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PH Embassy in Rome Reaffirms Rule of Law, Hosts Talk on West Philippine Sea Dispute

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 28, 2025

ROME, Italy — The Philippine Embassy in Rome took center stage at the Festival della Diplomazia 2025, reaffirming the country’s firm commitment to the rule of law, peace, and multilateral cooperation amid ongoing tensions in the South China Sea. The Embassy hosted a special lecture by Filipino maritime law expert Dr. Jay Batongbacal, who spoke […]

Over 200 Filipinos Trapped in Myanmar Scam Hubs Cry for Help

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 26, 2025

More than 200 Filipinos have cried out for help after finding themselves trapped in scam farm operations across Myanmar, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed on Sunday. According to the DFA, as of October 24, 2025, the Philippine Embassy in Myanmar has received 222 active requests for assistance from Filipinos stranded in so-called “scam […]

Amid Chaos in Kyiv, Filipinos Choose to Keep Living

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 25, 2025

KYIV — In a city caught between air raid sirens and silence, a few Filipinos have chosen to stay — not because it’s safe, but because of love. As the conflict between Ukraine and Russia continues, these Filipinos remain in Kyiv, standing beside their Ukrainian partners, offering strength and comfort in the middle of uncertainty. […]

Philippines, ICMPD Team Up to Protect and Empower OFWs!

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 24, 2025

The Philippine government is taking another strong step to protect and empower its modern-day heroes — the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). During the 10th Vienna Migration Conference, the Philippines met with the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) to discuss new ways to ensure safer, fairer, and more sustainable opportunities for Filipino workers abroad. […]

Fil-Aussie Teen Shocks Australia with Gold Win in Weightlifting

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 23, 2025

QUEENSLAND, Australia — At just 17 years old, Gabriel Intal, a proud Filipino-Australian, is already making waves in the world of weightlifting. This young powerhouse clinched gold at the 2025 Australian Weightlifting Federation (AWF) Youth and Under-15 Championships, held from October 18 to 19 in Queensland — a victory that proved his strength, discipline, and […]

PH Embassy Questions US After Filipino Seamen Blocked at Entry

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 22, 2025

The Philippine Embassy in Washington D.C. has reached out to the United States government to demand an explanation after reports surfaced that several Filipino seafarers were denied entry at US ports in recent months. In a statement released Wednesday, the embassy said it has formally raised its concern with both the US Department of State […]

PH Embassy Issues Alert on Fake US Dual Citizenship Crackdown

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 21, 2025

The Philippine Embassy in Washington has once again cautioned Filipinos against false information spreading on social media, claiming that the US government is cracking down on dual citizens this month. “This is not true,” the embassy firmly stated in an advisory posted on its website Tuesday. According to the embassy, the United States has not […]

4 Pinoys Trapped in Laos Job Scam Finally Return Home

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 21, 2025

Four Filipinos who fell victim to a human trafficking scheme in Laos have finally returned home, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) confirmed on Monday. According to BI, the victims were originally deployed as overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) supposedly bound for Brunei. But instead of legitimate jobs, they ended up trapped in Laos — victims of […]

Filipino Climber Dies of Hypothermia in Japan Alps Tragedy

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 19, 2025

A Filipino mountaineer lost his life while trekking the Northern Japan Alps last week, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed on Friday. According to the DFA, the Filipino climber was part of a group of seven mountaineers from the Philippines who braved the challenging terrain. Tragically, he succumbed to hypothermia on October 12 while […]

DMW, HK Police Join Forces to Find Missing OFWs

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 16, 2025

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is working closely with authorities in Hong Kong to locate two missing Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who disappeared earlier this month. In a statement released Wednesday, the DMW said it has been coordinating with the Philippine Consulate General, the Hong Kong Police Force, and the Hong Kong Immigration Department […]

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