Philippines News – Politics, Economy & Society

Dirham gains vs INR, PKR, PHP. Should expats remit now?

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of March 11 - against the UAE dirham

1m read

Planning on remitting Indian rupee, Pakistan rupee or Philippine peso? Here’s how you can take advantage of remittance-beneficial rates and when.

Philippines introduces new ‘PP’ code for ePassports

Change aligns Philippine travel documents with global aviation standards

A sample of a regular Philippine ePassport data page showing the two-letter document type code “PP” on the upper left of the visual inspection zone

Filipino workers in UAE gain more sending money home

Peso weakens against the dirham as oil risks and inflation concerns weigh on outlook

Philippine peso

Alex Eala gears up for Coco Gauff after thrilling win

Filipino tennis star beats Australian Open semi-finalist Yastremska 7-5, 4-6, 7-5

Alex Eala gears up for Coco Gauff after first-round thriller in Indian Wells

Why the ICC rejected Duterte’s interim release appeal

Judges say defence failed to present new medical evidence

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte seen on a screen in the courtroom during his first appearance before the International Criminal Court on charge of crimes against humanity over his deadly crackdown on narcotics, in The Hague

Philippines adopts temporary 4-day work week

Move part of contingency measures amid Middle East crisis

The four-day work week will not apply to agencies providing essential services.

'Alex Eala’s stardom resembles that of Sania Mirza'

World No 31 advances to next round of Indian Wells Open after receiving a first-round bye

Alex Eala is back in the Big Apple.

PH names new agriculture attaché for Middle East

Official eyes stronger UAE-Philippines ties on food security, trade, and agriculture

(From left to right) Philippine ambassador to the UAE Alfonso Ver and Philippine agriculture attaché for Middle East, Africa and India Michael Sollera

Philippines travel: Know the cash declaration rules

Travellers are reminded to declare amounts, secure approval to avoid airport delays

Travellers are reminded to declare amounts above $10,000 and secure approval for excess Philippine pesos

Filipino star Vice Ganda meets Japan viral monkey Punch

The superstar visits Ichikawa City Zoo during film festival trip

Seven month-old male macaque monkey named Punch, sitting with a stuffed orangutan toy at Ichikawa City Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Chiba Prefecture

SB Girls tease new docuseries ahead of UAE world tour

An emotional look at the Filipino pop group’s journey from hard work to success

SB Girls group leader Rochelle Pangilinan has teased a new docuseries featuring behind-the-scenes of their journey

Discaya-linked luxury cars raise over ₱102m in auction

Philippine customs turns confiscated high-end vehicles to revenue for national programmes

Philippine customs has committed to lawful restitution and turning seized assets into funds that benefit the public

LOAD MORE

TRENDING STORIES