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Qatar-bound Filipino workers need not pay placement fees –DMW

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 3, 2024

The Department of Migrant Workers said Filipinos intending to work in Qatar should not be charged placement fees. This is in accordance with Article 33 of Qatar Law No. 14 of 2004, the DMW said. Qatar Law prohibits licensed recruitment agencies from collecting payment for recruitment fees, expenses, or other associated costs from workers coming […]

Pinoy crew of oil tanker attacked by Houthis in Red Sea now back in PH

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 2, 2024

Twenty-two Filipino seafarers who were part of the crew of MT Sounion which was recently attacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea were safely repatriated back into the country. The seafarers were on three separate flights that arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport starting on Saturday, according to a report by Mao dela […]

125 Pinoy victims of illegal cyber scam centers in Laos repatriated

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 1, 2024

A total of 125 Filipinos who fell victim to illegal cyber scam centers in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (GTSEZ) in Laos have been repatriated in seven days since August 24, the Department of Foreign Affairs said. The repatriation was conducted by the Philippine Embassy in Vientiane following a crackdown by Lao authorities on […]

Pinay vlogger in UAE gains popularity speaking in Indian accent

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)August 31, 2024

DUBAI, United Arb Emirates – A Filipina working in sales at a pharmaceutical company here has gained TikTok fame for her perfect mimicry of the South Asian accent enjoyed by mostly Indian nationals who obviously don’t feel offended but are actually having a blast seeing her speak English their way. “In my viral videos, most […]

Pinay cybersecurity expert in UAE cautions OFWs vs scammers

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)August 30, 2024

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – With attempts by scammers to prey on victims almost becoming a daily occurrence, a Filipina expat here with years of experience in cybersecurity has cautioned overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) not to let their guard down to protect their hard-earned money. Irene Corpuz, who now runs her own consulting company engaged […]

CFO’s ‘BaLinkbayan’ gives Pinoys abroad opportunity to help build PH communities

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)August 29, 2024

The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) on Wednesday gathered stakeholders both from the government and private sector for a two-day event in Muntinlupa aimed at boosting partnerships regarding its “BaLinkBayan” project. The project is CFO’s way of connecting Filipinos abroad to social and economic initiatives offered in the Philippines to encourage them to become development […]

Canada to allow fewer temporary foreign workers

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)August 28, 2024

OTTAWA, Canada – Canada will allow in fewer temporary foreign workers under tightened rules announced Monday, part of a turnaround in its generous immigration policy that has resulted in an unwieldy surge of newcomers. The rules include reinstituting a ban on temporary foreign worker permits for low-wage jobs in cities with an unemployment rate of […]

DFA to Pinoy seafarers: Use right to refuse sailing amid Red Sea conflict

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)August 24, 2024

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday urged Filipino seafarers to use their “right to refuse sailing” for their safety, considering the escalation of conflict in the Red Sea. “This situation has worsened due in part to the conflict escalation in the Red Sea that poses a clear and present danger to all Filipino […]

Broke OFW turns himself into a businessman through financial literacy

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)August 23, 2024

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – An overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who had a grand time splurging and woke up one day scraping the barrel has pulled himself together to become a successful businessman running an online, short film content production company and a bar. For some time, Ace Mullet of Calamba, Laguna lived in a […]

Tanker with 23 Pinoys aboard adrift after multiple attacks in Red Sea –UKMTO

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)August 22, 2024

DUBAI — A Greek-flagged oil tanker was adrift in the Red Sea on Wednesday after repeated attacks that started a fire on the vessel and caused the ship to lose power, the UK maritime agency said. The Sounion was first attacked by two small boats and hit by multiple projectiles about 77 nautical miles (142 […]

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