Dr. Michael “Mike” Manio was a physician, scientist, educator, and community builder whose life’s work stitched together biochemistry, public health, and the everyday struggles of migrant workers in Hong Kong. His sudden passing on July 13, 2026 — news...
Philippine banks are waiving transfer fees mainly because the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) just tightened the rules on digital transfer pricing, making old fees harder to defend. The central bank lifted its five-year freeze on fee increases and...
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MANILA — The Philippines' top labor official for overseas workers personally checked on Filipino crew members aboard an international cargo vessel during a port visit in Vancouver, Canada, the Department of Migrant Workers said Monday.
Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo...
MANILA — The final three Filipino crew members held aboard the Iran-seized container ship MV Epaminondas arrived home Monday, completing the repatriation of all 10 Filipino nationals who were caught up in a security incident in the Strait of...
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HONG KONG — A coalition of migrant worker organizations submitted formal demands Monday to Hong Kong authorities calling for a living wage of HK$6,172 and a food allowance of HK$3,123 for migrant domestic workers, as the city's government conducts...
MANILA — The Philippines and Canada have signed their first-ever federal bilateral labor and migration agreement, committing both governments to stronger protections for Filipino workers abroad through fair recruitment practices and enhanced government-to-government cooperation, Philippine officials announced Friday.
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In a World Cup filled with billion-euro squads, superstar forwards, and tactical masterclasses, the most captivating story of the 2026 FIFA World Cup didn't belong to France, Brazil, or Argentina. It belonged to a tiny archipelago nation of just...
LONDON — Alexandra Eala has done it again — only this time, the stakes were higher, the stage was grander, and history was no longer merely being made. It was being rewritten.
The 21-year-old Filipino sensation dethroned defending Wimbledon champion...


















