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Side Hustle Pinoys Bring Top Artists to Dubai Holidays

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 27, 2025

Dubai, United Arab Emirates —Lights. Music. And yes—money. As the weather cools and the nights come alive, side-hustling Filipinos in Dubai are turning passion into profit by bringing artists from the Philippines to packed venues. And overseas Filipino workers? They don’t mind spending for a good night of music, memories, and a taste of home. […]

Filipino Teachers Stuck as US Tightens Visa Rules

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 26, 2025

NEW YORK — For thousands of Filipino teachers dreaming of classrooms in the United States, the wait just got longer—and heavier. A new policy from the U.S. Department of State has slowed down visa processing, leaving many educators stuck in limbo as their applications undergo expanded screening. Under the updated rules, U.S. immigration authorities now […]

After Years Abroad, an OFW Finally Comes Home for Christmas

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 25, 2025

For Reimar Basaen, this Christmas feels different. After years of working far from home, the 35-year-old food service manager finally returned to the Philippines — just in time for the holidays. Basaen has been working in Laos for six years.And on Christmas Eve, at around 4:45 p.m., he was set to land — hoping to […]

Cardinal Tagle brings Simbang Gabi to the UAE

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 21, 2025

A Home Away From Home: Cardinal Tagle Brings a Piece of the Philippines to the Desert The air in Dubai is usually thick with the hum of a bustling metropolis. But this week, under the quiet blanket of the pre-dawn sky, it was filled with something else: hope. Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle recently stepped onto […]

Pinay Driving Instructor, 52, Wins SuperMom UAE 2025

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 17, 2025

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — At 52 years old, after more than two decades of sacrifice, hard work, and quiet courage, a Filipina mother finally stood under the spotlight. And this time…It was her moment. Nora Tuquib Manliguis, a driving instructor, overseas Filipino worker for 21 years, and a single mother of four, was crowned […]

Over 100 Filipino Teachers Evacuated as Thailand Clashes Erupt

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 14, 2025

More than 100 Filipinos in Thailand were safely evacuated as armed clashes intensified in several areas, prompting swift action from local authorities. Philippine Ambassador to Thailand Millicent Cruz confirmed that those evacuated were Filipino teachers assigned to locations affected by the violence. The update was shared through a report by GMA Integrated News. “Ligtas naman […]

Konnichiwa, Dubai! OFW Sons Launch Japanese Resto

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 11, 2025

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Some dreams begin with money.Others begin with memory. For three Filipino brothers in Dubai, everything started with their father… and his love for ramen. Raul “Touru” de Guzman, Karl de Guzman, and Nicolai de Guzman are the sons of Elymer de Guzman, a Filipino crane operator who worked in Japan […]

PH Embassy in Thailand Warns Filipinos: Stay Alert

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 9, 2025

A warning no one wants to hear—especially abroad For many Filipinos in Thailand, daily life is built on routine: work, family calls, sending money home, trying to stay steady in a foreign land. But in the border areas right now, the situation is anything but steady. The Philippine Embassy in Thailand issued an urgent advisory […]

PH Embassy: No Changes Yet to Dual Citizenship Rules in US

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 7, 2025

Filipino-Americans can breathe a little easier — for now.The Philippine Embassy in Washington clarified that the United States has not made any policy changes regarding dual citizenship, despite a proposed Senate bill in the US calling to end it. In a statement, the embassy stressed that the bill remains just a proposal, not a law.“It […]

DFA Says 9 Pinoy Sailors on MV Eternity C Released

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 5, 2025

After more than five long months of fear, silence, and uncertainty, nine Filipino seafarers from the ill-fated M/V Eternity C are finally going home. On Tuesday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced that the sailors—who were held hostage by the Houthis in the Red Sea—are set to be released at last. It’s the kind […]

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