May 13, 2013
Mary Jane Alvero-Al Mahdi is among eight UAE-based recipients of the Bagong Bayani (New Heroes) Awards - a national search for outstanding overseas Filipinos.
Read Article New Hero of UAE is an inspiration to overseas Filipinos
May 12, 2013
Remittances from workers overseas are a significant element in several South East Asian economies, chief among them the Philippines, which trails only India and China in terms of money sent home by migrant workers. Read Article Asia a springboard for migrant work
May 12, 2013
Recruiters are starting to adhere to the request for Filipino housemaids to receive a US$400 minimum wage. Read Article 'Big player' recruiters in the UAE comply with minimum wage rules for Filipina maids
May 09, 2013
The Philippines has banned people from carrying large amounts of cash and buying alcohol in efforts tp curb rampant vote-buying and violence before elections next week Read Article Philippines 'bans money and alcohol' in bid to curb election violence
May 07, 2013
Mount Mayon, 340km south of Manila, spews 'living-room sized' rocks, killing four climbers while another is missing and presumed dead. Read Article Volcano climbers killed as Philippines' Mayon rumbles into life
May 07, 2013
The Ampatuans allegedly ordered the massacre to stop a political rival, Esmael Mangudadatu, from running against one of its members for governor of Maguindanao. Read Article Philippines sets deadline for massacre convictions
May 06, 2013
Dubai ranked second after Riyadh in voter turnout among the Philippine missions in the Gulf region after two weeks of overseas absentee voting. Read Article Dubai Filipinos flock to the polls
May 05, 2013
Charity organises art workshops for cleaners to enjoy in their off time. Read Article Labour-camp residents discover art of recycling
May 03, 2013
A video of Talonding's soulful rendition of Luther Vandross' 'Dance with my Father' has had more than 1.1 million hits since April 21. With video Read Article Ellen DeGeneres invites Filipino boy to appear on show after YouTube hit
May 03, 2013
As revenues rise and building work on glitzy new terminals charges ahead, officials say the airports at Bali, Koh Samui, Langkawi and Cebu do not have on-ground wind shear detection equipment. Read Article Airports at top Asian tourist destinations lack detection systems for deadly winds
