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14 killed in South Korea car plant fire

Fire crews unable to enter Daejeon factory initially amid collapse risk

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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

Philippines warns against souvenir stamps on passports

Unauthorised markings can invalidate ePassports and may lead to legal penalties

Any alteration, addition, or destruction of contents in the Philippine passport is strictly prohibited

Philippines launches new digital civil registry service

New e-certificate platform offers secure, QR-verified documents with full legal validity

PSA documents such as birth, marriage, and death certificates are now fully digital

Manila airport announces terminal reshuffle on March 29

Move aims to ease congestion and improve passenger flow

Travellers are urged to check flight details amid terminal reassignments

Philippines considers possible Telegram ban

Child protection, online scams, and unlawful gambling are key issues under review

The Philippine Department of Information and Communications Technology has bared difficulties coordinating with Telegram’s management

OFWs warned over rogue shipping firms

Filipino workers are urged to avoid firm linked to abandoned balikbayan boxes

OFWs are warned against Makati Express Cargo linked to complaints of abandoned balikbayan boxes

Why Manny Pacquiao is a global boxing legend

Eight-division world champion’s rise from poverty to sports stardom continues to inspire

Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao during his Dubai visit in 2016

India's cabinet approves renaming Kerala to 'Keralam'

Approval gains significance as Kerala gears up for Assembly elections state polls in 2026

India's Union cabinet approves renaming Kerala to 'Keralam', aligning with cultural heritage

Bill abolishing travel tax for Filipinos advances

Lawmakers push to seek alternative funding for tourism, education, and cultural programmes

The travel tax abolition could mean cheaper travel fees for travellers however, lawmakers face the challenge of balancing travel affordability with sustained funding

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