Philippines News – Politics, Economy & Society

What the new Asia-GCC platform means for workers

New initiative to help countries work together for better access to social protection

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From left to right: Valerie Schmitt, Mohammed bin Hassan Al Obaidli, Hans Cacdac, and Gladys Cisneros

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

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of June 12 - 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.

UAE rushes aid to Philippines after deadly earthquake

The relief response follows a deadly 7.8-magnitude earthquake that left dozens dead

Motorists pass by a landslide following an earthquake in Sarangani province, Philippines, Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

How new deal speeds up OFW financial claims in UAE

New pact streamlines processing of benefits, blood money, other labour-related claims

From left to right: Philippine ambassador to the UAE Alfonso Ferdinand Ver and labour attache Ma. Teresa Olgado

How OFWs in UAE cope with news of the Mindanao quake

Filipinos pray for loved ones as powerful earthquake killed dozens in southern Philippines

Clockwise from top left: Mary Jane Lorejo, Monica Guadalupe, Cindy Viel Maravillas Silva, and Riza Juanico

UAE expresses solidarity with Philippines

MoFA extends sympathies to victims' families and wishes recovery to injured

UAE conveyed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of the Philippines.

How Kalayaan 2026 brought Filipino culture to life

Over 60,000 attended the celebration marking the 128th Philippine Independence Day

The event has stood as a display of the Filipino community’s resilience, gratitude, and lasting contribution to the UAE’s multicultural society

Philippine Airlines delays Dubai return decision

Carrier also plans new aircraft order as it joins the 16-member OneWorld Alliance

Philippine Airlines said its Dubai operations remain under review as the carrier prepares to resume Doha flights amid ongoing disruption caused by the Middle East conflict and rising fuel prices.

Philippine Embassy in UAE issues June holiday advisory

Dedicated hotlines will remain available for those needing urgent assistance

The Philippine Embassy building in Abu Dhabi

What OFWs should know about work abroad offers online

Job seekers warned against social media scams promising high salaries, quick deployment

Job applicants should be wary of recruitment posts that promise quick departure, high pay, and an easy process in exchange for hefty fees

Cebu Pacific to resume Dubai-Manila route from July 2

Philippine budget carrier restores route suspended amid airspace disruptions

Cebu Pacific to resume Dubai-Manila flights from July 2

Nobody’s child: Dubai grants burial of abandoned girl

Pak-Filipino foster parents for years, who couldn't adopt Fatima, bid farewell to her

The last happy family photo of Fatima with her foster parents, Syed Ali Moazzam and Muozzama, before she was diagnosed with the autoimmune disease that left her in a vegetative state for over two years.

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