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Search Still On: 4 OFWs Missing in Myanmar, Says DMW

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)April 8, 2025

One week after a very strong earthquake hit Myanmar, the Philippine government is still working hard to find four missing Filipino workers, also called OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers). The earthquake happened on March 28 and was Magnitude 7.7, which means it was really powerful. It also affected nearby countries like Thailand. 🏢 Where Were the […]

PH Urges Search for Missing Filipinos After Myanmar Quake

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)April 7, 2025

Four Filipinos still missing after strong quake hits Mandalay The Philippine government wants to help find four missing Filipinos after a very strong earthquake hit Myanmar. But for now, they’re still waiting for permission from the Myanmar government to send a team to help in the search. “We already asked Myanmar, and we’re still waiting […]

2 Pinoys Tricked Into Love Scam Return Home from Cambodia

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)April 5, 2025

Two Filipinos—one man and one woman—finally came home to the Philippines on Saturday morning after being rescued from a dangerous scam operation in Cambodia. They were trapped in a “scam farm”—a place where people are forced to trick others online. But thanks to kind and brave people from the Philippine Embassy in Cambodia, they were […]

Illegal Hiring? Pampanga Agency Shut Down! Find Out Why!

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)April 3, 2025

Authorities have closed down an alleged illegal recruitment agency in San Fernando, Pampanga after multiple complaints from job seekers who were promised high-paying jobs in Europe but ended up being barred from leaving the country. The Sting Operation Agents from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) planned an […]

Qatar Finally Lets PH Official Reach Detained Filipinos

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)April 1, 2025

The Qatari government has finally allowed a Philippine labor attaché to meet with Filipino detainees who were arrested for holding a political protest without permission, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). What Happened? A total of 20 Filipinos were arrested in Qatar for participating in a political demonstration. The protest was reportedly held […]

4 Filipinos Missing After Myanmar Earthquake

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)March 30, 2025

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar on March 28, leaving four Filipinos missing. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is closely monitoring the situation, and rescue efforts are underway. Who Are the Missing Filipinos? 🔹 The four missing individuals are Filipino professionals, working as teachers or office workers.🔹 Two of them are a married […]

UAE Pardons 115 Filipinos Just Before Eid’l Fitr – Marcos

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)March 29, 2025

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. shared some wonderful news on Saturday—115 Filipinos who were convicted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been granted royal pardons ahead of Eid’l Fitr, the special holiday marking the end of Ramadan. A Heartfelt Thank You to the UAE In a statement, President Marcos expressed his deep gratitude to UAE […]

PH Ambassador: A US Green Card Is Earned, Not Guaranteed

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)March 27, 2025

With the US tightening its immigration policies, Philippine Ambassador to the US, Jose Manuel Romualdez, has a message for Filipinos with green cards: Having one is a privilege, not a right, and it can be taken away. Why Can a Green Card Be Revoked? Even if you hold a US green card, which allows you […]

176 Human Trafficking Victims Rescued & Brought Home

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)March 26, 2025

MANILA, Philippines – A total of 176 Filipinos who were allegedly victims of human trafficking have finally returned home! Their plane landed safely at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 early Wednesday morning. This is the second batch of repatriates, following a group of 30 Filipinos who arrived on Tuesday. How Did They Get […]

SC Rules SSS Payment for OEC Is Unconstitutional

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)March 25, 2025

The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that requiring land-based overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to pay Social Security System (SSS) contributions before obtaining an overseas employment certificate (OEC) is unconstitutional. This landmark decision is a victory for OFWs who have long faced this financial hurdle before being allowed to work abroad. What Was Declared Unconstitutional? The […]

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