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Philippine ube exports ban: What it means for the UAE

Businesses are monitoring supplies, checking alternatives as Philippines halts ube exports

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Philippine ube is increasingly sought by processors and overseas buyers, but farmers still face limited access to quality planting materials needed to expand output

Dirham gains against INR, PKR and PHP. Remit now?

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of September 22- against the UAE dirham

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

Pacquiao or Nadal: Guess who Alex Eala picked?

The Filipino is set to make her debut in the Singapore Open main draw on Wednesday

Alexandra Eala

Philippine consulate prepares for passport renewal rush

More Filipinos expected to seek renewals from 2027 as 10-year passports near expiry

The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs began issuing passports with 10-year validity in 2018. Photo for illustrative purposes only

UAE, Philippines discuss stronger defence cooperation

Officials highlight regional security, military training, defence industry cooperation

From left to right: Ahmed Saeed Ali Alramli Alketbi, Gilberto Teodoro, and Mohamed Obaid Alzaabi

Emirates, OWWA ink deal to boost support for OFWs

Partnership will explore welfare, repatriation, reintegration, livelihood support

Emirates has signed an agreement with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration to strengthen support for OFWs and their families

Two OFW stroke patients in Sharjah get post-acute care

Philippine migrant workers agency arranges post-acute care for OFWs following treatment

During DMW Secretary Hans Cacdac's visit in the UAE, he thanked Filipino nurses and other healthcare workers for their service to patients

MWO Dubai now accepts card payments for select services

New payment option aims to make transactions faster and more convenient

The Migrant Workers Office – Dubai and Northern Emirates located in Al Qusais 3, Dubai

UAE stays vital to Philippine remittance flows in July

UAE accounted for 5.5% of reported inflows, ranking fourth among top remittance sources

Filipino women sending money back home to support their families at an exchange house in Satwa

Philippines out of Asian Games after 44-point loss

Gilas Pilipinas crash out of Asian Games after heavy group-stage defeat

Supporters of Philippines' team celebrate win against Jordan during the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian qualifier group E match at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay city, Metro Manila on August 28, 2026.

6 Filipino celebrities to join Alex Eala’s tennis event

The event, titled 'Alex Eala Live: Game. Set. Celebrate,' will take place on December 8

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines celebrates after winning a women's singles match against Naomi Osaka of Japan on day six of the Mubadala DC Open 2026 at William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center on August 01, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Filipina in UAE on ENT symptoms that hid brain tumour

Dubai resident's ordeal involved three surgeries and two life-threatening complications

Photo used for illustrative purposes

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