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Chinese Students Try Pinoy Games and Treats for the First Time

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 1, 2025

In Guangzhou, China, thirty Chinese students got a unique taste of Filipino culture—through laughter, play, and food that felt like home. The event, held at Jingshi Aoyuan Nanao Experimental School, was part of the Philippine Consulate General’s special program “Building Bridges.” It celebrated both the Buwan ng Wika and the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties […]

No Filipinos affected by Indonesian protests so far —PH Embassy

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)August 31, 2025

The streets of Indonesia have been shaken by anti-government rallies—fueled by anger over corruption and the rising cost of living. Tensions have boiled over, leaving the nation restless and its people demanding change. But amid the chaos, there’s a sigh of relief for Filipinos. According to the Philippine Embassy in Jakarta and the Consulate General […]

Filipino Tourist’s Death in Hong Kong Confirmed by DFA

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)August 30, 2025

A vacation meant for joy turned tragic when the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed that a Filipino tourist passed away in Hong Kong. According to a report by the South China Morning Post, the victim—a 53-year-old man with a pre-existing medical condition—fell into a coma while on a ride at Hong Kong Disneyland. Despite […]

US-Based Filipino Priest Named New Auxiliary Bishop of San Jose

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)August 29, 2025

A Filipino priest is bringing pride and inspiration to the nation after being appointed auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of San Jose in California by Pope Leo XIV. Bishop-elect Andres Ligot, a native of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, will now serve alongside Bishop Oscar Cantú in leading and caring for the faithful in the diocese. […]

Meet Carmela Icamina, the First Ginang Filipinas New Jersey

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)August 28, 2025

It was a night of elegance, family, and history as the very first Ginang Filipinas New Jersey pageant crowned its grand winner: Carmela “Ella” Icamina. The event went beyond the glitz of gowns and crowns. It shined a spotlight on women—many of them mothers—balancing dreams, careers, and the challenges of immigrant life in America. A […]

DFA Reveals Record 10.8M Filipinos Living Abroad in 2024

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)August 27, 2025

The number of Filipinos overseas has reached 10.8 million, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). The data, covering July to December 2024, was shared during a Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearing on Wednesday. Where Filipinos Are Around the World More than half of all overseas Filipinos—about 5.4 million—live in the Americas, with […]

PH, Croatia Team Up for Job Program Without Placement Costs

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)August 26, 2025

PH, Croatia Working on Job Program With No Placement Fee Good news may be on the horizon for Filipinos dreaming of working abroad. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is in talks with officials from Croatia to create a government-to-government job program—one with zero placement fees. In a report by JP Soriano on Saksi, it […]

24 Filipinos rescued from trafficking in Cambodia, says BI

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)August 25, 2025

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Monday that 24 Filipinos were rescued and sent home after being forced to work in online scam hubs in Cambodia. The group arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 last Saturday, August 23, on a flight from Phnom Penh. According to BI, the victims were rescued […]

Marcos tells DFA, DMW to act fast after deadly New York crash

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)August 24, 2025

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has asked government offices to closely monitor the situation in New York after a terrible bus crash killed at least five people and hurt more than 20 others. Palace Reacts – Help Must Be Ready According to Palace Press Officer Atty. Claire Castro, both the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) […]

Gov’t raises pay for Filipino domestic workers after struggle

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)August 23, 2025

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) just announced big changes to help protect Filipino domestic workers (kasambahays) who are working abroad. These changes are part of a new reform package signed by DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac on August 22, 2025. The most important reform is about higher pay. Starting soon, the minimum monthly wage […]

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