MANILA, Philippines — A Filipino-American linked to a sexual assault case in San Francisco in the United States is now in police custody after he turned himself in last weekend.
Online news site Asian Journal reported Thursday that for two weeks, police failed to find Horacio Candia Jr, who was wanted for [...]
MANILA, Philippines — While supporters claim that the Japan Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (Jpepa) will create more work opportunities for Filipino nurses and caregivers, a study showed they would face “exploitative work conditions and even discrimination” under the pact, militant think tank IBON Foundation said on Thursday.
IBON cited a study [...]
It was a typical gathering of Filipino workers in Brisbane until a Filipino priest brought up an unusual subject.
In a recent Sunday sermon, Father Marce Singson, Filipino-Australian Chaplaincy of Brisbane, reminded workers about the importance of being faithful to their wives.
“I call the attention of the importance of faithfulness not only to the [...]
Three Filipino Americans from New York were all smiles as they took part in the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota that was considerably scaled down due to the onslaught of Hurricane Gustav in the US Gulf Coast.
“I am excited to be one of the people who will elect the next president of the [...]
Just like any other country in Europe, Belgium will soon be implementing strict laws against illegal migrants. With the new EU directive, undocumented migrants are expected to return to their country of origin .
There are around 6,000 registered Pinoys in Belgium, but the figure may be higher for undocumented migrants.
As a [...]
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Overseas Filipino workers based in Dubai had differing opinions as President Arroyo delivered her eighth State of the Nation Address (SONA) Monday afternoon in Quezon City.
ABS-CBN Middle East News Bureau chief Dindo Amparo reported that it was lunchtime when OFWs in Dubai watched Mrs. Arroyo’s SONA.
A group of high school students from Bauan, Batangas province recently showcased the Philippines’ rich culture in Illinois, US.
Five overseas Filipino workers died following a road accident in Al-Batha town in Saudi Arabia, near the border with the United Arab Emirates.
The fatalities were identified as Marcelito Obon, Roberto Hornilla, Antonio Reyno, Johnny Gregorio and Ronald Valdez.