OFW remittance risks rise amid Middle East conflict — ILO
The International Labour Organization warns that escalating Middle East conflict is raising risks for OFW remittances and the Philippine economy, as mass…
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GCash now accepts Middle East IDs for OFW verification
GCash now accepts Emirates ID, Iqama ID, Kuwait Civil ID, and Qatar Residency Permit for OFW verification, giving Filipinos in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait,…
ASEAN eyes unified response to South China Sea, Middle East crises
ASEAN leaders at the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu are set to tackle rising tensions in the South China Sea and the Middle East conflict, aiming for a unified…
Sherwin Gatchalian outlines measures to ease impact of oil price crisis amid war in Middle East
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian speaks with the media during the weekly Kapihan sa Manila Bay forum in Manila on Wednesday, 6 May 2026. Gatchalian, chair of the…
202 OFWs, kin return home amid Middle East crisis
Another 202 Filipinos, including overseas Filipino workers and their dependents, have been safely repatriated from Kuwait and Abu Dhabi to the Philippines amid…
Tourist arrivals rise 9% despite Middle East crisis
Tourist arrivals to the Philippines rose 9% to 2.24 million from January to April 2026 despite the Middle East crisis, as the Department of Tourism shifts…
North Korea strengthens nuclear push as US flails in Middle East
North Korea is accelerating missile tests and nuclear development as US focus shifts to the Middle East. Explore how Pyongyang is exploiting a breakdown in…
Business confidence plunges amid Middle East crisis
Business and consumer confidence in the Philippines plunged in March as the Middle East crisis pushed up fuel costs, dampened spending, and revived inflation…
PNP to ensure smooth flow of food amid Middle East crisis
The Philippine National Police is prioritizing the swift passage of trucks carrying food and agricultural goods amid Middle East-linked disruptions, adjusting…
DSWD releases P3.2-M aid to OFWs hit by Middle East crisis
DSWD has released over P3.2 million in financial aid to repatriated OFWs affected by the Middle East crisis, providing cash assistance, psychosocial support,…
25 OFWs home from Israel, Lebanon amid Middle East tensions
Twenty-five overseas Filipino workers from Israel and Lebanon have safely returned to the Philippines amid rising Middle East tensions, as the DMW, DFA and…
DoLE, DMW intensify OFW support amid Middle East crisis
The Philippine government launched a reintegration summit in Leyte for OFWs displaced by Middle East tensions, offering jobs, livelihood aid, and social…
BI expects sustained high travel volume despite Middle East tensions
The Philippines’ Bureau of Immigration expects strong international travel to continue despite Middle East tensions, with over 8.7 million arrivals and…
GCash extends transfer fee waiver for Middle East transactions
GCash extends its zero-fee policy for money transfers to and from the Middle East until April 30, 2026, helping overseas Filipinos and their families save on…
PAGCOR chief flags impact of Middle East tensions on gaming sector
PAGCOR warns Middle East tensions and rising fuel costs are impacting the gaming industry, with chairman Alejandro Tengco citing global strain and potential…
342 Filipinos return from UAE amid Middle East tensions
342 Filipinos, including 255 OFWs and 87 dependents, have safely returned from the UAE amid rising Middle East tensions. Learn how the Philippine government is…
