The Philippine government significantly increased funding for its overseas workers program, allocating 11.745 billion pesos ($205 million) for 2026, a 34% jump from the previous year, officials announced Monday. The expanded budget for the Department of Migrant Workers aims to...
Hong Kong health authorities reminded residents Saturday to take measures against cold weather, particularly the elderly, people with chronic illnesses, outdoor workers, pregnant women, infants and children. The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health issued the advisory,...
Filipino tennis standout Alex Eala is set to reach a new career-high ranking of No. 49 in the Women's Tennis Association singles rankings after advancing to the semifinals of the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand. The 20-year-old Eala lost...
Anti-government protests sweeping across Iran entered their 14th day Saturday, with demonstrators defying an intensifying crackdown and nationwide internet blackout that has severed the nation of 92 million from the outside world. The demonstrations, which began as economic protests...
BACOLOD CITY, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development has disbursed 12.925 million pesos in seed capital funds to sustainable livelihood program associations across six local government units in Negros Occidental to bolster community enterprises and boost...
Tuluy tuloy ang mga bonggang pa-raffle ng SmarTone at nagbabalik ang E-Top Up Smartphone Lucky Draw. Nagsimula ito ng 13 Prizes at may 9 winners. Weekly raffle ito at ang sunod na prizes ay 1 x Vivo Y78, 2...
Hong Kong health authorities declared Thursday that the summer influenza season has ended, while warning residents that the winter flu season is likely approaching as temperatures drop. The Centre for Health Protection said influenza activity has declined in recent weeks...
immigration authorities arrested 20 people, including 12 suspected illegal workers and eight employers, in a four-day citywide crackdown on unlawful employment that ended this week. The Immigration Department operation, which ran from Saturday through Tuesday, targeted 42 locations across the...
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Filipina tennis star Alex Eala and her American partner Iva Jovic scored a stunning upset in the women’s doubles at the ASB Classic on Monday, defeating seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams and former...
MANILA — The Philippine government urged its citizens in Venezuela to stay vigilant and remain indoors amid deteriorating security following a reported U.S. military operation that President Donald Trump said resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro...