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Israel Promises Lifelong Support After OFW Death

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)March 4, 2026

Grief crossed borders this week. The Israeli government has pledged lifetime support to the family of Mary Ann Velasquez De Vera — the Filipino caregiver killed in a missile attack in Tel Aviv. Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines Dana Kursh made the commitment on Tuesday. And as she spoke, emotion took over. A Promise Made […]

At Least 100 OFWs in Dubai Seek Repatriation

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)March 2, 2026

Fear travels fast. And for many Filipinos in Dubai, the growing tension in the Middle East has become impossible to ignore. Between 80 and 100 Filipinos have already expressed their desire to return home, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). They want to be back in the Philippines.Back with their families.Back where they […]

Marcos Tells DMW, DFA: Protect OFWs in Mideast

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 28, 2026

The world held its breath. Airstrikes hit Iran.Missiles lit up the night sky.And once again, tension in the Middle East escalated — fast. On Saturday, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wasted no time. “The safety of Filipino citizens is paramount,” he said. And with that, the government moved. “We Are Getting More Information” In a statement […]

Stronger OFW Protections in PH-Oman Deal

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 28, 2026

May 50,000 Pilipino sa Oman. Limampung libong OFWs na araw-araw nagsusumikap.Limampung libong pamilyang umaasa sa padalang kita mula sa ibang bansa. At ngayon — isang mahalagang hakbang ang isinusulong para sa kanilang proteksyon. Mula sa Dubai, inanunsyo na naghahanda ang Pilipinas at Oman na lagdaan ang isang kasunduan na magpapalakas sa safeguards para sa mga […]

DMW Flags Fake Job Offers on Social Media

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 27, 2026

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has raised the alarm. This time, the warning is urgent — and personal. On Tuesday, the agency revealed that scammers are pretending to be Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac, sending fake emails that offer supposed job opportunities abroad. For many Filipinos dreaming of working overseas, that kind of […]

Surigao Teacher Inspiring Kids to Love Science

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 25, 2026

As a young boy in Surigao del Sur, Zaldy Alima had one dream. He wanted to be a doctor. Not because of prestige.Not because of money. But because he wanted to wear the white coat. That symbol meant something to him. But life has a way of redirecting dreams. And for Zaldy, it happened inside […]

Victims’ Families, Duterte Backers Gather in Hague

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 25, 2026

The air in The Hague was biting cold. But no one moved. On one side of the street stood families of drug war victims — bundled in thick coats, hands trembling not just from the weather, but from memory. On the other side were supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte — waving flags, holding banners, […]

Filipino American George Conway Eyes NY Seat

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 22, 2026

George Conway says this race is personal. “This is my home,” he wrote, announcing his candidacy for Congress in New York’s 12th District. The son of a Filipino immigrant mother — an organic chemist — and a father who worked as an American defense contractor, Conway is now stepping into the political arena himself. He […]

Filipinos in UAE Praise Alex Eala’s Dubai Run

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 21, 2026

Something powerful swept through Dubai this week. Not sand.Not heat. But pride. Nearly 750,000 Filipinos in the UAE rallied behind one name — Alexandra “Alex” Eala. For a few unforgettable nights at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, it felt like the entire Filipino community moved as one. A Quarterfinal Exit — But a Victory […]

DFA Admits Challenges in Ukraine Repatriation

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 20, 2026

Five Filipinos are reportedly being held as prisoners of war in Ukraine. And bringing them home… won’t be simple. In a report by JP Soriano on 24 Oras, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) admitted that the situation is deeply complicated — layered with international law, diplomacy, and the harsh realities of an ongoing war. […]

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