3 OFWs die in Beirut building

Three Filipinos were among the 26 people killed when a five-story residential building in Beirut, Lebanon collapsed Monday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed in a radio interview Tuesday.

Aside from the Filipinos, the victims included eight Sudanese, two Egyptians and two Jordanians, local newspaper has reported.

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Benefits for Filipino veterans pressed

Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Cuisia Jr. has made a “strong representation” before US officials for assistance on behalf of Filipino veterans who were denied their benefits pursuant to the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation (FVEC).

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DFA Consular Affairs Office announces schedule for those affected by typhoon Pedring

The Department of Foreign Affairs – Office of Consular Affairs (DFA-OCA) announced a schedule for passport applicants who were unable to file their applications due to heavy rains brought by typhoon Pedring.

In view of the continuing inclement weather brought about by heavy rains and strong winds, the DFA-OCA is suspending its passport and other consular operations today, September 27.

Passport applicants scheduled today, who were or are unable to file their applications, may come any day until October 7 (Friday) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

dfa.gov.ph

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