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Philippines to Bring Home 100+ Filipinos Trapped in Myanmar

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)March 1, 2025

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is working hard to rescue more than 100 Filipinos who were tricked into working for illegal crypto farms in Myanmar. Many of these Filipinos became victims of human trafficking, meaning they were tricked into taking fake jobs and were forced to work in dangerous conditions. DFA’s Full Effort to […]

Pinoy Pride Shines Bright at Sheikh Zayed Festival

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 28, 2025

ABU DHABI, UAE – The Filipino community dazzled the world at the Sheikh Zayed Festival in Abu Dhabi, bringing colorful costumes, vibrant dances, and rich traditions to the global stage! 💃🎭 For the first time, the Philippines took part in the Asian Festival, showcasing its diverse heritage through performances like Sinulog, Subli, and Bulaklakan—all capturing […]

CFO Pushes for Fil-Am Retirees to Use Medicare Abroad

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 27, 2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) has thrown its full support behind efforts to allow Filipino-American retirees to continue enjoying their Medicare health benefits even when they live outside the United States—especially in the Philippines. Why Is This Important? Medicare is a US federal health insurance program designed for people aged 65 […]

Japan Hiring Filipino Nurses & Care Workers – Apply Now!

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 26, 2025

Great news for Filipino nurses and caregivers! Japan is opening its doors to 350 healthcare workers from the Philippines, with applications accepted until April 4, 2025. This opportunity comes under the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) and is managed by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in partnership with the Japan International Corporation of Welfare […]

Filipinos Trapped in Myanmar Scam Hub Rescued from Torture!

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 25, 2025

Some Filipinos were saved from a horrible situation in Myanmar after being tricked into working for a love scam operation. These victims, who thought they were getting real jobs, were instead forced to scam people online. When they tried to escape, they were tortured, beaten, and even electrocuted. Tortured and Trapped Three brave Filipinas—who are […]

OFW Dafnie Nacalaban’s Remains Finally Return to PH

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 24, 2025

After more than a year of painful waiting, the body of Dafnie Nacalaban, a Filipino worker who tragically lost her life in Kuwait, has finally returned home to the Philippines. Her grieving family will now have a chance to say their final goodbyes. A Long-Awaited Return 🕊️ The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) confirmed that […]

Scam Alert! Fake POGO Jobs Targeting Pinoys

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 23, 2025

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is warning Filipinos looking for jobs abroad about dangerous scam hubs pretending to be legitimate companies. These scam hubs operate like illegal POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators) businesses and trick Filipinos into working for them—only to force them into illegal online scams once they arrive overseas. How Do These Scams […]

PH Embassy Warns Filipinos in Lebanon: Stay Safe Amid Tensions

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 22, 2025

The Philippine Embassy in Lebanon has issued an urgent safety advisory for all Filipinos in the country, warning them to be extra cautious as the funeral of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah is set to take place on Sunday, February 23. What Filipinos Should Do In a February 19 Facebook post, the embassy strongly advised […]

71K Illegal Job Sites Shut Down in 2024! Find Out Why!

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 21, 2025

The government has taken huge steps to protect Filipinos from online job scams and human trafficking! In 2024, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) shut down 71,000 illegal recruitment sites found on Facebook, TikTok, and other platforms. This is part of their mission to stop scammers from tricking Filipinos into fake overseas jobs. But that’s […]

12 Trafficked Filipinos Rescued from Myanmar & Sent Home – DMW

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 20, 2025

A group of 12 Filipinos who fell victim to human trafficking in Myanmar has finally made it home! The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced their successful rescue and repatriation on Thursday, bringing relief to their families and shedding light on a growing issue affecting overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Tricked by a Fake Job Offer […]

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