Middle East & Africa

Over 300 OFWs in Kuwait return home via the Philippine Embassy’s Repatriation Program

Kuwait — The Philippine Embassy in Kuwait continues to repatriate undocumented and distressed Filipinos from Kuwait by sending home 63 more overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) on September 24, 2019. The…

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2019 ASEAN Festival in Kenya spearheaded by Philippine Embassy

Nairobi, Kenya — The ASEAN-Nairobi Committee, under the chairmanship of the Philippines, successfully celebrated the fourth ASEAN Festival in Village Market on September 8, 2019. Attending the festival were members…

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638 Filipino Student-Trainees Graduate from Agriculture Program in Israel

Tel Aviv, Israel — A total of 638 Filipino student-trainees graduated from Israel’s Agrostudies Program on September 2, 2019 at the Jerusalem International Convention Center. The Philippines has maintained its…

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Filipino Artist’s Paintings and Sculptures featured in Katara Cultural Village

Doha, Qatar — The Philippine Embassy in Doha organized a week-long solo art exhibit of Filipino artist Frederick Epistola at the Katara Cultural Village Foundation on August 25, 2019. The…

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Department of Tourism and Emirates join hands to boost Philippines tourism from European Union and Middle East source markets

The Department of Tourism (DOT) and Emirates Airline on Wednesday inked a memorandum of agreement (MOA) that aims to assert the Philippines’ presence in the European, Middle East and other…

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Philippine Embassy in Kuwait’s Repatriation Program continues with biggest batch of OFWs for 2019

The Philippine Embassy in Kuwait continues to repatriate undocumented and distressed Filipinos from Kuwait, sending home its biggest batch of Overseas Filipino Workers under the Embassy Assisted Repatriation Program (EARP)…

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Philippine Embassy in Bahrain supports ban on single-use plastic bags, upcycles old tarpaulin banners into reusable shopping bags

Manama — As support for Bahrain’s ban on single-use plastic bags, the Philippine Embassy in Manama launched its solid waste management project this month by upcycling old tarpaulin banners into…

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President Duterte welcomes new ambassadors in Malacañang

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Tuesday, August 20 welcomed new ambassadors from Switzerland, Germany, Malaysia, Georgia, Estonia, and Malawi, expressing hope that the Philippines forge stronger bilateral relations with those…

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Philippine designers to highlight natural and eco-sustainable materials at INDEX Dubai 2019

Lifestyle products crafted from natural and eco-sustainable materials will be the focus of this year’s Philippine participation at INDEX Dubai, the biggest design event in the Middle East and North…

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President Duterte welcomes four new envoys in Malacañang

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte welcomed new ambassadors from Tonga, Zambia, Botswana, and Uzbekistan in Malacañang on Wednesday. First to present her credentials was Ambassador Princess Angelika Latufuipeka Tuku’aho from the Kingdom…

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Filipino Community in Nairobi Kicks Off 2019 Sports Fest

Nairobi, Kenya — The Philippine Embassy in Nairobi attended the opening ceremony of the 2019 Sports Fest by the Filipino community in Kenya on July 14 at the Hekima University…

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Top Retailer in Saudi Arabia Wants More Filipino Workers and Philippine Products

Consul General to Jeddah Edgar B. Badajos (second from left) received Manuel Market Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Khalid Al Darwish (center) in courtesy call on July 15, 2019. During…

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Philippine design and craftsmanship set to captivate the Middle at Index Dubai 2019

Before launching the 70th Edition of Manila FAME this October, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), will showcase some…

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The Philippines and Israel’s newly ratified labor agreement saves Filipino Caregivers $200 – $300 million

Tel Aviv, Israel — The Agreement on the Temporary Employment of Filipino Home-Based Caregivers has recently been ratified by the Philippines and Israel. The ratification of the agreement marks the…

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Real Estate Remains the Most Preferred Investment for Overseas Filipinos

A recent survey by the New Perspective Media Group revealed that up to 80 percent of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf are considering…

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Philippine Embassy in Damascus attends Medical Scientific Conference

Damascus, Syria — Upon the invitation of the Ministry of Higher Education, Philippine Embassy in Damascus Charge d’ Affaires (CDA), e.p. and Consul General Alex V. Lamadrid attended the 16th…

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Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv Prepares for Filipino Language, Culture Program

Tel Aviv — The students of the Filipino Language and Culture Program at Bialik Rogozin Campus in Tel Aviv, Israel will hold their graduation ceremony in July this year. “We…

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51.54% Increase in Tourist Arrivals from Jordan

Amman — Under the current leadership of Ambassador Akmad Atlah Sakkam, the Philippine Embassy in Amman, applauds the remarkable performance of the Philippine tourism sector after Jordan posted one of…

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Israel Sets Record Vote Turn-out for 2019 Philippine Election

Tel Aviv – Overseas voting in Israel for the mid-term Philippine elections officially closed at 1:00 p.m. on May 13 2019, with a record turn-out of 28.62 percent, or 4,009…

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Saudi Investor Eyes Mindanao for Charcoal-Manufacturing Business

Jeddah — Saudi investor has expressed keen interest to invest in a charcoal-manufacturing business in the Philippines. The Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah reported this positive news after Vice-Consul Alfred…

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Over 300 OFWs in Kuwait return home via the Philippine Embassy’s Repatriation Program

2019 ASEAN Festival in Kenya spearheaded by Philippine Embassy

638 Filipino Student-Trainees Graduate from Agriculture Program in Israel

Filipino Artist’s Paintings and Sculptures featured in Katara Cultural Village

Department of Tourism and Emirates join hands to boost Philippines tourism from European Union and Middle East source markets

Philippine Embassy in Kuwait’s Repatriation Program continues with biggest batch of OFWs for 2019

Philippine Embassy in Bahrain supports ban on single-use plastic bags, upcycles old tarpaulin banners into reusable shopping bags

President Duterte welcomes new ambassadors in Malacañang

Philippine designers to highlight natural and eco-sustainable materials at INDEX Dubai 2019

President Duterte welcomes four new envoys in Malacañang

Filipino Community in Nairobi Kicks Off 2019 Sports Fest

Top Retailer in Saudi Arabia Wants More Filipino Workers and Philippine Products

Philippine design and craftsmanship set to captivate the Middle at Index Dubai 2019

The Philippines and Israel’s newly ratified labor agreement saves Filipino Caregivers $200 – $300 million

Real Estate Remains the Most Preferred Investment for Overseas Filipinos

Philippine Embassy in Damascus attends Medical Scientific Conference

Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv Prepares for Filipino Language, Culture Program

51.54% Increase in Tourist Arrivals from Jordan

Israel Sets Record Vote Turn-out for 2019 Philippine Election

Saudi Investor Eyes Mindanao for Charcoal-Manufacturing Business

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