Over 1,400 Filipinos across Middle East request repatriation amid US-Israel-Iran conflict - Khaleej Times
Over 1,400 Filipinos across Middle East request repatriation amid US-Israel-Iran conflict Khaleej Times
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Over 1,400 Filipinos across Middle East request repatriation amid US-Israel-Iran conflict Khaleej Times

Most people, fearing debris falling from the sky, stay indoors and work from home

Here are the contact details of Philippine diplomatic posts and help desks for Filipinos affected by the conflict in Iran

Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has filed a bill proposing a P3,500 monthly subsidy for informal settler families (ISFs) to assist them during periods of temporary homelessness.

Birch Tree Fortified has successfully delivered three million milk servings to Filipinos, demonstrating its commitment to making quality milk accessible as part of its Nutrition Mission.
Water districts across the country are struggling to keep pace with growing demand, as delivery systems fall short despite available water resources leaving at least 12.4 million Filipinos still lacking safe water, a study by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies found.

Pilipinas Sepak Takraw Association president Karen Caballero believes holding the inaugural U19 Asian Championship in the country gives the sport a chance to appeal to more Filipinos

MANILA, Philippines — Before Edsa became one of the most congested roads in the Philippines, it was a venue of resistance that marked the end of the more than 20-year regime of Ferdinand Marcos Sr. From February 22-25, 1986, millions of Filipinos converged on Efipanio delos Santos Avenue between Camp Crame and Camp Aguinaldo, heeding

MANILA, Philippines – Filipinos need not be prosecuted outside the country for crimes against humanity cases since local courts are capable of holding trials for such, members of the Senate minority bloc said on Tuesday. The sentiment was made when minority senators presented Senate Resolution 307, or the “Resolution expressing the sense of the Senate of

Filipinos are marking the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution with various events and activities, focusing on themes like anti-corruption and historical remembrance.

A nationwide mural contest backed by Philippine government agencies has been launched in Manila, the latest in a string of cultural initiatives aimed at shaping public narratives around the South China Sea dispute. Organised by a Manila-based maritime think tank and supported by state institutions including the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, the competition invites artists, students and ordinary Filipinos to create large-scale works inspired by the “West Philippine Sea” – Manil...

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s visit to Naga City and his meeting with Robredo, along with his pink socks, became a subject of humor and speculation among Filipinos.

An open letter to President Marcos highlights public sentiment that Filipinos feel overtaxed and underserved, urging a systemic fix to the tax system beyond just removing one tax to restore trust.
Over 1,400 Filipinos across Middle East request repatriation amid US-Israel-Iran conflict Khaleej Times

Filipino workers were evacuated from US bases in the Gulf before Iranian strikes, officials said.
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Instead of asking which stock will double this year, disciplined investors now ask a more consequential question: what happens to my savings if growth slows, interest rates remain high, or geopolitical tensions disrupt trade?

It is not just former president Rodrigo Duterte who is under trial at the International Criminal Court, but the entirety of the Philippines.

Robinsons Land marks its 45th anniversary, highlighting a year of strategic growth and its commitment to improving the lives of Filipinos.
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Our democracy teeters on a precarious edge. And yet, amid the decay of democracy, the Catholic Church, which is the moral compass of over 80% of Filipinos, often whispers behind vague pastoral letters and oblique statements.

Filipinos' visa applications for South Korea have seen a significant increase, up to 17 percent, during the traditionally slow visiting seasons of January and February, attributed to fans flocking for a BTS concert.

Naga City has passed an ordinance to institutionalize its historic defiance of political dynasties, marking the People Power anniversary as 'Anti-Political Dynasty Day'.

Rappler’s Iya Gozum revisits the gymnasium where the tally board of the 1986 snap elections remains displayed

A Social Weather Stations survey indicates that most Filipinos believe Senator Ronald dela Rosa should be held accountable for drug war killings that occurred during his tenure as chief of the Philippine National Police.

A third-generation Aquino talks about the legacy and baggage of the 1986 EDSA revolution, and what hope it still offers Filipinos

By Jam Sta Rosa A Philippine senator called for deepening defence relationships and “continuous” pushback against China’s claims in the South China Sea while visiting one of Manila’s tiny possessions in the disputed waterway on Saturday. Thitu Island, known as Pag-asa in the Philippines, is home to about 400 Filipinos, mostly fishermen and their families, […]
A recent survey in the Philippines indicates that almost half of Filipinos are willing to trust cheating partners again, suggesting a high rate of forgiveness in relationships.

Filipina carer Charlot David made the run back and forth to the bomb shelter several times before deciding it was better to simply stay there. The 44-year-old mother of four, who has lived through…

Travel shares fell sharply on Monday as escalating conflict between the US, Israel and Iran disrupted flights around the globe, forced the closure of key Middle Eastern hubs and sent oil prices…

The upcoming 10th-gen Pokémon game, out in 2027 for Switch 2, is inspired by countries such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

In a statement, the PCIJ says: 'We are alarmed that the Chinese Embassy is attacking independent reporting by Filipinos. Their actions only lend credence to our story.'

Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano yesterday sponsored the minority bloc’s resolution seeking to protect Filipinos from extraordinary rendition or surrender to a foreign country, amid a likely issuance by the International Criminal Court of arrest warrants for his allies Senators Ronald dela Rosa and Bong Go.

CALAPAN CITY, ORIENTAL MINDORO, Philippines — Forty years after millions of Filipinos gathered along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (Edsa) in a historic show of peaceful resistance, a Catholic college

MANILA, Philippines — The 40th Epifanio delos Santos (Edsa) People Power Revolution Anniversary is a time for self-reflection amid the current issues being faced in the country, Kiko Aquino-Dee said on Wednesday. Aquino-Dee, co-convenor of the Trillion Peso March Movement (TPMM), urged Filipinos to ponder the current state of the country compared to the Martial

The 1986 Philippine Revolution, which saw Filipinos overthrow an authoritarian regime in three days, is highlighted as one of the most significant events in the country's history.

The Philippine Heart Association reports a national ratio of one cardiologist for every 44,000 Filipinos, with access varying by location, driven by extensive training requirements and a desire for work-life balance among medical professionals.

The Tour of Luzon cycling event is set for a grander 2026 edition, with Filipino cyclists preparing to defend their home turf against foreign competitors for millions in prize money.

Filipinos found humor and speculated on the intent behind President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s visit to Naga City, with particular attention drawn to his pink socks.

Beyond the joy festivities like Chinese New Year creates, there lies another question: how do Chinese-Filipinos express their cultural identities to others in their daily lives?
Philippine Senator Robin Padilla faced public backlash and criticism from fellow politicians after he described Generation Z as mentally 'weak' and downplayed their emotional resilience.