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Help Still Coming for Pinoys Trapped in Myanmar After Quake

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)April 15, 2025

Even after a huge 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar last month, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) says they are still helping Filipinos who were tricked and trapped there. Many of these Filipinos were promised great jobs, but when they got to Myanmar, they were forced to work in scam hubs — places where they […]

Comelec Clears Doubts on Internet Voting Fraud for 2025

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)April 14, 2025

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) wanted to make sure that everyone understands how online voting works, especially after some overseas Filipino voters said they noticed their votes changing after voting online for the 2025 elections. On Monday, Comelec Chairperson George Erwin Garcia explained that the names voters saw after casting their ballots online were not […]

Pinoy Catholics in UAE Unite to Keep Lenten Spirit Alive

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)April 12, 2025

Even though they are far from the Philippines, many Filipino Catholics living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are still keeping their Lenten traditions strong. Lent is a special time for Christians when they remember how Jesus Christ suffered, died, and rose again. It’s a season of prayer, fasting, and reflection. Even in a mostly […]

PH Culture Takes the Spotlight in Al Khobar Show

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)April 10, 2025

Get ready, kabayan! The Philippines is about to take center stage in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia — and it’s going to be amazing! 🎉 A creative group called Happy Sandscapes, run by talented Filipinos, will lead a Philippine Showcase at the “Passport to the World” event happening on April 23 to 26, 2025. 🌍 What’s […]

DFA Confirms Death of Filipino in Myanmar

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)April 9, 2025

A Filipino family just received very sad news. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed that a Filipino worker named Francis Aragon was found dead in Myanmar after a very strong earthquake hit the country on March 28. The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.7, which means it was very powerful and caused buildings to […]

Search Still On: 4 OFWs Missing in Myanmar, Says DMW

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)April 8, 2025

One week after a very strong earthquake hit Myanmar, the Philippine government is still working hard to find four missing Filipino workers, also called OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers). The earthquake happened on March 28 and was Magnitude 7.7, which means it was really powerful. It also affected nearby countries like Thailand. 🏢 Where Were the […]

PH Urges Search for Missing Filipinos After Myanmar Quake

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)April 7, 2025

Four Filipinos still missing after strong quake hits Mandalay The Philippine government wants to help find four missing Filipinos after a very strong earthquake hit Myanmar. But for now, they’re still waiting for permission from the Myanmar government to send a team to help in the search. “We already asked Myanmar, and we’re still waiting […]

2 Pinoys Tricked Into Love Scam Return Home from Cambodia

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)April 5, 2025

Two Filipinos—one man and one woman—finally came home to the Philippines on Saturday morning after being rescued from a dangerous scam operation in Cambodia. They were trapped in a “scam farm”—a place where people are forced to trick others online. But thanks to kind and brave people from the Philippine Embassy in Cambodia, they were […]

Illegal Hiring? Pampanga Agency Shut Down! Find Out Why!

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)April 3, 2025

Authorities have closed down an alleged illegal recruitment agency in San Fernando, Pampanga after multiple complaints from job seekers who were promised high-paying jobs in Europe but ended up being barred from leaving the country. The Sting Operation Agents from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) planned an […]

Qatar Finally Lets PH Official Reach Detained Filipinos

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)April 1, 2025

The Qatari government has finally allowed a Philippine labor attaché to meet with Filipino detainees who were arrested for holding a political protest without permission, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). What Happened? A total of 20 Filipinos were arrested in Qatar for participating in a political demonstration. The protest was reportedly held […]

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