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Out-of-wedlock troubles on the rise
Authorities in the UAE have always issued warnings that pregnancy out of wedlock is illegal. Despite this, cases persist and some happen in the Filipino community. Officials said one of the reasons for this is economic. DUBAI: Authorities in the UAE have always issued...
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Over 400 employees arrested in Pampanga for multi-million online scam
A total of 474 employees working in a company posing as a business process outsourcing firm in Pampanga were arrested by the Philippine National Police for their alleged involvement in a multi-million online scam. The PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) and the Special...
Abused OFW dies of brain tumor thought to be headache
An abused overseas Filipina worker (OFW) had succumbed to her death on June 8 after suffering from brain cancer. OFW Sabina Gipa died of brain cancer which was initially thought as a simple headache, reported GMA News. Gipa, an OFW in Saudi, was also left to the...
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‘Saan ako nagkamali’: Tales of three OFWs in UAE
Every Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) dreams of the day he or she can make the journey back home, laden with enough funds to last a lifetime and stories to regale their children and families. Yet, many OFWs find themselves living a recurrent nightmare. Here are some...
Kin of OFW found dead in septic tank in SoKor seeks update on his case
The family of the overseas Filipino worker (OFW) found dead in a septic tank in South Korea seeks to get an update on the investigation. The family of OFW Angelo Claveria said they are expecting to get an update from President Rodrigo Duterte when he visits Iloilo...
Slovak gov’t vows justice for OFW beaten to death, shoulders repatriation of remains with PH
The Slovak government has given financial assistance in the repatriation of the remains of the overseas Filipino worker (OFW) beaten to death in Slovakia and vowed to serve justice to his family. Foreign Affairs Secretary Cayetano announced the Slovak government’s...
UAE to launch amnesty program for visa violators
The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (FAIC) is set to launch an amnesty program for expats residing in the UAE illegally. Brigadier Saeed Rakan Al Rashdi, Acting Director-General of Foreigners Affairs and Ports Department at FAIC, said that the...
PH to probe death of 2 OFWs in Saudi, Lebanon
The Department of Foreign Affairs seeks to investigate the death of two overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) working as household service workers (HSWs) in Saudi Arabia and Lebanon. In a statement, DFA said initial reports claim that the two OFWs took their own lives. The...
OFWs from UAE, Saudi among top sources of cash remittances, says BSP
Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from UAE and Saudi Arabia are among the top sources of cash remittances to the Philippines, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported on Monday, June 18. BSP reported that the countries where most cash remittances came from for...
Foggy morning will kick off warm, humid day in UAE
The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) announced on Twitter that weather across the UAE today, June 19, is expected to be fair and hot in general during daytime. NCM said in its forecast that there will be a slight and gradual rise in temperatures in the country,...
Body of slain OFW in Slovakia arrives at NAIA
The remains of the overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Henry John Acorda who beaten to death in Bratislava, Slovakia arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 19. The body of OFW was airlifted by Slovak government Airbus aircraft. His...
3 passengers held at NAIA for false ‘missing cellphone’ claims, bullet, bomb joke
Three passengers were held at different terminals of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in three separate instances since June 15 for bomb joke, bringing bullet, and making false accusation that some personnel of the Office of the Transportation Security...
Go to Trillanes: “Gusto mo saksakan? Kahit saang kampo, puntahan kita”
Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Christopher “Bong” Go dared Senator Antonio Trillanes IV to a ‘one-on-one challenge’ amid the senator’s call for him to sign a bank waiver which will allow probe on his alleged ‘billions’ of asset. "Ball pen lang pala ang gusto...
Authorities arrest OFW for making bomb jokes while on flight
Aviation policemen arrested an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) from Saudi Arabia after making bomb jokes while onboard a Philippines-bound flight. The OFW, identified as Alvin Malimban, was arrested shortly after his Philippine Airlines (PAL) flight landed at the...
Remains of OFW beaten to death in Slovakia to arrive in Manila on Tuesday
The remains of the overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who was beaten to death in Bratislava, Slovakia will arrive in the country on Tuesday, June 19, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced. In a statement, DFA said the remains of OFW Henry John Acorda is...
DOTr says no irregularity in alleged new ‘tanim bala’ incident in NAIA
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Sunday, June 17, said employees at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) did not commit any irregularity in the alleged ‘tanim bala’ incident that happened last Friday, June 15. In a statement, DOTr said the baggage...
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Authorities arrest maid for using another woman’s Emirates ID
Authorities arrested an Asian domestic helper was arrested for presenting another woman’s personal ID to be able to enter a building to clean flats. Dubai Police arrested the 40-year-old Filipina domestic helper on April 9 who presented an Emirates ID of a different...
Amnesty program for overstaying expats in UAE to begin on August 1
UAE’s three-month amnesty program for visa violators is set to begin on August 1, a senior official announced on Thursday, June 20. Acting Director General of Foreigners Affairs and Ports Department at the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (FAIC),...
Pinoy student blames online addiction for stabbing cashier to death
A 34-year-old cashier who works at a convenient store in Batangas succumbed to death after getting stabbed by a student. The suspect admitted to the crime, blaming his being sleep-deprived due to excessive use of computer, reported ABS-CBN. "Nagdilim lang po talaga...
State of mental health in PH needs better attention
President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law the Republic Act 11036 or the Mental Health Law, which will secure affordable and accessible aid for people suffering from mental disorders. Senator Risa Hontiveros, author and principal author of the bill in the Senate, said...
Gold rate in UAE drops to new 6-month low
Prices of gold in the UAE dropped to its lowest rate within the past 6 months on Thursday, June 21. Last month, gold prices dropped when 24-Karat (24K), 22K, 21K, and 18K gold were priced at Dh156.50, Dh146.50, Dh139.75, and Dh120.00, respectively, reported Khaleej...
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