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SAN DIEGO, California – A Filipina married to a member of the US Navy could be deported for allegedly pulling a knife out on her husband last month. According to court documents, Marivic Rodelas Dunn unlawfully "drew and exhibited a knife in a rude, angry and threatening manner at her husband Christopher." Dunn . . . → read more
In the Middle East, extra caution is needed when posting seemingly harmless photos or videos on the Internet. On Thursday, the news site Emirates 24|7 said an Asian household service worker in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) faced the court not only for allegedly stealing her employer’s camera but also for posting the family’s . . . → read more
A New Zealand-based Filipino woman was awarded the Queen’s Service Medal (QSM) for her service to the Filipino community, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Thursday. In a statement, the DFA cited a report from the Philippine Embassy in Wellington, which said that Gladys Grace Alumisin-Stephens—a New Zealand citizen of Filipino descent—was . . . → read more
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) released a schedule of 16 mobile passport services (MPS) around the Philippines this March and April. In an announcement posted on its website, the DFA said its Office of Consular Affairs scheduled MPS for the five Saturdays of March and three Saturdays of April. Consular teams will . . . → read more
BEIRUT, Lebanon – Instead of intense grief, attendees witnessed a joyous celebration at the memorial service for Lucy Bombales, Juvelyn Concon, Mary Ann Davatos, and Ahmed Sheik, 4 members of God's Divine Love International Ministry Church who died in a building collapse last January 15. The church, where Concon was a pastor, used to . . . → read more
As the end of its tour of duty nears, the outgoing batch of Philippine United Nations Police (UNPOL) contingent in Timor-Leste was feted with a Medal Parade there on Tuesday. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Department of Foreign Affairs said the parade was held "in recognition of the Philippine contingent's valuable service . . . → read more
Some 71 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are expected to arrive on Thursday from Syria in two separate flights, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) said. In a statement, OWWA said 32 OFWs will be onboard Emirates Air flight EK 332 arriving at 4:20 p.m. while another 39 are expected to arrive via Qatar Airways . . . → read more
Giving in to the demands of the Philippine government to protect the rights of domestic workers, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has lifted a one-year ban on the hiring of domestic servants from the Philippines. According to a report of Emirates 24/7, the Philippines and Saudi signed an accord in Manila last week . . . → read more
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday announced the schedule of its mobile passport services in the National Capital Region and nearby provinces of Bulacan and Rizal. The DFA's Office of the Consular Affairs said it's teams will be in the following areas on the dates specified: March 3 . . . → read more
Filipino-made fashion accessories are creating a buzz in time for the Mode à Paris (Fashion Week) Spring-Summer Collection showcase in France this week. A report shown on GMA News TV’s “Balitanghali” on Wednesday said the accessories featured at the Eclat de Mode Trade Show were all made out of local materials, such as seashells . . . → read more |
     
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