workers in Israel send to their families here in […]
Senator Bong Go has raised his concern for the safety and well-being of Filipinos abroad, particularly Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Israel, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict. Go highlighted the significant sacrifices made by OFWs to provide a better life for their families. Most often, they face challenges such as getting caught in the middle of […]
Senator Mark Villar expressed his utmost concern regarding the safety of Filipino migrants in the areas of conflict, particularly Israel and Gaza. “In times of conflict, our priority should be the safety of our people. I am urging all concerned government agencies of the Philippine government to exhaust all available means to secure the safety […]
Senator Bong Go has issued an urgent appeal to various government agencies, including the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), and Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), to conduct immediate action to account Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) affected by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. As Vice […]
The House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs chaired by KABAYAN Party-list Representative Ron Salo held a briefing with concerned agencies on the current situation of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) in Israel, as well as their ongoing evacuation and repatriation efforts. Salo conveyed his deepest sorrows and sincerest condolences to Filipinos who lost their loved ones […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has assured that the conflict between the Israelis and Palestinians will have minimal effect on local agriculture production in the country. “The Israel government has been a long-time partner of the DA in various initiatives particularly in water management and fertilization, and so we hope for the immediate resolve of the […]
Senator Robin Padilla is eyeing Israel as a model for the Philippines in allowing the use of cannabis (marijuana) strictly for medical purposes, as well as in preventing its misuse or abuse. Padilla, who chaired the recent hearing of the Senate Health Subcommittee tackling Senate Bill 230 (Medical Cannabis Compassionate Access Act), said he gained […]
The Senate adopted a resolution congratulating Israel on its 75th anniversary which will be celebrated on May 14, 2023. Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva, who sponsored Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 59, said the relationship between Israel and the Philippines is deeply rooted in faith as well as the countries’ common beliefs. For his part, Senate […]