Iran asked to designate PH ‘non‑hostile’ for safe Hormuz passage – DFA

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has asked Iran to designate the Philippines as a “non-hostile” country, despite its close defense ties with the United States, to ensure the safe passage of Philippine-flagged vessels and oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. The request was made during a meeting between Foreign Affairs