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Why Philippines shifts from remittances, taps diaspora

Government aims to leverage skills, expertise, and investments from Filipinos abroad

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A scene at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, Philippines

Philippine carriers cancel Mideast flights: Key info

Middle East routes halted amid safety concerns, here are options if you’re affected

Passengers queue up to board an aircraft at Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport

How Philippines, Holy See protect migrant workers

Philippines eyes stronger Vatican ties to protect migrant workers under UN migration plan

"For 75 years, the Philippines and the Holy See have shared more than diplomatic ties. We share faith," said Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in a post on Facebook

PH consulate in Dubai flags bogus assistance offers

Filipinos in UAE urged not to pay fees or share personal data with unauthorised agents

Philippine Consulate General in Dubai

Why sport is gaining ground as a global tool for peace

Boxing champ says sport can transform lives and build peaceful societies

Former eight-division boxing world champion Manny Pacquiao during a UN meeting on April 8

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

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of April 10 - 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 hopes for extensions on two-week ceasefire

Two-week ceasefire could ease fuel disruptions and benefit Filipino seafarers

Supporters of the Iran-backed Houthi movement brandish their weapons as they rally in solidarity with Iran and Lebanon amid the US-Israeli war with Iran, in the capital Sanaa on April 6, 2026.

Philippine passport delays: What applicants should know

Release of new passports may take 10 to 15 working days from the date of application

Applicants filing since late March may face longer waiting times, as authorities work to restore normal processing

Eala thanks fans following first round win in Austria

Eala wins her first match on clay in the Linz Open

Philippines' Alexandra Eala reacts as she plays against Austria's Julia Grabher during their women's singles match of the WTA Upper Austria Ladies Linz tennis tournament in Linz, Austria on April 7, 2026.

Philippine inflation accelerates to 4.1% in March 2026

Inflation rise reflects global oil volatility and domestic supply constraints

Mounting risks to the inflation outlook require sustained vigilance, according to the Philippine central bank

What new monitoring rules mean for Philippine trips

Tighter staff monitoring, passenger protection during travel surge

Philippine transportation chief orders tightened watch on luggage screeners after missing money reports

How UAE-based Filipinos can register as overseas voters

Registration for overseas voters runs from December 3, 2025 to September 30, 2027

Overseas Filipinos wait to cast their vote at the Philippine consulate in Dubai

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