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The article discusses the generation of passport applicants by the Philippine Embassy on the first working day of 2018 for the 10-year passport validity surge.

The article focuses on the efforts of international heads to counter terrorism as discussed at the congress of ASEAN-US Commemorative Summit at Manila, Philippines, and talks of law enforcement cooperation, prevention of trafficking of women and children, and concern over cybersecurity.

The article focuses on declaration of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) over death of Filipino boy in a terrorist attack at Barcelona, Spain and informs about other Irish citizens of Filipino descent who were injured during the attack.

The article reports on approaches of the Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) leads to safety of overseas Filipino worker Jennifer Dalquez from death penalty in the United Arab Emirates (UAE); and Dalquez was acquitted for murder of her employer.

The article reports on death of Filipino-American sailor Carlos Victor Ganzon Sibayan at collision of the USS Fitzgerald ship and ACX Crystal container ship at Yokosuka in Japan; and declaration of the U.S. Navy secretary Sean Stackley for management of an investigation regarding the collision.

The article offers the insights of former Philippine President Fidel Ramos regarding his disappointment over the administration of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.

The article reports that according to the U.S. State Department, China should accept the ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration which rejected its ownership of South China Sea.

The article reports that Filipino Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano has criticized former Filipino President Benigno Aquino III due to his policies and actions on the West Philippine Sea.

The article reports that Philippines Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment Silvestre Bello III and Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano argued and shouted on each other on who was to be blamed for expelling Philippine Ambassador Renato Villa by Kuwait.

The article reports that officials of the Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) have demanded the resignation of Secretary of Foreign Affairs Alan Peter Cayetano and his appointees. It reports that the resignation is called for the gross incompetence that has brought diplomatic standoff with Kuwait. The career officers in a letter stated that Cayetano reaction towards the distressed housemaids of the country was miscalculated with no vision on foreign policy, hence should be resigned.

The article reports that according to Philippine ambassador Victoria Bataclan, no Filipino was injured in the terrorist attack in Brussels, Belgium, as of April 2016, and mentions that in the wake of the bombings Philippines President Benigno Aquino has ordered strengthen security measures.

The article reports on the execution of Joselito Zapanta, an overseas Filipino worker, who was convicted by the Riyadh Grand Court of Saudi Arabia for murder and robbery of his Sudanese landlord, on December 29, 2015.

The article reports on a legal case brought by the government of the Philippines to the Arbitral Tribunal of the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, Netherlands against China over territorial disputes in the West Philippine Sea.

The article reports on a statement from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying, delivered on May 26, 2015, that China will not bully small countries such as the Philippines but that such countries should not provoke China regarding the disputed Spratly Islands.

The article focuses on the visit of Iceland Foreign Minister Gudlaugur Thor Thordarson to Philippines for accessing the social situation representing United Nations, post accusations of human right abuse and extrajudicial killings as part of fight against illegal drugs, initiated by the president.

The article discusses the remarks of the U.S. Ambassador Sung Kim on the attitude of the U.S. toward Asia and the policies of the country leaving no space for China to have control over the Asia-Pacific region.

The article reports that pro-administration bloggers who have become part of government in the Philippines were taken to task by senators for continuing with their online activities without thinking of responsibility and accountability, including spreading "fake news." Topics discussed include Presidential Communications Operations Office Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson and Department of Foreign Affairs consultant Rey Nieto appearing at the Senate hearing on fake news.

The article reports that a Filipino caregiver in Israel was given financial settlement from her agency after filing a case for illegal collection of placement fee before the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration.

The article reports that the U.S. visa policy in Philippines remains unchanged as it is not affected by U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on U.S. President Donald Trump Administration's travel ban, and mentions implementation of Executive Order 13870 in compliance with the ruling by U.S. State Department.

The article reports on death presumption declaration for reporter Ligaya Moore in a fire accident of the Grenfell Tower in London, England by the Philippine Embassy; and request of the Embassy for identification by survivors of the accident for assistance by Overseas Workers Welfare Administration.

The article reports that the Singaporean Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the Philippine National Bank (PNB) in January 2014 concerning the ill-gotten wealth left by the late Philippine President Ferdinand E. Marcos.

The article reports on the appeal made by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as of December 2013 to donor countries to increase aid to typhoon-hit Philippines as the country faces a funding shortage towards recovery.

The article discusses the New York Times newspaper editorial "Accountability for Duterte" on the European Union's warning for economic sanctions in Philippines holding President Rodrigo Duterte responsible for killings, reinstatement of death penalty and lowering of criminal age of prosecution.

The article reports on a temporary restraining order issued by Court of Appeals in the Philippines to stop the Nueva Ecija Regional Trial Court Branch 88 from taking of death row prisoner Mary Jane Veloso's deposition in criminal cases filed against her recruiters, Cristina Sergio and Julius Lacanilao.

The article reports that the Philippine Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia requested information from the Royal Malaysian Police on the alleged link of five arrested Filipinos with the militant group Islamic State (IS).

The article reports that Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. has defended the Philippine administration's anti-drug war and human rights issue before the United Nations Human Rights Council.

The article reports on the need for Rodrigo Duterte, President of the Philippines, to invite U.S. President Donald Trump to the East Asia Summit (EAS) in November 2017 with a focus to reboot relationship between both the countries.

The article reports that the Supreme Court of Taiwan has announced death sentence for Nemencia Armia and Darwin Gorospe Sarmiento as they were convicted of murder; and mentions that clemency was granted to both the criminals.

The article reports on Philippine delegation, consisting of Patrick Chuasoto, Hermogenes Esperon, and Martin Andanar, to attend the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in Washington, D.C. on January 20, 2017.

The article reports that Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. will find a new posting for the country's ambassador to the England to replace outgoing ambassador Evan Garcia.

The article discusses that how despite an international legal victory against China in the South China Sea dispute, the Philippines has strained ties with U.S. the European Union and the United Nations. It is mentioned that the Permanent Court of Arbitration ruled in the favor of the Philippines in this dispute instead of China giving victory to the Duterte Administration. It is stated that despite this win U.S., EU have opposed Duterte Administration for its violent handling of war on drugs.

The article reports on the U.S. State Department travel warning for Americans to avoid going to Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago in the Philippines citing insurgent activities in the area, terrorist threats and kidnappings by groups such as the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) active in Maguindanao, Cotabato City and Sultan Kudarat.

The article reports on the statement of Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. saying that it would still be possible for the country to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) despite clarification on the impending investigation into cases of extrajudicial killings.

The article reports that the United Nations (UN) has honored the memory of Filipino staff and other workers who died in the line of duty from January 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016.

The article reports on the accomplishments of outgoing U.S. ambassador to the Philippines Philip Goldberg as of 2016. Topics include the signing of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement, Goldberg's participation in the relief efforts after Typhoon Yolanda in 2013, the dislike of President Rodrigo Duterte for Goldberg for criticizing Duterte's jokes and the uncertainty of the Philippine-U.S. relations following the pronouncements and controversial statements of Duterte.

The article reports on the statement of Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. regarding the country's foreign policy and to work with the international community on human rights issues as of 2016. Topics include the concern of the United Nations on the extrajudicial killings in the course of the government's antidrug campaigns, the commitment of the government to adhere to due process and rule of law and the decision of the government to have an independent foreign policy.

The article reports on an expected increase in global youth unemployment in 2016 according to the International Labor Organization (ILO).

The article reports on the plan by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to appoint Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana as the country's ambassador to the U.S.

The article presents an advisory from the Philippine Embassy in Paris for Filipinos in Nice and those who plan to travel to France in exercising caution and vigilance after the terrorist attack in Nice on July 14, 2016.

The article reports that former Philippines Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario has praised the Permanent Arbitral Tribunal for its ruling favoring the country's ownership of the South China Sea. According to del Rosario, the ruling affirms the collective belief that right is might and international law is the great equalizer of countries.

The article offers the insight of Federica Mogherini, European Union (EU) High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, on the opposition of the EU against the intimidation and violence faced by journalists and other individuals for exercising their right to freedom of expression.

The article reports on the statements issued by Australian Ambassador Amanda Gorely regarding the comment of Philippine presidential candidate and Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte about the rape and killing of Australian Missionary at the Davao prison in 1989. She states that rape and murder should never be joked or trivialized. It mentions that the political rivals of Duterte and civil society groups took turns in condemning him.

The article offers information on the annual report of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) which indicated on the climate status of Earth which is one degree Celsius hotter than at the beginning of 20th century, and includes insights from WMO Secretary-General Petteri Taalas.

The article reports on establishment of military bases in the South China Sea by Chinese military, citing international conflict over the waters, and mentions strategies of the Indonesian government for maintaining peace in the sea.

The article focuses on the resignation of Albert del Rosario as secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in the Philippines, and the uncertainty on del Rosario's replacement with choices Laura del Rosario, a career diplomat, and Edwin Lacierda, President Noynoy Aquino's spokesman.

The article reports that the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) has stated disaster risk reduction to focus on women and seeks to stop discrimination against women along with the views of UNISDR head Robert Glasser on importance on human rights and gender equality.

The article reports that Chinese vessels have removed grounded Filipino fishing vessel and left the Quirino Atoll in Philippines along with the views of Hong Lei, spokesman of China's Foreign Ministry, on an appeal to fishing vessels to leave the place due to concerns of safety of navigation.

The article discusses the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) report which cited China as the most disaster-prone country in 2015, followed by the U.S., India, and the Philippines and mentions the dominance of weather- and climate-related disasters like droughts and floods.

The article reports on the commitment of the Philippines and the U.S. on close coordination on security and defense initiatives as part of the implementation of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA). It mentions topics including Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario and Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin, the territorial conflict with China over the South China Sea.

The article reports that Philippine Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva Ambassador Cecilia Rebong and other international business organizations have urged the need for the Philippine government to strengthen its services for protecting migrant workers in other countries.