Israel

Israel is a country currently facing international scrutiny due to the issuance of arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant by the International Criminal Court for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Recent developments include progress in hostage negotiations in Gaza, criticisms over UNRWA's alleged ties with Hamas, and efforts to boost tourism relations with countries like the Philippines.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

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Philippines, Israel eye FTA talks by 2028

The Philippines and Israel have agreed to pursue talks towards a free trade agreement (FTA) before the government's term ends in 2028 following the signing of the summary of discussions in Makati City on Tuesday.
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Negrense caregiver killed in Israel missile attack returns home

The remains of Negrense caregiver Leah Mosquera arrived in Bacolod early Thursday morning, more than a week after she died in Israel due to injuries from an Iranian missile attack.
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DFA downgrades travel alert for Philippines in Iran to Level 2

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has downgraded its travel alert for Filipinos in Iran to Level 2 or Restriction Phase due to positive developments in the security situation, effective immediately.
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AFP has evacuation plans for Filipinos in Middle East

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has contingency plans in place to evacuate Filipinos from the Middle East amid current tensions.
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Filipina caregiver Leah Mosquera dies in Iran missile attack

A Filipina caregiver named Leah Mosquera, 49 years old from Negros Occidental, died on Sunday, July 13 due to injuries sustained when an Iranian missile struck her apartment building in Rehovot, Israel last month.
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Oil firms set to reduce fuel prices next week: Gasoline down P0.70, diesel P0.10, kerosene P0.80

Oil firms are set to implement slight reductions in fuel prices next week, marking a second rollback following two consecutive hikes, with adjustments taking effect at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8.
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72 OFWs repatriated from Israel since conflict

Thirteen overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) were initially repatriated from Israel on Friday, July 4, due to rising tensions in the Middle East.
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AI-generated video falsely shows Iran attacking US city

A video circulating on social media falsely claims to show Iran retaliating against the United States with an attack in a US city.
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DOE forecasts oil price rollback next week; gasoline down over P1, diesel P0.50, kerosene P0.80

Oil prices are expected to fall for a second time next week following two recent increases, with gasoline decreasing by more than P1.00 per liter, diesel by P0.50 per liter, and kerosene by P0.80 per liter, according to the Department of Energy (DOE).
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74 OFWs set to return from Israel this week

Seventy-four Filipino workers from Israel are scheduled to return home this week as part of the government's ongoing repatriation program.
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