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Pinay cybersecurity expert in UAE cautions OFWs vs scammers

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)August 30, 2024

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – With attempts by scammers to prey on victims almost becoming a daily occurrence, a Filipina expat here with years of experience in cybersecurity has cautioned overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) not to let their guard down to protect their hard-earned money. Irene Corpuz, who now runs her own consulting company engaged […]

CFO’s ‘BaLinkbayan’ gives Pinoys abroad opportunity to help build PH communities

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)August 29, 2024

The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) on Wednesday gathered stakeholders both from the government and private sector for a two-day event in Muntinlupa aimed at boosting partnerships regarding its “BaLinkBayan” project. The project is CFO’s way of connecting Filipinos abroad to social and economic initiatives offered in the Philippines to encourage them to become development […]

Canada to allow fewer temporary foreign workers

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)August 28, 2024

OTTAWA, Canada – Canada will allow in fewer temporary foreign workers under tightened rules announced Monday, part of a turnaround in its generous immigration policy that has resulted in an unwieldy surge of newcomers. The rules include reinstituting a ban on temporary foreign worker permits for low-wage jobs in cities with an unemployment rate of […]

DFA to Pinoy seafarers: Use right to refuse sailing amid Red Sea conflict

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)August 24, 2024

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday urged Filipino seafarers to use their “right to refuse sailing” for their safety, considering the escalation of conflict in the Red Sea. “This situation has worsened due in part to the conflict escalation in the Red Sea that poses a clear and present danger to all Filipino […]

Broke OFW turns himself into a businessman through financial literacy

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)August 23, 2024

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – An overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who had a grand time splurging and woke up one day scraping the barrel has pulled himself together to become a successful businessman running an online, short film content production company and a bar. For some time, Ace Mullet of Calamba, Laguna lived in a […]

Tanker with 23 Pinoys aboard adrift after multiple attacks in Red Sea –UKMTO

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)August 22, 2024

DUBAI — A Greek-flagged oil tanker was adrift in the Red Sea on Wednesday after repeated attacks that started a fire on the vessel and caused the ship to lose power, the UK maritime agency said. The Sounion was first attacked by two small boats and hit by multiple projectiles about 77 nautical miles (142 […]

Biden launches citizenship program for immigrant spouses of US citizens

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)August 21, 2024

LOS ANGELES, California – Miguel Aleman, a 39-year-old who was brought to the United States from Mexico at age 4, is among hundreds of thousands of immigrants hoping to find a path to citizenship through a new Biden administration program launched on Monday. The program is one of the biggest moves by Democratic President Joe Biden to provide legal status […]

DMW assures OFWs going home from Lebanon of job opportunities

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)August 20, 2024

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Monday said job opportunities are awaiting overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Lebanon who will return to the Philippines amid the rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah militants. DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said government agencies like the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Technical Education And […]

WATCH: Canadian PM Justin Trudeau visits Filipino culinary event in Toronto

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)August 19, 2024

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended a Filipino community event that showcases Philippine cuisine and culture in Toronto on Sunday (Philippine time). “Mabuhay! Great to be back at the Taste of Manila in Toronto. The Filipino community in Canada is nearly 1 million strong, and our country is richer, and more vibrant for it”, Trudeau […]

DMW ready to assist in Pinoys’ evacuation amid tensions in Lebanon

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)August 18, 2024

The Department of Migrant Workers said it is ready to assist Filipinos in leaving Lebanon amid the tensions in the area. DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said Saturday the department is also looking for possible shelters in Lebanon, according to a GMA Integrated News Bulletin. On Saturday morning, the DMW and the Overseas Workers Welfare […]

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