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2 Filipino Sisters Die in Honolulu Fireworks Blast, Says Family

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 6, 2025

HONOLULU, HAWAII — A New Year’s celebration turned into tragedy as two Filipino sisters were among three fatalities in a fireworks explosion in Honolulu. The heartbreaking incident, confirmed by a family member, also left multiple family members injured. Victims Identified The sisters were identified as Carmelita Turalva Benigno and Nelly Turalva Ibarra, according to Carmelita’s […]

US to Deport Illegal Immigrants Seen as Security Risks, Says PH Envoy

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 4, 2025

Philippine Ambassador to the United States, Jose Manuel Romualdez, revealed that the US government plans to prioritize deporting illegal immigrants with criminal records or those linked to terrorist activities. This initiative is part of a broader effort under the Trump administration to address security concerns in different states. Criminals and Terrorists Are the First Priority […]

DMW Helps Family of OFW Killed in Kuwait

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 3, 2025

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is stepping up to support the grieving family of a Filipino domestic worker who was tragically killed in Kuwait. Her body, discovered in a state of advanced decomposition, was found at a Kuwaiti residence after she was reported missing for two months. DMW’s Full Support for the Family DMW […]

OFW in Kuwait Found Dead, Family Awaited December Homecoming

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 2, 2025

Dafnie Nacalaban, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in Kuwait, had planned a heartfelt surprise for her family this December. Sadly, her loved ones were instead met with devastating news—Dafnie had been missing for two months, and her decomposing body was found buried in her employer’s backyard. A Promised Homecoming Turned Heartbreak “We kept asking her […]

Filipino family welcomes 2025 with mango float, leche flan in chilly China

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 1, 2025

In December 2019, Melbe Miao Manipes experienced her first snowfall in Daqing City, China. As the snow fell, her mind drifted back to her hometown in the Philippines, where her family gathered around a table filled with pancit, fruit salad, and humba to celebrate the New Year. It was a bittersweet moment, marking the start […]

More Pinoys Fly Family to Dubai for 2024 Holiday Celebrations

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 31, 2024

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Travel agencies are experiencing a holiday boom as many Filipinos abroad bring their families to Dubai for the festive season. Requests for visas and tours have skyrocketed, with some agencies reporting up to a three-fold increase in applications compared to last year. A Record-Breaking Season Malou Prado, CEO of a […]

13 Filipino Surrogates Convicted in Cambodia Return to PH

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 30, 2024

Thirteen Filipino women, who were convicted in Cambodia for human trafficking, are now back in the Philippines after being granted a royal pardon. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced their safe arrival in Manila on Sunday, December 29, 2024. Their Story These women were convicted on December 2, 2024, by a Cambodian court for […]

OFW Linked to Kuwaiti Child’s Death, Says Embassy Report

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 29, 2024

A tragic incident involving an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) in Kuwait has shocked both the Philippine and Kuwaiti communities. The Philippine Embassy confirmed on Friday that a Filipino domestic worker was linked to the death of a child in her employer’s household. Embassy’s Statement and Support The Philippine Embassy in Kuwait expressed profound sadness over […]

DFA Plans to Bring Home Filipino Surrogates from Cambodia

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 28, 2024

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is working tirelessly to repatriate a group of Filipino surrogate mothers who were rescued from trafficking in Cambodia in September. The Rescue Operation On September 23, Cambodian National Police saved 20 Filipino women from Kandal Province. These women had been trafficked and forced into illegal surrogacy. Out of the […]

US Embassy, Visa Center Closed on Jan 1 & 20, 2025

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 27, 2024

The United States Embassy in the Philippines, along with its visa application center, will not be open on January 1, 2025 (Wednesday), and January 20, 2025 (Monday). These closures are in observance of two significant holidays: New Year’s Day and the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., a celebrated civil rights leader. No Appointments on […]

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