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New OWWA Center Offers Medical Aid, Services for Filipino Seafarers

New OWWA Center Offers Medical Aid, Services for Filipino Seafarers

February 18, 2026

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration and the Department of Migrant Workers formally opened a new Seafarers’ Welfare Center at Monarch Parksuites in Parañaque City, creating....

Abu Dhabi Launches Facial Recognition for Notary Services

Abu Dhabi Launches Facial Recognition for Notary Services

February 18, 2026

The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has begun rolling out facial recognition technology for notary transactions, becoming the first judicial authority in the region to use....

UAE Pays AED 650M+ to Workers as Protection Coverage Hits 99%

UAE Pays AED 650M+ to Workers as Protection Coverage Hits 99%

February 18, 2026

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MoHRE) has announced major gains in its social security and labor protection systems in 2025, with more than....

Philippine Airlines Ranks 4th in Asia-Pacific for On-Time Flights

PH Flag Carrier Ranks 4th in Asia-Pacific for On-Time Flights

February 18, 2026

Philippine Airlines began 2026 with a strong punctuality record, ranking among the most on-time carriers in the Asia-Pacific region, according to the latest monthly report....

RTA Opens Al Rowaiyah Street, Cuts Travel Time by 60%

RTA Opens Al Rowaiyah Street, Cuts Travel Time by 60%

February 18, 2026

Dubai motorists now have a faster route linking two of the city’s major highways, after the Roads and Transport Authority opened the new 3.5 kilometre....

ex president rodrigo duterte statement on waiving right to attend icc hearing

Former PH President Duterte Waives Right to Attend ICC Hearing, Cites Health and Sovereignty

February 18, 2026

PHILIPPINES: Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has formally waived his right to attend the upcoming confirmation of charges hearing at the International Criminal Court (ICC)....

SBN 1493 Seeks Stronger Rights for BPO Workers

SBN 1493 Seeks Stronger Rights for BPO Workers

February 18, 2026

A proposed law in the Senate seeks to strengthen job security, wages, and health protections for workers in the business process outsourcing sector. Senate Bill....

Viral 4PH Model Unit Photos Stir Debate Online

Viral 4PH Model Unit Photos Stir Debate Online

February 18, 2026

New photos of a fully furnished model unit under the Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program (4PH) are circulating widely online this week, drawing mixed....

Sara Duterte Announces 2028 Presidential Bid

VP Sara Duterte Announces 2028 Presidential Bid

February 18, 2026

PHILIPPINES: Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday formally declared that she will run for president in the 2028 national elections, marking the start of what....

Sandro Marcos Pushes Free Electricity Bill for Low-Use Homes

Sandro Marcos Pushes Free Electricity Bill for Low-Use Homes

February 18, 2026

PHILIPPINES: House Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander Marcos is pushing a proposal that would grant free electricity to low-consumption households, shifting the burden of subsidies from....

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