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Philippine Society for Quality launches Middle East arm

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

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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

What you need to know about Rodrigo Duterte's ICC trial

ICC to decide if Duterte will face full trial for alleged crimes against humanity

Former Philippine president Duterte appearing for the first time before the ICC judges on March 14 last year

Filipino brothers clinch top titles at UAE spelling bee

Another set of young Filipino pride have emerged as winners of the spelling competition

The Bacongallo family with Seth Warren as the champion and Rei Martus as the second runner-up

PH boosts ties to Europe amid growing migration

As more Filipinos look to Europe, migration stories expand beyond the Gulf

While the US and the Middle East remain as top choices for Filipino migrants, European countries are also seeing a steady increase in Filipino arrivals

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