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BI releases guidelines on Philippine Nikkei-Jin

by Margret Fermin

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) released new guidelines on Philippine Nikkei-Jin. In a statement, BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco shared that the guidelines, which was also approved by the Secretary of …

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EDCA projects not intended for war - DND chief

EDCA projects not intended for war – DND chief

by Margret Fermin

According to the Department of National Defense, projects under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement with the United States are intended to strengthen the Philippines’ defense capabilities rather than to engage …

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Filipino lawyer visiting US shot dead

Filipino lawyer visiting US shot dead

by Margret Fermin

Lawyer John “Jal” Laylo, the Filipino attorney who was shot in the United States while visiting relatives, has passed away. According to his mother, Leah Bustamante Laylo, John passed away …

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Marcos Jr. can go to US using diplomatic immunity - US Deputy Secretary

Marcos Jr. can go to US using diplomatic immunity – US Deputy Secretary

by Margret Fermin

Heads of state, such as President-Elect Bongbong Marcos, can freely enter the United States due to diplomatic immunity, according to Wendy Sherman, US Deputy Secretary of State. “When someone is …

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39 hate crimes against Filipinos in US reported - DFA

39 hate crimes against Filipinos in US reported – DFA

by Margret Fermin

According to a Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) official, 39 incidences of hate crime targeting Filipinos have been documented in the United States. DFA Assistant Secretary for Migrant Workers’ Affairs …

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US to work with new Philippine president - spokesman

US to work with new Philippine president – spokesman

by Margret Fermin

The US said it looks forward to working with the new Philippine president on crucial human rights and regional issues. US State Department spokesman Ned Price added last Monday’s elections …

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Duterte to join Summit for Democracy of United States

Duterte to join Summit for Democracy of United States

by Margret Fermin

President Rodrigo Duterte has accepted the invitation of United States President Joseph Biden to attend the Summit for Democracy on December 9 to 10, the Office of the President (OP) …

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Duterte allows continuation of VFA due to US assistance amid pandemic

Duterte allows continuation of VFA due to US assistance amid pandemic

by Margret Fermin

President Rodrigo Duterte announced that he recognizes American assistance to the Philippines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tomorrow afternoon, Duterte said he would personally accept the American donation of COVID-19 vaccines. …

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Vaccine donations from US possible factor in keeping VFA - Palace

Vaccine donations from US possible factor in keeping VFA – Palace

by Margret Fermin

Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said that President Rodrigo Duterte likely considered COVID-19 vaccine donation from the United States when he decided to retract the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) termination. “The …

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Philippines to receive millions of vaccines from US

Philippines to receive millions of vaccines from US

by Margret Fermin

The United States announced Monday that the Philippines would be among the countries to receive a portion of its 55 million donated COVID-19 vaccine doses. According to the US Embassy …

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Philippines, US open joint military exercises amid China tension

US, Philippines to discuss VFA termination this month – Locsin

by Margret Fermin

The United States and the Philippines would discuss the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) abrogation this month, according to Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Monday. “I am narrowing down …

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Migrants expected to benefit from Biden presidency

Migrants expected to benefit from Biden presidency: analyst

by Margret Fermin

Political analyst Dindo Manhit of Stratbase ADR Institute explained that migrants, especially Filipinos in America, will benefit, as Biden will allegedly adjust Donald Trump’s immigration policies. He also said that …

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BI ready to implement extension of travel ban to 10 countries

BI adds US to list of countries covered by travel ban

by Margret Fermin

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the expansion of the travel ban starting midnight of January 3, 2021. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente shared that following an order from Malacanang, foreign …

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China accuses O'Brien of sparking tension between Beijing and Philippines

China accuses O’Brien of sparking tension between Beijing and Philippines

by Margret Fermin

China has accused US National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien of sparking tension and creating chaos in the region after making critical remarks on the South China Sea, Taiwan, and Hong …

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Philippines suspends VFA termination upon Duterte's instruction

Philippines suspends VFA termination upon Duterte’s instruction

by Margret Fermin

DFA Secretary announced Tuesday the Philippines suspended the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) termination with the United States following the instruction of President Rodrigo Duterte.  The suspension, however, is only six …

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Chinese Ambassador to Israel found dead

Chinese ambassador to Israel found dead

by Margret Fermin

An embassy worker found the Chinese Ambassador to Israel dead inside his official residence in a coastal suburb north of Tel Aviv, Sunday morning.  Ambassador Du Wei, who took his …

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Trump says cutting ties with China would save him $500 billion

Trump says cutting ties with China would save him $500 billion

by Margret Fermin

US President Donald Trump said cutting ties with China would save the country $500 billion, referring to the estimated yearly imports from China. “There are many things we could do. …

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Trump 'not happy with China,' says US may seek damages over virus outbreak

Trump ‘not happy with China,’ says US may seek damages over virus outbreak

by Margret Fermin

US President Donald Trump said he may seek damages from China over the virus outbreak, which began in Wuhan City and has now infected more than 3 million people worldwide. …

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Palace disagrees with US on China capitalizing pandemic to push territorial claims

Palace disagrees with US on China capitalizing pandemic to push territorial claims

by Margret Fermin

Malacañang Palace, on Tuesday, said it disagreed with the United States’ perception that China is taking advantage of pandemic coronavirus to push its territorial ambitions in the South China Sea. …

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Trump says 'good luck' on health condition of Kim Jong Un

Trump says ‘good luck’ on health condition of Kim Jong Un

by Margret Fermin

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he doesn’t know the real health status of North Korea Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un, but he still wishes him well. “I wish him …

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Trump says US investigating whether coronavirus came from Wuhan lab

Trump says US investigating whether coronavirus came from Wuhan lab

by Margret Fermin

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday US government is trying to find out whether the pandemic coronavirus came from a lab in Wuhan, China. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meanwhile …

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How To Apply For Debt Assistance To Relieve Your Debts

How To Apply For Debt Assistance To Relieve Your Debts

by Kathryn K.

You might have done your best to have an emergency fund, but if it isn’t cutting it, you can get debt assistance from the government now. Debt adversely affects your …

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US reaching out after VFA abrogation- Duterte

US reaching out after VFA abrogation- Duterte

by Margret Fermin

President Rodrigo Duterte, on Tuesday, said the United States reached out to him after the Visiting Forces Agreement or VFA abrogation. Duterte made the statement before the newly appointed government …

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AFP chief says VFA abrogation makes Philippines 'self-reliant'

AFP chief says VFA abrogation makes Philippines ‘self-reliant’

by Margret Fermin

Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Felimon Santos Jr wants the country’s military forces to see the positive side of Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) abrogation. “I want everybody to …

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Trump on VFA termination 'that's fine, we'll save a lot of money'

Trump on VFA termination: ‘that’s fine, we’ll save a lot of money’

by Margret Fermin

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) termination between the US and the Philippines is fine with him and that it would save his country …

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Duterte confident China will not attack Philippines after VFA termination

Duterte confident China will not attack Philippines after VFA termination

by Margret Fermin

President Rodrigo Duterte is confident that China will not attack the Philippines even after its termination of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the US. In a speech by President …

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