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Pinoys in Saudi Still Stereotyped, Says IT Executive

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — For many Filipinos in the Middle East, the work is honest, dignified, and deeply respected. But for one Filipino IT executive, there’s a painful truth that still follows a lot of Kababayans around—especially in Saudi Arabia. They’re often assumed to belong in domestic and hospitality work. And even when they […]
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13 Filipinos Missing After HK Fires, Says Consulate

Thirteen Filipinos remain unaccounted for after the devastating Nov. 26 fires that swept through the Wang Fuk Court Residential Complex in Hong Kong, the Philippine Consulate General confirmed. According to a 24 Oras Weekend report, these individuals have not been officially listed as missing, but authorities still cannot verify their whereabouts. As of Saturday, only […]
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HK Tower Fire Death Toll Hits 128; 19 Filipinos Missing

HONG KONG — Heartbreak continues to deepen across the city as authorities confirm at least 128 people dead and 200 still missing in a devastating fire that tore through a high-rise residential complex — Hong Kong’s deadliest blaze in nearly eight decades. On Friday, the city’s anti-graft body announced that eight people have been arrested, […]
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Fil-Palestinian Vlogger Goes Viral With Pinoy-Focused Content

DUBAI, UAE — At first glance, you’d think he’s fully Arab.But look closer—and you’ll see the heart of a Filipino beating underneath. This is Hadee Alviar Abu Zahra, a 30-year-old Fil-Palestinian content creator whose unique blend of cultures has turned him into a rising online sensation. Known to hundreds of thousands as “Milksheikh Pinoy,” he […]
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OFW PhilHealth Fees Should Be Voluntary, New Bill Says

Overseas Filipino workers, long hailed as the nation’s lifeline, may finally get a break from another financial burden. ML party-list Representative Leila De Lima, together with Representatives Arlene Bag-ao and Cielo Krisel Lagman, has filed House Bill 6355, a measure that seeks to exempt OFWs from mandatory PhilHealth contributions. Their message is simple: OFWs already […]
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PH Meistersingers Win Gold in Prestigious Global Choir Contest

The Philippine Meistersingers have struck gold once again—this time on the international stage. The group achieved a stunning victory at the Rimini International Choral Competition in Italy, becoming the first Filipino choir to qualify for the World Choral Championship through this event, and only the second Filipino choir ever to earn a place in the […]
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