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Pinoys Gather in Vatican to Pray for Pope Francis

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)April 22, 2025

VATICAN CITY – Many Filipino Catholics have started gathering in St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican to pray for Pope Francis, who passed away on the morning of Easter Monday at the age of 88. According to a report by Pia Gonzales-Abucay on Saksi, people from different countries—including Filipinos—have been coming to the big open […]

Mothers Demand Justice for Daughters Victimized in Cambodia

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)April 21, 2025

CAMBODIA — Two mothers are speaking out and asking for justice after their daughters were tricked and sent to Cambodia, where they were forced to work in a dangerous scam operation. These mothers want to make sure no other Filipinos fall victim to the same scam. How the Scam Happened Lolita Bacarra’s daughter left the […]

8 Pinoy Seafarers Held in Malaysia—What Really Happened?

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)April 18, 2025

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) shared some serious news:Eight Filipino seafarers are now being held in Malaysia because they are believed to have broken some immigration laws—these are rules about who can enter or stay in a country. Where Are They Now? The eight crew members were working on a ship called MT Krishna […]

26 Pinoy Workers Rescued from Cambodia—What Happened?

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)April 16, 2025

On Wednesday, the Philippine Embassy in Cambodia announced that 26 Filipino workers, who had been working in Oddar Meanchey province, have now been safely returned to the Philippines. The Embassy said that these Filipinos were working for a company in the municipality of Samraong. After some Filipinos reached out for help, the Embassy officially asked […]

Help Still Coming for Pinoys Trapped in Myanmar After Quake

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)April 15, 2025

Even after a huge 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar last month, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) says they are still helping Filipinos who were tricked and trapped there. Many of these Filipinos were promised great jobs, but when they got to Myanmar, they were forced to work in scam hubs — places where they […]

Comelec Clears Doubts on Internet Voting Fraud for 2025

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)April 14, 2025

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) wanted to make sure that everyone understands how online voting works, especially after some overseas Filipino voters said they noticed their votes changing after voting online for the 2025 elections. On Monday, Comelec Chairperson George Erwin Garcia explained that the names voters saw after casting their ballots online were not […]

Pinoy Catholics in UAE Unite to Keep Lenten Spirit Alive

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)April 12, 2025

Even though they are far from the Philippines, many Filipino Catholics living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are still keeping their Lenten traditions strong. Lent is a special time for Christians when they remember how Jesus Christ suffered, died, and rose again. It’s a season of prayer, fasting, and reflection. Even in a mostly […]

PH Culture Takes the Spotlight in Al Khobar Show

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)April 10, 2025

Get ready, kabayan! The Philippines is about to take center stage in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia — and it’s going to be amazing! 🎉 A creative group called Happy Sandscapes, run by talented Filipinos, will lead a Philippine Showcase at the “Passport to the World” event happening on April 23 to 26, 2025. 🌍 What’s […]

DFA Confirms Death of Filipino in Myanmar

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)April 9, 2025

A Filipino family just received very sad news. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed that a Filipino worker named Francis Aragon was found dead in Myanmar after a very strong earthquake hit the country on March 28. The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.7, which means it was very powerful and caused buildings to […]

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 […]

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