Philippines urges workers in Libya to leave while they can

The Philippines urged its thousands of workers in Libya on Saturday to leave the strife-torn nation now while they still can, warning that the remaining exit routes were closing fast. A ship chartered by Manila is set to sail from Malta in the coming days to pick up Filipinos from the ports of Benghazi, Misrata and possibly Tripoli, a foreign affairs department statement said. "The (Department ... More here: Philippines urges workers in Libya to leave while they can

Philippines monitors arrivals from west Africa for Ebola

The Philippines said on Friday (August 1) that people arriving from west African countries hit by the Ebola outbreak would be monitored for a month to prevent the virus spreading to the Asian nation. More here: Philippines monitors arrivals from west Africa for Ebola

Philippines admits massive Libya evacuation plan a 'challenge'

A Philippine plan to evacuate all 13,000 of its workers in strife-torn Libya is a "challenge", with many reluctant to leave despite the dangers, the Filipino foreign ministry said Friday. The ministry announced a "mandatory" evacuation of all 13,000 of its nationals living in Libya last month after the beheading of a Filipino construction worker abducted by unknown suspects. "Our target is 100 ... More here: Philippines admits massive Libya evacuation plan a 'challenge'

Philippines monitors arrivals from west Africa for Ebola

The Philippines said on Friday (August 1) that people arriving from west African countries hit by the Ebola outbreak would be monitored for a month to prevent the virus spreading to the Asian nation. More here: Philippines monitors arrivals from west Africa for Ebola

DOTC eyes interconnecting NAIA terminals 1 and 2

MANILA, Philippines – To cope with the increasing number of tourist arrivals, the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) is now looking at further expanding the capacity of the congested Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) with the full airline operations at the NAIA terminal 3. The government is aiming at interconnecting ... More here: DOTC eyes interconnecting NAIA terminals 1 and 2