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    • Over 300 repatriated Filipino sailors from Germany arrive in PH

    Robie de Guzman   •   May 28, 2020   •   280

    MANILA, Philippines – More than 300 Filipino seafarers repatriated from cruise ships docked in Germany have arrived in the Philippines, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said.

    In a statement issued on Wednesday, the DFA said the group was among the crewmembers of Sea Chefs and TUI cruises who had to wait for two months to be repatriated after their usual cruise liner routes, mainly in the Caribbean region, were suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.

    The repatriated Filipinos landed in Manila on May 25 after they departed from Hamburg via a chartered TUI Airlines flight, the department said.

    The repatriates were assisted at the send-off by TUI staff, Philippine Ambassador to Germany Ma. Theresa Dizon-De Vega, and Labor Attaché Delmer Cruz, it added.

    Before boarding, Ambassador Dizon-De Vega expressed appreciation to the Filipino crew for their patience and understanding, as well as the companies for their coordination.

    “It has been a very difficult period for all of you and we look forward to the time when you can all come back to work in the cruise industry,” Dizon-De Vega said.

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    UPDATE: 24 Filipinos injured, one missing in Beirut blast — DFA

    Marje Pelayo   •   August 6, 2020

    MANILA, Philippines — In an advisory, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)  on Wednesday (August 5) said 10 of the 11 initially reported missing seafarers have been found safe and accounted for, as reported by the Philippine Embassy in Beirut. 

    This recent development leaves one seafarer still missing, the DFA said. 

    The 10 seafarers suffered minor injuries and are now with the management of the shipping company Abu Merhi Cruises at Ain el Mraiseh, Beirut.

    Meanwhile, Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Civilian Security and Consular Concerns Dodo Dulay confirmed the latest tally of injured Filipinos in the massive explosion is at 24.

    He said most of the injured are household service workers. 

    Except for one critical, all injured are in stable condition or with minor wounds, the official said.

    Filipino fatalities remain at two and the search for the missing Filipino is ongoing.

    The DFA assured that through the Philippine Embassy in Beirut, it will continue to ascertain the conditions of the seafarers and the other Filipinos who were reported hospitalized due to the incident..

    The DFA also informs the public that all its Embassy personnel are safe, with no reported physical damage in its premises.

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    DFA main building in Roxas Blvd. reopens July 30

    Marje Pelayo   •   July 30, 2020

    MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reopened its main building in Roxas Boulevard Pasay City on Thursday (30 July) following the Department’s review of public health and safety measures currently in place and the adoption of additional measures for the protection of its personnel.

    For updates regarding services and announcements, the Department encourages the public to visit any of the DFA’s media platforms: DFA website, Facebook page or Twitter.

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    DFA main building in Roxas Blvd. temporarily closed until further notice

    Marje Pelayo   •   July 28, 2020

    MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has announced that its main building in Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City will be temporarily closed beginning Tuesday (July 28) until further notice.

    The measure is part of the Department’s assessment of public health and safety regulations currently in place.

    After 48 hours of assessment, the Department will make another announcement on whether it will reopen soon.

    The DFA, however, advised the public that the agency’s Consular Office in ASEANA and all other Consular Offices will remain open for service, in accordance with their publicized operating hours.

    For updates, the public is advised further to check on DFA’s online platforms: 

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