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Over 2,000 evacuated as Mayon Volcano erupts

Moderately explosive eruption occured, prompting authorities to evacuate over 700 families

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Philippine authorities continue to monitor Mayon Volcano’s latest activity

Philippine senator backs Lana Nusseibeh’s UN bid

Solon highlighted UAE diplomat’s vision for conflict prevention, held talks with ADNOC

Philippine senator Erwin Tulfo and UAE ambassador Lana Zaki Nusseibeh

Dubai passenger arrested in Manila over cyber libel

Man taken into custody with recommended bail set at ₱60,000

Passenger from Dubai arrested at Manila airport for alleged cyber libel

Dirham goes further as Asian currencies weaken

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of October 30- 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.

Philippines learns from UAE to improve public services

The week-long programme strengthens cooperation between the Philippines and the UAE

The programme aims to turn shared expertise into reforms that benefit the Filipino people.

Sending balikbayan boxes? Check licensed cargo firms

90 percent of shipments stranded since March have reached the Philippines

The League of Freight Forwarders assured the public that while delays are beyond their control, they are only temporary. Photo for illustrative purposes only

Philippines seizes devices in Thomas Markle Sr. probe

Authorities have taken custody of a laptop and other belongings linked to Thomas Markle Sr

PNP spokesperson and Public Information Office acting chief police colonel Allen Rae Co providing updates on the ongoing investigation during a press briefing on October 26

Philippines e-Visa in Dubai: All you need to know

Eligible residents can now apply online for Philippine e-Visas without personal appearance

The Philippine Consulate General at Al Qusais 3, Dubai

Philippines probes reports involving Meghan’s father

His son claimed to have found illicit material at the family home in Cebu province

Meghan and Thomas Markle Sr.

Dubai Police raises awareness at Al Rigga night market

Police shared advice on cybersecurity, road safety, crime prevention, official services

Dubai Police celebrate community spirit with 5,000 Filipinos at Al Rigga night market

OFW Serbisyo Caravan returns to Dubai this November

One-stop-shop initiative to bring Philippine government agencies together to serve OFWs

The caravan serves as a central hub for OFWs in the UAE to access essential government services without having to travel back to the Philippines. Photo for illustrative purposes only

Saudi-Houthi conflict escalates: 7 major developments

Aramco evacuates HQ, four killed in separate incidents as US pulls embassy staff

Saudi-backed Yemeni government fighters fire a truck-mounted recoilless rifle during battles against Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis at the Jabal Han front west of the city of Taiz on October 21, 2026.

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