
OFW remittances peak at $38.3B
‘The Philippines has been the world’s biggest source of seafarers and nurses for many years. Remittances are still expected to similarly grow, going forward,…
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‘The Philippines has been the world’s biggest source of seafarers and nurses for many years. Remittances are still expected to similarly grow, going forward,…
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Remittances from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) reached a record $38.34 billion, up 3 percent for the full year of 2024 from $37.21 billion the previous…
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The United States and the Philippines remain aligned with development cooperation even as Washington reviews its worldwide foreign assistance policy,…
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The local government of Manila’s Department of Social Welfare provided immediate assistance to fire victims in Barangay 106, District 1, and Barangay 353,…
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During a Senate committee hearing on 12 February, Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, called on the Department of…
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The United States government seeks to enhance its relationship with the Philippines, which includes destabilizing China’s actions in the South China Sea.
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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Friday reiterated its warning to the public against individuals offering “middleman” services to…
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For many overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), sending balikbayan boxes is a long-standing tradition, reflecting their hard work and dedication to their families…
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The Sandiganbayan has cleared Fernando Ramirez, the former driver of Janet Lim Napoles, in the 15 counts of graft case involving former Senate President and…
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As the principal author and co-sponsor of the law, Go emphasized its role in ensuring the safety and dignity of disaster-affected communities while expediting…
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The Philippine Embassy in Lebanon also warned Filipinos in the country to be wary of the surge in criminal activities
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The system integration is in line with President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr.’s order to streamline processes and improve interagency connectivity
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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) officially opened the DFA NCR South Consular Office at Filinvest's Festival Mall, Alabang on 10 February 2025,…
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The Philippines handed over its donation as part of its humanitarian assistance to those affected by the ongoing conflict in Gaza, the Office of Civil Defense…
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Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go on 8 February 2025, handed out aid under the Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP) to 1,185 fire and landslide…
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US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba condemned China for “provocative activities” in the contested West Philippine Sea (WPS),…
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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) clarified on Friday that no Filipinos had been arrested for deportation by the United States’ Immigration and Customs…
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The Department of Foreign Affairs clarified on Friday that no Filipinos have been arrested and slated for deportation by the United States’ Immigration and…
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