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US-Based Filipino Priest Named New Auxiliary Bishop of San Jose

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)August 29, 2025

A Filipino priest is bringing pride and inspiration to the nation after being appointed auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of San Jose in California by Pope Leo XIV. Bishop-elect Andres Ligot, a native of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, will now serve alongside Bishop Oscar Cantú in leading and caring for the faithful in the diocese. […]

Meet Carmela Icamina, the First Ginang Filipinas New Jersey

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)August 28, 2025

It was a night of elegance, family, and history as the very first Ginang Filipinas New Jersey pageant crowned its grand winner: Carmela “Ella” Icamina. The event went beyond the glitz of gowns and crowns. It shined a spotlight on women—many of them mothers—balancing dreams, careers, and the challenges of immigrant life in America. A […]

DFA Reveals Record 10.8M Filipinos Living Abroad in 2024

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)August 27, 2025

The number of Filipinos overseas has reached 10.8 million, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). The data, covering July to December 2024, was shared during a Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearing on Wednesday. Where Filipinos Are Around the World More than half of all overseas Filipinos—about 5.4 million—live in the Americas, with […]

PH, Croatia Team Up for Job Program Without Placement Costs

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)August 26, 2025

PH, Croatia Working on Job Program With No Placement Fee Good news may be on the horizon for Filipinos dreaming of working abroad. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is in talks with officials from Croatia to create a government-to-government job program—one with zero placement fees. In a report by JP Soriano on Saksi, it […]

24 Filipinos rescued from trafficking in Cambodia, says BI

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)August 25, 2025

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Monday that 24 Filipinos were rescued and sent home after being forced to work in online scam hubs in Cambodia. The group arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 last Saturday, August 23, on a flight from Phnom Penh. According to BI, the victims were rescued […]

Marcos tells DFA, DMW to act fast after deadly New York crash

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)August 24, 2025

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has asked government offices to closely monitor the situation in New York after a terrible bus crash killed at least five people and hurt more than 20 others. Palace Reacts – Help Must Be Ready According to Palace Press Officer Atty. Claire Castro, both the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) […]

Gov’t raises pay for Filipino domestic workers after struggle

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)August 23, 2025

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) just announced big changes to help protect Filipino domestic workers (kasambahays) who are working abroad. These changes are part of a new reform package signed by DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac on August 22, 2025. The most important reform is about higher pay. Starting soon, the minimum monthly wage […]

US Moves to Review All 55 Million Issued Visas

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)August 22, 2025

The United States government has warned that all 55 million foreigners holding visas to enter or stay in the country are now under constant review. This comes as part of a tougher immigration crackdown led by President Donald Trump. A US State Department official explained that the government is always checking visa holders to make […]

PH Defends 6 OFWs in HK Arrested for Alleged Dentist Scam

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)August 21, 2025

The Philippine government promised to give legal help to six Filipinos who were recently arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly pretending to be dentists. According to a report on 24 Oras by JP Soriano, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Cacdac said the government will make sure these Filipinos have lawyers to defend them in court. He […]

6 Filipinos nabbed in Hong Kong over fake dentist scandal

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)August 20, 2025

A shocking event happened in Hong Kong. Six Filipinos were arrested for pretending to be dentists and running a secret dental clinic, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed on Wednesday. 👉 These six Filipinos were not real dentists. They were originally working as domestic helpers in Hong Kong.👉 But authorities said they broke the […]

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