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Pinoy Teachers in Alaska Reunite with Families This Christmas

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 25, 2024

Introduction to Life in Alaska In the icy, remote corners of Alaska, nearly 300 Filipino teachers are shaping young minds, braving challenges far from home. About half of them work in areas so isolated that life there is almost unimaginable for many back in the Philippines. One such village is Stebbins, a small community located […]

Filipinos Celebrate Christmas Joyfully in Buddhist Laos

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 24, 2024

In Laos, Christmas feels like an ordinary day. Decorations are rare, mostly limited to international companies. Reimar Basaen, a restaurant manager from Tarlac, shared that while Christmas is a grand celebration in the Philippines, in Laos, it’s low-key. “It’s not a big event here. It feels like a normal day,” said Reimar. Despite this, he […]

Filipinos in Abu Dhabi Celebrate Christmas with Simbang Gabi

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 23, 2024

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – A warm sense of community and faith filled the air as hundreds of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) gathered at St. Joseph Cathedral to celebrate the first night of Simbang Gabi, a cherished Filipino Christmas tradition. The nine-day series of votive masses, also known as Misa de Gallo, is a […]

Loboc Children”s Choir Wows UN Diplomats with Songs in New York

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 22, 2024

UNITED NATIONS, New York — The Loboc Children’s Choir from Bohol, Philippines, captivated the Diplomatic Corps at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City with a soul-stirring performance. The event, titled “Singing Songs of Peace, Prosperity, and Justice,” was organized by the Philippine Mission to the United Nations, the United Nations Staff and Recreation […]

DICT, CFO Team Up to Upgrade Digital Services for Overseas Pinoys

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 21, 2024

The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) have joined forces to improve digital government services for Filipinos living abroad. The two agencies signed a memorandum of agreement, marking a significant step towards providing faster, safer, and more efficient public services for overseas Filipinos. According to an official […]

Adobo, Lumpia, Pancit Win Hearts in Wuhan at La Mesa Restaurant

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 20, 2024

The Birth of La Mesa Resto Bar In the bustling Wuchang District of Wuhan, China, Cherrie Lou Angeles, a native of Bataan in the Philippines, created a home away from home for Filipinos through her restaurant, La Mesa Resto Bar. Together with her Chinese husband, Francis, she opened the restaurant in September 2023, aiming to […]

59 Filipinos Abroad Facing Death Penalty, Says PH

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 19, 2024

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) revealed that about 59 Filipinos living abroad are currently on death row, primarily due to charges related to murder. This was confirmed by Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo De Vega during a statement to GMA News Online on Wednesday. Countries Where They Are Detained Undersecretary De Vega explained that most […]

New Help Center Opens to Make Life Easier for Overseas Workers

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 18, 2024

Former Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) Marie Grace fondly recalls her time working in Singapore. While she cherishes the memories, she also remembers the challenges she faced, particularly in navigating multiple offices to meet her overseas employment requirements. In those days, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), which was previously divided into the POEA and OWWA, […]

800 Arrested, Including 40 Filipinos, in Crypto Love Scam

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 17, 2024

LAGOS, Nigeria — Nigerian authorities recently arrested 792 people, including 148 Chinese and 40 Filipino nationals, in a major operation targeting a scam that combined fake online romances with cryptocurrency fraud. The Big Raid On December 10, Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) stormed the Big Leaf Building, a luxurious seven-story facility in Lagos, […]

Family to Visit Mary Jane Veloso in Indonesia Before Transfer

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 15, 2024

A heartwarming and emotional reunion awaits as Mary Jane Veloso’s family prepares to visit her in Indonesia ahead of her anticipated transfer to the Philippines. The trip, set for Sunday, December 15, will bring together her parents, children, lawyer, and supporters, marking a crucial step in Mary Jane’s long-awaited journey back home. A Message of […]

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