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OFW Dafnie Nacalaban’s Remains Finally Return to PH

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 24, 2025

After more than a year of painful waiting, the body of Dafnie Nacalaban, a Filipino worker who tragically lost her life in Kuwait, has finally returned home to the Philippines. Her grieving family will now have a chance to say their final goodbyes. A Long-Awaited Return 🕊️ The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) confirmed that […]

Scam Alert! Fake POGO Jobs Targeting Pinoys

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 23, 2025

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is warning Filipinos looking for jobs abroad about dangerous scam hubs pretending to be legitimate companies. These scam hubs operate like illegal POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators) businesses and trick Filipinos into working for them—only to force them into illegal online scams once they arrive overseas. How Do These Scams […]

PH Embassy Warns Filipinos in Lebanon: Stay Safe Amid Tensions

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 22, 2025

The Philippine Embassy in Lebanon has issued an urgent safety advisory for all Filipinos in the country, warning them to be extra cautious as the funeral of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah is set to take place on Sunday, February 23. What Filipinos Should Do In a February 19 Facebook post, the embassy strongly advised […]

71K Illegal Job Sites Shut Down in 2024! Find Out Why!

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 21, 2025

The government has taken huge steps to protect Filipinos from online job scams and human trafficking! In 2024, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) shut down 71,000 illegal recruitment sites found on Facebook, TikTok, and other platforms. This is part of their mission to stop scammers from tricking Filipinos into fake overseas jobs. But that’s […]

12 Trafficked Filipinos Rescued from Myanmar & Sent Home – DMW

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 20, 2025

A group of 12 Filipinos who fell victim to human trafficking in Myanmar has finally made it home! The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced their successful rescue and repatriation on Thursday, bringing relief to their families and shedding light on a growing issue affecting overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Tricked by a Fake Job Offer […]

Korean Embassy Offers 18 Full Scholarships for Filipinos

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 17, 2025

Great news for Filipinos who dream of studying in South Korea! The Embassy of the Republic of Korea has announced that 18 lucky students will be selected for the 2025 Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) program. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to study in some of the best universities in South Korea for free! What is […]

Malabed’s Remains Coming Home to PH Next Week

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 16, 2025

The remains of Colonel Pergentino “Bong” Malabed, the Philippine National Police (PNP) Director for Logistics, will finally be brought home to the Philippines next week. Malabed was one of 64 passengers killed in last month’s tragic collision between an American Airlines jet and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter in Washington, D.C. Final Journey Home […]

US Firms Struggle with Worker Shortage Due to Immigration Crackdown

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 15, 2025

🚨 Big changes are happening in America! Many businesses are now struggling to find workers because of a government crackdown on undocumented immigrants. This includes many Filipinos who have been living and working in the U.S. for years. Fear Among Workers According to Filipino-American Mayor Arvin Amatorio of Bergenfield, New Jersey, a lot of undocumented […]

Saudi Arabia Excited to Welcome Filipinos, Says Diplomat

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 14, 2025

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is thrilled to welcome Filipinos, whether for work, travel, or religious purposes, according to Charge d’Affaires a.i Abdullah Saad Alshahri on Monday. Thousands of Visas Issued Daily Alshahri proudly shared that the Saudi Arabian government is issuing over a thousand visas daily to Filipinos heading to the Middle Eastern nation. […]

More Jobs in UAE? DMW Reveals Big Plans for Filipinos

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 13, 2025

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is working to open more job opportunities for skilled Filipino workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)! 🇵🇭✈️🇦🇪 UAE Wants More Skilled Filipino Workers! During the World Governments Summit 2025, Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, UAE’s Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, shared that the country is looking for top […]

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