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  PH Vice President Sara sends her condolences to the Israeli envoy for those lost in Israel

  According to VP Sara relays to Israeli envoy her condolences to people killed in Israel | Global News (inquirer.net), the Philippines' vice president, Sara Duterte, expressed her condolences to the families of those who had perished in Israel as a result of the country's continuing conflict with Hamas.VP Sara Duterte conveyed her feelings to Ilan Fluss, the Israeli ambassador to the Philippines, during their encounter. Fluss and Duterte first met in Pasig City's Department of Education.Also, according to VP Sara relays to Israeli envoy her condolences to people killed in Israel | Global News (inquirer.net), the Vice President expressed gratitude to Fluss for Israel's acknowledgement of Filipinos lost in the fighting. Because innocent civilians—especially children—are the main casualties, the Philippines would continue to seek a nonviolent solution to bring about enduring peace, the VP said.

  2023-10-29 03:00
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  PH Bureau of Immigration advises visitors to adhere to departure regulations in a timely manner for the Undas

  According to Undas 2023: BI reminds foreigners to comply early with departure rules | Inquirer News, in advance of the Undas, All Saints' Day, and All Souls' Day holiday breaks, foreign nationals planning to exit the country are urged by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to ensure they have complied with their immigration departure obligations.The BI said on October 25 that early compliance with the regulations will cut down on waiting times in half by preventing needless lineups, especially at the airport cashiers run by the bureau the day of their flights, according to Undas 2023: BI reminds foreigners to comply early with departure rules | Inquirer News.In order to exit the country, registered foreigners who are working, studying, or residing permanently in the Philippines are reminded by BI must get a special return certificate or re-entry permission from any of the bureau's district, field, satellite, or extension offices around the nation.According to the BI, visitors who have been in the nation for more than six months may also get emigration clearance certificates prior to their departure.According to a press statement from BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco, the airport is expecting a huge influx of passengers this coming Undas. This time, they are witnessing a significant rise in the number of New Year's Day travelers due to the complete elimination of all Covid-related travel restrictions.Additionally, according to Undas 2023: BI reminds foreigners to comply early with departure rules | Inquirer News, BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco reminded people that online immigration services are available through the bureau's e-services portal, which is accessible at https://e-services.immigration.gov.ph/.In the one-stop store located at Ninoy Aquino International Airport's Terminal 3, he noted, departing foreigners might obtain the necessary paperwork.After checking in, travelers should head immediately to immigration, the BI told them, and they should arrive at least three hours before their departure.With the deployment of additional immigration agents, the Commissioner states that the agency is optimistic about the easier operations throughout the holiday season. As needed, they also allocated mobile counters and a fast reaction team for prompt deployment.

  2023-10-27 03:00
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  Some rice shipments to the Philippines are permitted by India

  According to India allows some rice shipments to the Philippines | The Star, According to a government ruling, India would permit the sale of non-basmati white rice to a number of nations, including the Philippines, which is one of the major buyers of the crop worldwide.India, the largest rice exporter in the world, outlawed the export of non-basmati white rice to other countries in July and then taxed ships carrying parboiled rice by 20% in an effort to control local pricing and guarantee an adequate supply of the grain for the home market.However, according to India allows some rice shipments to the Philippines | The Star, New Delhi stated that it will continue to evaluate, on a case-by-case basis, requests for rice supply from vulnerable, underprivileged nations.The Philippines, which typically imports the majority of its rice from Vietnam, will get 295,000 tons of non-basmati white rice from India. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines has imposed limitations on rice prices in an effort to control inflation, which the country is now fighting.New Delhi would sell non-basmati white rice to Nepal, Cameroon, Malaysia, Seychelles, Ivory Coast, and the Republic of Guinea in addition to the Philippines. India will supply the seven nations a little over a million tons in total.India approved limited rice shipments to Bhutan, Mauritius, and Singapore in August, but according to a government source, the country is unlikely to accept any additional requests for rice supply until farmers have harvested their new season crop.Although rice harvesting has barely begun in certain parts of India, according to India allows some rice shipments to the Philippines | The Star, crop yields might be negatively impacted by sporadic showers in other regions.By purchasing significant amounts of the new season produce from farmers, the Indian government is eager to bolster its stockpiles. Concerns about dwindling local supplies will be allayed by a larger harvest and increased government purchases.In a different development, a government release stated that Indian farmers increased their rice production from 129.4 million metric tons to 135.7 million metric tons in the crop year ending in June 2023.According to India allows some rice shipments to the Philippines | The Star, compared to 107.7 million metric tons the year before, 110.5 million metric tons of wheat were produced.

  2023-10-25 03:00