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Why Philippines shifts from remittances, taps diaspora

Government aims to leverage skills, expertise, and investments from Filipinos abroad

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A scene at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, Philippines

Singapore Airlines extends Dubai flight cancellations

Carrier cites Middle East geopolitical situation; more flights may be affected

Singapore Airlines said passengers affected by the cancellations will be offered alternative travel arrangements or refunds.

How Japan’s new shared custody law affects migrants

New law ends sole custody, boosts parental rights but challenges migrant families

Custody changes coincide with a generally stricter immigration landscape under Japan's new administration

Why beauty pageants captivate Southeast Asians

Asians share how pageants go beyond beauty and unite communities around the world

From left to right: Jenny Casa Dy, Feverlie Kilayco, and Alyssa Zabala

New Manila airport off-ramp opens

The 320-metre access road eases congestion near NAIA terminal 3

NAIAX westbound off-ramp to NAIA terminal 3 is located in Barangay 183, Pasay city, Philippines

How OFWs in Mideast can access social security benefits

Digital services allow OFWs to file claims, apply for loans, and verify pensions remotely

A scene inside a remittance exchange shop in Satwa, Dubai. The SSS uses a number of remittance clearing including iRemit, Ventaja, and AUB, which allow for instant credit of your SSS payments

Southeast Asia revisits nuclear power plans

Move comes as Iran war disrupts energy supplies

This aerial view, taken Jan. 19, 2025, shows the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant in the Philippines, which has never produced a single watt of energy.

Why the Philippines is bracing early for an oil shock

Recent declaration shows the country’s exposure to global supply disruptions and risks

The Philippines has been declared under a state of national energy emergency

14 killed in South Korea car plant fire

Fire crews unable to enter Daejeon factory initially amid collapse risk

A fire at a car parts plant in South Korea on March 20 seriously injured at least 21 people and left 14 others missing, authorities said.

Beware: Travel scams targeting OFWs, how to avoid them

Fraudsters are posing as officials to exploit Filipino workers seeking assistance

OFWs may request assistance or services directly to the Migrant Workers Office in Dubai through official hotlines and email addresses

150 missing after Iranian warship sinks off Sri Lanka

Navy rescues 32 sailors from frigate IRIS Dena but hopes were fading for 148 other sailors

An ambulance enters Sri Lanka's southern naval head quarters in Galle on March 4, 2026, to pick up Iranian sailors rescued from Iranian frigate Iris Dena that was sunk off their island earlier in the day.

Philippine Society for Quality launches Middle East arm

Middle East arm to offer learning, leadership, and industry programmes for professionals

The Philippine Society for Quality has officially launched its Middle East arm at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai

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