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Filipino nurses warned about ‘lack of employment opportunities’ in New Zealand

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 30, 2024

The Philippine Embassy in New Zealand warned Filipino nurses to take “great caution” in going to the country to find work amid the “lack of employment opportunities” for foreign nurses. The Embassy is aware of certain individuals and agencies who offer to facilitate the hiring of foreign nurses by arranging for them to travel to New Zealand […]

Pinoys advised to avoid areas near Beirut as Israel launches air strikes

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 29, 2024

The Philippine Embassy in Lebanon on Saturday advised Filipinos to remain vigilant and avoid certain areas near Beirut after Israel launched air strikes. “Multiple explosions were reported in the southern suburbs of Beirut due to a targeted Israeli military strike on Hezbollah’s headquarters on the evening of 27 September 2024,” the embassy said in an […]

Filipino communities along path of Hurricane Helene advised to prepare, heed warnings

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 28, 2024

The Philippine Embassy in Washington, DC is advising Filipino communities who may be affected by Hurricane Helene to undertake the necessary preparations and to listen to warnings issued by authorities. “Filipino communities living along the path of Hurricane Helene are advised to undertake necessary preparations and heed the warnings of local officials as it strengthens […]

OFW who’d rather play football than study nails CPA board exam on first take

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 27, 2024

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – A 26-year-old Ilonggo who’d rather play football than be in class when he was a kid in school recently nailed his accountancy board exam on first take. Janiel Alcalde of San Miguel, Iloilo said the sport has instilled disciplines in him that made it possible for him to pass the […]

PH Embassy in Beirut preparing for possible mass repatriation, DFA says

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 26, 2024

The Philippine Embassy in Beirut is already preparing for possible mass repatriations for Filipinos in Lebanon amid the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Wednesday. “Ang Embassy po natin doon [our Embassy there] led by Ambassador Raymmond Balatbat… has been coordinating naman with the Filipino community in taking the […]

Over 1K Filipinos in Lebanon seek repatriation –DFA

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 25, 2024

More than 1,000 Filipinos in Lebanon have sought assistance from the Philippine government to be repatriated amid the ongoing hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Tuesday. “So far over 500 have already returned to the Philippines with over 1,000 being processed for return,” said DFA Assistant Secretary Robert […]

Marcos signs Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers into law

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 24, 2024

President Ferdinand ”Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday signed the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, a priority measure of his administration. The ceremonial signing of Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers or Republic Act 12021 took place at the Ceremonial Hall inside Malacañang Palace. The Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers institutionalizes the protection of Filipino seafarers’ rights. […]

Pinay overstayer in Dubai recounts life working underground

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 23, 2024

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – “Palagi po akong may takot sa bawat labas ko ng room ko. (I was always in fear whenever I left my room.),” said 31-year-old Mary Montiel of Zamboanga Sibugay. Riding the metro, Montiel said she’d watch her back for random checks by police asking for ID. “Awa ng Diyos, hindi […]

Data from 28 million passports at risk –DFA exec

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 22, 2024

A Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) official on Thursday said the personal data of some 28 million passport holders are at risk of being compromised due to the absence of a cybersecurity system. “We are really concerned with the security of our more than 28 million passport holders’ data,” DFA Office of Consular Affairs Assistant […]

6 Pinoys scammed of P4.4M by Dubai-based ‘kababayan’ seek legal action

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 21, 2024

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – He strutted around all cleaned up in brand name clothes; was operations manager of two popular restaurants; and was an officer of a business group. He opened a bar and convinced fellow Filipinos to invest in his venture. He seemed legit except that he has not showed up after getting […]

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