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Alternative, Off-site Passport Renewal Center Soon to Open in Los Angeles

An alternative, off-site passport renewal center will soon open in Los Angeles to address the huge demand for ePassport renewal applications. The said alternative passport renewal center will be operated…

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Hong Kong to allow vaccinated OFWs next week

Filipino workers vaccinated in the Philippines will be allowed entry in Hong Kong effective next week upon presentation of Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) issued vaccination certificates, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello…

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Filipino and Timorese Artists Collaborate on a Mural at PH Embassy in Dili

The Philippine Embassy in Dili launched the first ever large-scale collaborative artwork between Filipino and Timorese artists on 06 August 2021 at the Embassy grounds. The mural was designed by…

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Filipino Canadian Named 2020 Calgary Citizen Of The Year

Filipino Canadian Marichu Antonio made history when she was named Citizen of the Year by the City of Calgary during the city council meeting on 21 June 2021. Antonio, who…

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Philippines makes compelling case to attract Singapore investors and partners

The Singapore Business Federation, supported by the Philippine Embassy in Singapore, urged Singaporean investors to explore investment and partnership opportunities in the Philippines in a webinar entitled “FYIstival: Expanding Trade…

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Philippines joins China International Fair for Investment and Trade 2021 as Guest Country of Honor for second straight year

The Philippines will once again join the China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) 2021 as Guest Country of Honor from 8 – 11 September 2021 in Xiamen, China.…

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CITEM utilizes digital tools for FOODEX B2B complement

The Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) organized via Zoom a series of digital business-to-business (B2B) matchmaking events with the Philippine delegation for FOODEX and Japanese buyers, as…

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How domestic workers got organized in Kuwait

By Ann Abunda Ann Abunda is from the Philippines and lives in Kuwait. She is Head Volunteer and Founding Chairperson of Sandigan Kuwait and Sandigan Kuwait Domestic Worker Association. My…

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More Than 140 Philippine Government and University Officials Participate in U.S.-Led Cybersecurity Workshop

At least 140 officials from the Philippine Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Philippine universities and colleges attended the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines’ multi-day workshop on building an interdisciplinary…

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United States

USAID and Local Partners Launch New Partnerships for Youth Training Ahead of National Tech-Voc Day

Youthworks PH, a private sector-led initiative by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) is facilitating the opening of more than 300 work-based…

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President Duterte and Cabinet Officials Welcome Arrival of 3 Million U.S.-Provided Moderna Vaccines to the Philippines

On August 3, the United States delivered a total of 3,000,060 doses of Moderna vaccine to the Philippines as part of its worldwide effort to help end COVID-19. The shipment…

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United States

EducationUSA Law School Fair Attracts Hundreds of Aspiring Filipino Graduate Students

More than 340 participants from the Philippines and other Southeast Asian countries interested in pursuing an LL.M. (Master of Laws) degree attended EducationUSA Philippines’ LL.M. university fair on July 17…

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U.S. Launches Delivery of Php24 Million in ICU Beds to Support Philippine COVID-19 Response

On July 15, U.S. Embassy in the Philippines Chargé d’Affaires (CDA) John Law officially turned over 420 intensive care unit (ICU) beds, valued at Php23.9 million ($498,000), to Philippine Department…

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Asia
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More healthcare workers needed in Japan

The government hiring facility of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) continues to accept applications to fill up the 32 nurses (Kangoshi) and 401 careworkers (Kaigofukushishi) needed by the Japan…

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Philippine product designs, quality fit US market says international consulting firm

Philippine lifestyle and fashion brands and manufacturers are set to widen their market reach as they participate in the NY NOW, a US-based lead generation, visibility, and connection platform, from…

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Philippines and Brunei sign double taxation agreement seen to generate investments, create jobs

Bandar Seri Begawan — The Philippines and Brunei Darussalam have signed an agreement aimed at eliminating double taxation and preventing fiscal evasion on taxes on income arising from cross-border transactions…

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Deployment of Filipino workers to Israel underway

The deployment of Filipino workers to Israel is much underway following the lifting of the government’s suspension of its deployment in May, the labor department reported on Thursday. Labor Secretary…

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USAID Donates Php12 Million in Equipment to DepEd to Support Access to Education for Out-of-School Youth

On July 14, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) handed over Php12 million ($240,000) worth of distance learning equipment to the Department of Education (DepEd) for its Alternative…

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Philippine Team Wins Regional Marine Hackathon

On July 7, Save Philippine Seas (SPS) and the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines announced Agusan del Norte-based Team Salom as the winners of this year’s Haquathon 2.0, a regional…

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Europe
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Jobs in financial sector up for grabs to Pinoys in UK

More overseas employment opportunities are up for grabs for Filipino professionals as the United Kingdom gears up in recruiting interested applicants in the financial sector, the labor department reported. London…

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Alternative, Off-site Passport Renewal Center Soon to Open in Los Angeles

Hong Kong to allow vaccinated OFWs next week

Filipino and Timorese Artists Collaborate on a Mural at PH Embassy in Dili

Filipino Canadian Named 2020 Calgary Citizen Of The Year

Philippines makes compelling case to attract Singapore investors and partners

Philippines joins China International Fair for Investment and Trade 2021 as Guest Country of Honor for second straight year

CITEM utilizes digital tools for FOODEX B2B complement

How domestic workers got organized in Kuwait

More Than 140 Philippine Government and University Officials Participate in U.S.-Led Cybersecurity Workshop

USAID and Local Partners Launch New Partnerships for Youth Training Ahead of National Tech-Voc Day

President Duterte and Cabinet Officials Welcome Arrival of 3 Million U.S.-Provided Moderna Vaccines to the Philippines

EducationUSA Law School Fair Attracts Hundreds of Aspiring Filipino Graduate Students

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U.S. Launches Delivery of Php24 Million in ICU Beds to Support Philippine COVID-19 Response

More healthcare workers needed in Japan

Philippine product designs, quality fit US market says international consulting firm

Philippines and Brunei sign double taxation agreement seen to generate investments, create jobs

Deployment of Filipino workers to Israel underway

USAID Donates Php12 Million in Equipment to DepEd to Support Access to Education for Out-of-School Youth

Philippine Team Wins Regional Marine Hackathon

Jobs in financial sector up for grabs to Pinoys in UK

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