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Save the date for the World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit in the Philippines

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Government of the Philippines are delighted to invite you to save the date for its 21st Global Summit, taking place in…

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Australian BPOs eye remote working as future of work

Australian business process outsourcing (BPO) firms in the Philippines are eyeing remote work arrangements not just as a temporary solution to pandemic-related work constraints but as an enduring model for…

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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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Life

ONE Championship Announces #StopAsianHate x #WeAreONE Campaign

Asia’s Largest Global Sports Media Property Pledges US$1.5 Million To “Stop Asian Hate” Movement April 6, 2021 – Singapore: ONE Championship™ (ONE), Asia’s largest global sports media property, announced its #StopAsianHate…

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Health

Working From Home: Homeworkers need to be better protected, says the ILO

The dramatic increase in working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the poor working conditions experienced by many homeworkers who, prior to the crisis, numbered an estimated…

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The Economy

MIMAROPA LGUs win big at 2020 LGU competitiveness ranking

Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro, and Romblon, Romblon, top the list of most improved LGUs among Highly Urbanized Cities (HUCs), 1st to 2nd Class Municipalities, and 3rd to 4th Class Municipalities nationwide,…

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Filipino’s Compassionate Spirit Highlighted in Movie About Rescue of Holocaust Refugees

On the day of the anniversary of Kristallnacht or Night of the Broken Glass (referring to the thousands of shattered windows that littered the streets when German Nazis attacked Jewish…

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Leaders

Overseas Filipino workers honored by the Department of Foreign Affairs on Migrant Workers’ Day

In celebration of Migrant Workers’ Day, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) commemorated Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who work on the front lines in the ongoing battle against the COVID-19…

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Arts & Culture

Watch: Cultural Center of the Philippines to run archive on YouTube channel

Do you miss going to the Cultural Center of the Philippines and watching their world-class shows? The CCP online is showing archival recordings in high-definition that celebrate Filipino artistry and…

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Latin America

Watch: Brazil’s Christ the Redeemer Statue in Rio de Janeiro Pays Tribute to Filipino Frontliners

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — The iconic Christ the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor) statue in Rio de Janeiro, a UNESCO World Heritage landmark, honored health professionals around the world battling the…

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Arts & Culture

Department of Tourism unveils new ad inspired by the ABaKaDa alphabet, highlighting unique Filipino culture

Watch this video and learn about the rich Philippine culture in a minute! Makati City – Culture buffs around the globe can now learn the ABCs of the Philippine culture as…

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Asia
Events

ONE: Masters of Fate official open workout

5 November 2019 – Manila, Philippines: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), recently held the ONE: MASTERS OF FATE Official Open Workout last Tuesday, 5 November at the Elorde…

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Tourism students in the Prague learn “It’s More Fun in the Philippines”

Prague — Students from the Vyšší Odborná Škola (VOŠ) cestovního ruchu a mezinárodního obchodního styku (College of Tourism and International Trade) in Prague learned that “It’s More Fun in the…

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‘OFW Films’ premier in 2019 BFI London Film Festival

London — Two films on the trials and travails of the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) debuted in the UK during the BFI London Film Festival on October 9 to 12,…

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Books: “Why is My Forever Taking Forever?”

A lot of singles are grudgingly asking this question and apparently, some parents too! This is also my story. Well, my parents are excited, but to me before, the long…

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Megaworld opens new hotel in Manila’s Chinatown

The 93-room Hotel Lucky Chinatown is Megaworld’s 8th hotel property to open, and considered to be Binondo’s modern contemporary hotel with a unique ‘Chinatown vibe’ After successfully opening seven hotel…

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Destinations

DOT hails Boracay, El Nido TripAdvisor mention

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Department of Tourism’s (DOT) thrust for sustainable tourism continues to gain traction with two of its flagship destinations – Boracay and El Nido, Palawan being listed…

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President Duterte inks monumental legislative measures

MALACAÑANG —President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Wednesday, February 20, signed vital legislative measures that would improve the country’s health care, trade and investment system, and sports training. “I am pleased…

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‘Filling in ICT infrastructure gap key to unlock PH digital economy’

Faster build of cell sites, other ICT infra needed to prepare the Philippines for the digital future MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Globe Telecom calls for heightened collaboration between the public and…

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Watch: #BetterBoracay

Pack your bags Balikbayans! Check out this video from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) showcasing the newly rehabilitated and officially reopened Boracay. What do you think?

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Videos

Save the date for the World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit in the Philippines

Australian BPOs eye remote working as future of work

How domestic workers got organized in Kuwait

ONE Championship Announces #StopAsianHate x #WeAreONE Campaign

Working From Home: Homeworkers need to be better protected, says the ILO

MIMAROPA LGUs win big at 2020 LGU competitiveness ranking

Filipino’s Compassionate Spirit Highlighted in Movie About Rescue of Holocaust Refugees

Overseas Filipino workers honored by the Department of Foreign Affairs on Migrant Workers’ Day

Watch: Cultural Center of the Philippines to run archive on YouTube channel

Watch: Brazil’s Christ the Redeemer Statue in Rio de Janeiro Pays Tribute to Filipino Frontliners

Department of Tourism unveils new ad inspired by the ABaKaDa alphabet, highlighting unique Filipino culture

ONE: Masters of Fate official open workout

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Tourism students in the Prague learn “It’s More Fun in the Philippines”

‘OFW Films’ premier in 2019 BFI London Film Festival

Books: “Why is My Forever Taking Forever?”

Megaworld opens new hotel in Manila’s Chinatown

DOT hails Boracay, El Nido TripAdvisor mention

‘Filling in ICT infrastructure gap key to unlock PH digital economy’

Watch: #BetterBoracay

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