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DFA checking on Filipino community after British Columbia mass shooting

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 14, 2026

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday said it is closely monitoring developments following a mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and a nearby residence in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia in Canada.Read More

DMW, industry leaders working to strengthen seafarer benefits and protections

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 13, 2026

The DMW is working with industry leaders on a new standard employment contract and updated “sea-based rules” aimed at strengthening protections and benefits for Filipino seafarers.Read More

DFA monitoring developments in mass shooting in Canada

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 12, 2026

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), through the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver, is closely monitoring developments regarding the tragic mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and a residence in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada.Read More

From Ukraine Jail, Pinoy Warns Brother Not to Work in Russia

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 11, 2026

Here is your rewritten engaging, emotional, and easy-to-read article: “’Tol… Huwag Ka Nang Tumuloy.” Those were the last words Raymon Santos Gumangan told his brother. A plea.A warning.A cry from captivity. Raymon — a Filipino now being held prisoner in Ukraine — sent that message after realizing the job he thought would change his life […]

Viral Video Shows OFW Attacked Inside Singapore Mall

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 10, 2026

A disturbing video has sparked outrage online. It shows a foreign man inside a mall in Singapore repeatedly attacking a female overseas Filipino worker (OFW)—an incident that has left many Filipinos angry, shaken, and demanding justice. In a report by JP Soriano on “24 Oras” aired Tuesday, the viral clip begins quietly. The victim and […]

DMW Chief Cacdac Vows to Protect Migrant Workers’ Rights

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 9, 2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Standing before regional leaders, Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac made a clear promise: the rights of migrant workers will not be ignored. Fresh from taking on his new role as chairman of the Abu Dhabi Dialogue (ADD), Cacdac vowed to lead the international body in pushing for […]

Pinoy Student Brought Home From Jordan Over Illegal Stay

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 3, 2026

A Filipino student is back home — safe, but shaken — after being repatriated from Amman, Jordan under what officials described as a vulnerable and unauthorized situation. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the student arrived in Jordan in March 2025, allegedly misled by promises of educational and employment opportunities that did not […]

Economic Pact Opens UAE Market to Pinoy Goods

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 31, 2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A new economic deal between the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates is opening doors—and giving Filipino products a real shot at the global stage. The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), signed earlier this month, is expected to help Filipino goods compete in the mainstream UAE market. With tariffs reduced […]

DFA Confirms No Pinoy Casualties in US Snowstorm

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 27, 2026

As a deadly snowstorm continues to sweep across the United States, there is a measure of relief for Filipinos. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed on Tuesday that no Filipino casualties have been reported following the severe winter weather that has claimed at least 29 lives across the country. Nearly half of the United […]

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