Philippines News – Politics, Economy & Society

Philippines to open new OFW Lounge at Clark airport

Dedicated facility to offer departing OFWs a place to rest, eat, seek assistance

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The OFW Lounge in Clark has been set to open on September 16. Photo for illustrative purposes only

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

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of July 23 - 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.

Eala named WTA Star of Swing after fine grass-court run

The 21-year-old Filipino star secured nearly 90% of the fan vote

Philippines' Alexandra Eala returns to Italy's Jasmine Paolini during their women's singles round of 16 tennis match on the eighth day of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 6, 2026.

Dubai-Manila passenger arrested over pending abuse case

Authorities intercept traveller after background check flags unresolved charges

Passenger arrested on outstanding warrant at Manila airport

Seeking jobs abroad? Watch out for these red flags

Here are the recruitment red flags workers should know before they sign, pay, or travel

Overseas Filipino workers. Photo for illustrative purposes only

UAE supports abandoned Filipino girl’s safe return home

Child arrives safely in Manila following coordination between UAE, Philippine authorities

Two-year-old Filipino girl, who was abandoned at infancy, has finally returned home to the Philippines

Philippines lodges protest over China's racist AI video

Manila has called for the immediate removal of a China Daily video, editorial cartoons

Some screenshots of scenes from China Daily's AI-generated video depicting Filipinos as monkeys

I’ll represent Philippines with pride, Alex Eala says

The 21-year-old enjoyed the best Grand Slam run of her career at Wimbledon

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines celebrates winning the third round women's singles match against Iga Swiatek of Poland at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 4, 2026.

Philippines offers AI training for overseas workers

New certified AI courses to help OFWs build digital skills, improve job prospects

The programme can help OFWs acquire new digital skills, be more AI-ready, and prepare for more job and livelihood opportunities. Photo for illustrative purposes only

Philippine Consulate hosts life-saving skills training

Initiative encourages community to be ready to respond to medical emergencies, disasters

The training offers participants the opportunity to upskill and earn a certification under the Dubai Heart Safe City framework

Dubai-bound Filipina arrested at Manila airport

Passenger stopped during immigration checks as authorities uncover outstanding warrant

A scene at Manila's NAIA Terminal 3. Photo for illustrative purposes only.

Senate to open online access to Duterte trial records

Move aims to boost transparency as thousands of court filings are set to be published

The Philippine Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, tackled Article IV of the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte

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