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Most Filipinos Seeking Amnesty in UAE Choose to Stay, Says PH Ambassador

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 12, 2024

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Most Filipinos who have overstayed and are taking advantage of the ongoing amnesty program prefer to stay in the UAE and look for jobs, said Philippine Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Alfonso A. Ver. So far, 286 overstaying overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their children have been repatriated in […]

CHR calls on gov’t to boost protection for OFWs

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 11, 2024

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has urged the Philippine government to increase its efforts to protect overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), especially after a Filipino was executed in Saudi Arabia over a murder case. In their statement, the CHR expressed condolences to the family of the executed Filipino and said the tragic event shows the […]

Most Filipinos in Lebanon ‘Feel Safe’ Despite Ongoing Israel-Hezbollah Conflict, Says PCO

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 10, 2024

Many Filipinos in Lebanon are choosing to stay despite the ongoing fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, said Presidential Communications Secretary Cesar Chavez on Thursday. Lebanon is currently under Alert Level 3, which allows Filipinos to leave voluntarily. However, Chavez explained that most Filipinos there feel safe and are not eager to leave. “Most Filipinos in […]

President Marcos Orders Help for Filipinos in Middle East to Come Home

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 9, 2024

In Vientiane, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is making sure that Filipinos in the Middle East can safely return home. During a meeting with government leaders on the sidelines of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summit, he told them to get everything ready to help those affected by the ongoing crisis in that region. Marcos […]

Historic Moment: First Filipino Officially Appointed as Justice Secretary in Micronesia!

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 8, 2024

NEW YORK – A historic moment has unfolded as the Federated States of Micronesia has confirmed its first-ever Filipino Justice Secretary! Through Congressional Resolution No. 23-214, the country’s Congress officially appointed Leonito Bacalando Jr., a Filipino lawyer, to serve as the Secretary of the Department of Justice. This important announcement was made on September 25, […]

Filipino Worker in UAE Buys House, Lot, and Car by Successfully Selling ‘Binatog’

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 7, 2024

Sales have been booming for Garcia’s binatog business in Dubai, and he attributes the success to the uniqueness and authenticity of their product. “Malakas po ang sales ng binatog dahil po kami lang meron nito dito and authentic po talaga. Galing Philippines po ang mais na gamit namin,” he shared proudly. Garcia’s business has grown […]

No Filipinos in oil tanker attacked by Houthi in Red Sea –DFA

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 6, 2024

“We’re checking kung may Filipinos sa ship na ‘yun… Luckily, walang Filipinos so far sa latest attack,” DFA Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega said at a news forum in Quezon City. (We’re checking if there were Filipinos on that ship… Luckily, there were no Filipinos so far in the latest attack.) Houthi released video footage of […]

Over 100 Pinoys in Lebanon ready to be repatriated –DMW

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 5, 2024

Over 100 Filipinos in Lebanon are ready to be repatriated amid Israel’s offensive against the Hezbollah group, a Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) official said Thursday. In an interview on Unang Balita, DMW Undersecretary Bernard Olalia said 111 Filipinos are just waiting for their departure from Lebanon while about 115 others are just waiting for […]

Hontiveros to meet distressed OFWs in Qatar, calls for stronger protection measures

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 4, 2024

Senator Risa Hontiveros is calling for stronger safety measures that will protect the rights and the well-being of overseas Filipino workers, as she is scheduled to meet at least 50 OFWs in Qatar who reportedly suffered abuse from their employers. In a statement, Hontiveros said the meeting with the distressed OFWs is part of her […]

DMW: Gov’t eyeing chartered flights to repatriate OFWs from Lebanon

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 3, 2024

The Philippine government is considering chartered flights to repatriate overseas Filipino workers in Lebanon amid the offensive launched by Israel against the Hezbollah group, Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Undersecretary Bernard Olalia said Wednesday. It was reported that the OFW repatriation has been delayed due to flight cancellations. ”The challenge is that we do not have […]

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