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Philippines pushes Oman to drop HIV certificate rule

Oman says rule under review as diplomatic talks continue

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A medical worker draws blood for a HIV test

Japan drives $10b plan to counter oil risks in Asia

Initiative targets supply disruption, stockpiling, cleaner energy transition in the region

Sanae Takaichi, prime minister of Japan

What’s new in Philippine foreign ownership caps

New negative list keeps key sectors restricted, select areas open for foreign capital

Foreign investors can now own up to 100 percent of telecommunications companies in the Philippines, provided reciprocity conditions are met

Philippine central bank announces loan relief, fee cuts

Six-month grace period, waived digital transaction fees to ease impact of energy crisis

Loans to affected borrowers may also be temporarily excluded from past due and non-performing loan classifications for up to one year

Want to work abroad? Watch out for this latest scam

Authorities warn of human trafficking using increasingly sophisticated fake job scams

Sophisticated syndicates lure Filipinos with promises of jobs abroad, only to forcibly conscript them into foreign military service

Is Oman requiring HIV tests for Filipino travellers?

Passengers urged to check with airlines for latest rules

No official confirmation has been received from Omani authorities

Filipino remittances rise to $2.79b in February 2026

Year-to-date inflows climb 3.1%, UAE remains among key sources

Customers form a queue at a money remittance centre in Dubai

How Filipinos could soon access free legal help abroad

Proposed partnership to close legal gaps for migrants facing abuse, disputes, scams abroad

Collaboration aims to address the lack of accessible overseas legal counsel for migrants

How the Philippine president addressed health rumours

Marcos performs public workout, dismisses social media rumours as “lies”

Marcos showcases good health to Malacañang Press Corps

How OFWs can qualify for affordable homes back home

Expanded 4PH programme offers low-interest loans, gives OFWs priority access to housing

Housing projects under the flagship 4PH programme

Why Philippines shifts from remittances, taps diaspora

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

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.

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