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UAE, Philippines eye joint insurance support for OFWs

Proposed system to improve healthcare access, preventive care for OFWs in the Emirates

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From left to right: Ted Herbosa and Maha Barakat

Abandoned Filipina girl in UAE dies in vegetative state

Biological mother arrives after a long absence as foster parents try to lay her to rest

Fatima prior to becoming bedridden in 2024.

Dubai-based chefs to represent the UAE at IFEX PH 2026

Filipino culinary talents to show UAE-inspired dishes, local flavours at IFEX Kitchen

From left to right: Dubai-based chefs Nouel Catis and David "Dabo" Pamplona

Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi closes for Eid Al Adha

Filipinos in UAE advised to complete urgent consular transactions before May 26

The Philippine embassy building in Abu Dhabi

Dirham stronger vs INR, PKR, PHP. Remit now?

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of May 14 - 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.

Philippine Airlines extends Mideast flight suspension

Dubai flights cancelled until August 2, Doha services halted until end of June

Philippine Airlines has temporarily suspended Middle East flights until August due to overall airspace safety concerns

What is the UAE-funded ‘Fallen Heroes Scholarship’

Applications open for three fully funded medical scholarships honouring frontline workers

The Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi has announced the availability of three scholarships for Filipino students in the UAE who aspire to pursue degrees in medicine

How ube finds home in UAE kitchens

Purple yam moves from nostalgic treat to rising gourmet ingredient across the Emirates

Clockwise from left: Halayang ube, ube macapuno cake, and ube halo-halo bravo

How scammers are using crisis conditions to lure OFWs

Filipinos warned against fake online job offers, illegal recruiters amid ongoing tensions

The DMW has been receiving reports regarding suspicious recruitment activities targeting Filipinos who are seeking immediate overseas employment in the region

How work abroad now counts in PH civil service exams

New rule grants additional exam points to qualified OFWs

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ICC schedules first status conference for Duterte case

Court orders detailed trial planning; detention review, appeal request also underway

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte

ASEAN takes firm stand to protect supply chains

Bloc pushes energy security, food resilience, and uninterrupted flow of essential goods

ASEAN economic ministers exchanged views on energy, food security, and supply chain resilience

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