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UAE Offers More Time for Overstaying OFWs to Apply for Visa Amnesty

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 2, 2024

DUBAI – Good news for Filipino workers and other foreigners staying too long in the UAE without proper visas! The United Arab Emirates (UAE) just announced an extension for its visa amnesty program. Originally set to end on October 31, this special program now runs until December 31. The program, launched by the UAE’s Federal […]

Pinay Overstayer Finally Home After 3 Long Months: ‘It Felt Like Forever’

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 1, 2024

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — For Dolly Bordones, a 34-year-old single mom from Capiz, life in hiding was like a nightmare. With no work visa, she spent three long months dodging authorities and worrying about her kids back home. “Every night, I felt like I was in jail,” Dolly shared. “I couldn’t sleep well. I […]

UAE Companies to Stop Hiring People Overstaying as Amnesty Ends

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 31, 2024

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – As the UAE’s two-month amnesty program ended on October 31, 2024, new rules now tell companies to stop hiring people who have overstayed their visas. Ambassador Alfonso A. Ver, along with Consul General Marford M. Angeles, announced this on Tuesday evening, October 29, as they organized a flight home for […]

Filipino Fans Fill NYC Venue for Side A Band’s Final U.S. Tour Show

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 30, 2024

NEW YORK CITY – Filipino fans packed the Palladium in Times Square to celebrate Side A band’s last U.S. concert on their “Now and Then” tour. This special event brought together Side A members from the 1980s all the way to their latest lineup, filling the venue with the sounds of their greatest hits. Though […]

Filipinos in UAE Rush to Go Home as Amnesty Program Ends Soon

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 29, 2024

Many Filipinos in the UAE who overstayed and couldn’t find new jobs are hurrying to complete their documents so they can go back to the Philippines before the amnesty program ends this Thursday, October 31, 2024. The Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General in Dubai are working hard to process repatriation papers […]

Pinay Cosmetologist Shines in Dubai’s Beauty Scene, Shares Her Humble Start!

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 28, 2024

In Dubai, Filipina cosmetologist Charmaine “Betty Arabia” Llerena is now a well-known name, attracting royalty and celebrities for her beauty services. But her story didn’t start out glamorous. When she first arrived in Dubai, Betty had to make do with just a shawarma and chai tea as her only meal of the day, budgeting tightly […]

290 Filipino OFWs Return Home Safely from Lebanon on Special Flight

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 27, 2024

A special chartered flight brought 290 Filipinos home from Lebanon on Friday due to the ongoing unrest in the Middle East, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced. The flight left Lebanon at 2 p.m. Beirut time, carrying 233 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) with their 13 family members, plus 21 other Filipinos and 23 dependents. […]

Filipino Teen Shines with Bronze Win in Australian Pickleball Championships!

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 26, 2024

GOLD COAST, Australia — Thirteen-year-old Filipino-Australian Javier Segui celebrated his birthday in an unforgettable way by winning a bronze medal at the 2024 Trilogy Funds Australian Pickleball Championships in Gold Coast! Competing in the 14 and Under Boys Singles Skill category, Javier’s first-ever tournament turned into a thrilling success. The championship, which ran from October […]

DMW Confirms Final Group of Pinoy Crew from Houthis-Attacked Ship Safely Back in PH

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 25, 2024

MANILA — The final group of Filipino seafarers from the ship attacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea is now safely back in the Philippines. Ten crew members from M/V Minoan Courage arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Wednesday afternoon. These ten seafarers are the last of the 21 Filipino crew members who […]

Pinoy OFWs in UAE Warned About Scammers Targeting Overstayers

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 24, 2024

With the amnesty period for overstayers nearing its end, Filipino workers in the UAE are being warned to avoid scammers while trying to fix their legal status. There have been reports of Filipinos, who thought they had sorted out their papers, being stopped at the airport and denied re-entry due to incomplete or fake documents. […]

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