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363 OFWs return home safely as Middle East tensions rise

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)April 16, 2026
They came home quietly… but their journey was anything but easy. On Wednesday morning, 363 overseas Filipino workers—and their families—finally stepped back on Philippine soil. Safe. Relieved. Home. Their return comes as tensions continue to rise in parts of the Middle East, forcing many Filipinos to leave behind not just their jobs… but the lives […]
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OWWA Urges Undocumented Filipinos in Middle East to Return Home Now

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)April 14, 2026
There’s a message reaching out to Filipinos far from home…a message filled with reassurance, not fear. On Tuesday, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) made it clear—undocumented Filipino workers in the Middle East are not alone… and they are not in trouble. They are being asked to come home. And more importantly… they are being […]
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PH Ships Assured Safe Passage Despite Hormuz Threat

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)April 13, 2026
Tension is rising… but for now, there is reassurance. Amid growing fears of conflict in the Middle East, one question hangs heavy: Are Filipino ships safe? On Monday, the Department of Foreign Affairs gave a clear answer—yes. Philippine-flagged vessels are still assured safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz… despite threats of a looming blockade. […]
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340K OFW Jobs at Risk if Middle East War Drags On

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)April 8, 2026
What’s happening thousands of miles away in the Middle East is no longer distant—it’s starting to hit home for millions of Filipinos. On Wednesday, Department of Economy, Planning and Development Secretary Arsenio Balisacan delivered a warning that felt heavy… and urgent. If the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran continues, up to 340,000 […]
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Over 4,200 Filipinos Brought Home Amid Middle East Crisis

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)April 5, 2026
One by one… they’re coming home. Tired. Emotional. Relieved. As tensions in the Middle East continue to rise, more than 4,200 overseas Filipinos have safely returned to the Philippines — each carrying a story of uncertainty… and survival. A journey back to safety On Friday, another 344 Filipinos arrived from the United Arab Emirates. Their […]
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Filipino Teacher Arrested Over Abandoned Dead Baby

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)March 31, 2026
On March 20, inside a mall in Thailand, a lifeless baby was found in a bathroom. Hours later… a Filipina teacher was arrested. A story that quickly spread—yet remains deeply unclear Authorities tracked the woman through CCTV footage.She was later apprehended at a bus station… alone. The Filipino overseas worker—whose identity has not been revealed—now […]
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Embassy Issues Warning on Repatriation Scams in UAE

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)March 30, 2026
Coming home should never come with a price. But for some Filipinos in the United Arab Emirates, desperation is being taken advantage of—and the Philippine Embassy is sounding the alarm. In a renewed advisory, the Embassy urged Filipinos to be extra cautious… especially when dealing with individuals or groups offering “help” to return home—for a […]
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