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COVID-19: Active cases in UAE down to 8,000+
The Ministry of Health and Protection (MoHaP) recently conducted an additional 48,000 tests that led to the discovery of 281 new cases, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 patients to 56,129. For the second day in a row, MoHaP reported no new deaths from...
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PH Embassy in UAE issues clarification regarding payment of overstaying fees
The Philippine Embassy in the UAE recently issued a clarification on statements that the Philippine government will be shouldering fines of overstaying overseas Filipinos in the UAE. Department of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Migrant Workers' Affairs Sarah...
66 more Saudi OFWs’ bodies to arrive in PH on July 19
More than 60 more remains of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Saudi Arabia are slated to be repatriated this weekend, said an official of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Thursday. “There is a schedule on July 19 and we are looking at about 66...
Use of ABS-CBN frequencies for distance learning up to DepEd, CHED—Palace
Malacañang on Thursday welcomed a proposal of a lawmaker to temporarily make use of ABS-CBN's radio and TV frequencies to provide distance learning modalities to students for the upcoming academic year. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, however, said it will be...
Completion of SAP cash aid disbursement may take until August
FILE PHOTO FROM PNA The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday said the completion of the second tranche of cash aid from the Social Amelioration Program (SAP) may take until August. DSWD Undersecretary Danilo Pamonag said during the hearing...
Ces Drilon one of the first employees let go by ABS-CBN following franchise denial
ABS-CBN has announced that it is letting go of several employees, and among those who will lose their jobs is veteran broadcast journalist Ces Oreña-Drilon. Oreña-Drilon was the former anchor for ABS-CBN's "Bandila" who currently serves as the executive editor of the...
WATCH: Hundreds of returning OFWs from UAE, Saudi endure long hours at NAIA
Hundreds of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) at Terminal 1 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Thursday, July 16, have endured long hours before they could disembark from aircrafts due to the number of passengers in the holding area. Each OFW has to proceed...
World’s first-ever phase III human trials for COVID-19 inactivated vaccine begins in UAE
The first WHO enlisted global clinical Phase III trial of Sinopharm CNBG’s inactivated vaccine to combat COVID-19 has started in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, and has been inspired by the UAE Leadership’s vision and commitment to overcome the pandemic through...
ABS-CBN to lay off workers on August 31
ABS-CBN Corporation has announced on July 15 that they will lay off workers on August 31. After the denial of its franchise renewal, the network issued a statement regarding their decision to let go of workers, adding that it is the “only way to ensure the continued...
Philippines bares list of licensed COVID-19 testing facilities for overseas travel
The Philippines' Department of Health has listed a total of 85 licensed COVID-19 testing facilities around the country where Filipinos can get tested for the coronavirus disease. Passengers headed to the UAE will not be allowed to board the plane if they are unable to...
Duterte maintains GCQ in Metro Manila until July 31
President Rodrigo Duterte on July 15 has extended the general community quarantine (GCQ) status in Metro Manila until July 31 amid the rising number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the region. According to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, Metro Manila...
PH breaches 61,000-mark in COVID-19 cases as it confirms 2,498 newly infected patients
The Department of Health has announced that the Philippines has already surpassed the 61,000-mark in the number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases as it records 2,498 new cases. The total number now stands at 61,266. DOH has also confirmed that the recoveries in...
UAE announces new launch date for Hope Probe
The Emirates Space Agency and the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Center has announced new dates for the estimated launch of the UAE's Hope Probe. The first Arab interplanetary mission is now slated to take place between July 20-22, depending on weather conditions. RELATED...
Drilon to Duterte: If you want to stop oligarchy, ban political dynasties
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon said that if President Rodrigo Duterte wants to stop oligarchy in the Philippines, the government should ban political dynasties first. According to the senator, the lack of anti-dynasty provision in the country makes an...
WATCH: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed reveals five reasons why UAE is headed to Mars
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, Chairman of Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre and the General Supervisor of the Hope Probe, outlines five major points why the UAE is going to...
UAE Space Agency outlines poor weather conditions behind delay of Hope Probe launch
The UAE's Hope Probe that was rescheduled to launch July 17 was announced postponed once again due to poor weather conditions at the launch site at the Tanegashima Island in Japan. The UAE Space Agency and the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Center outlined several factors...
Appointment now required for rapid COVID-19 laser tests to enter Abu Dhabi
UAE residents who wish to enter Abu Dhabi and intend to only get tested through the rapid COVID-19 laser test now need to set an appointment. The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee announced that the website:...
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UAE, PH fortify relations through solidarity
The UAE and the Philippines have shown their strong relationship amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, with both countries continuously engaging in their active cooperation in several initiatives to help the Filipino community in these trying times....
Pinoy Mediko sa UAE: Saludo kami sa inyo!
Thousands of UAE residents continue to support the country’s frontline health workers who the government’s against the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country. This comes as no less than His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and...
Duterte given authority over budget to curb COVID-19
The Philippine Congress has passed legislation that would give President Rodrigo Duterte the authority to realign the national budget and control over medical facilities as the country continues efforts to stop the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The...
FAQs: Pwede bang sumundo ang kamag-anak ko sa airport?
TANONG: Pag-uwi ko ng Pilipinas, pwede bang sumundo ang kamag-anak ko sa kin sa airport (NAIA)? SAGOT: Pwede po. Pero isang tao o kamag-anak lang ang pwedeng sumundo sa inyo na sya na ring driver ng sasakyang susundo sa inyo. Siguraduhing ang susundo sa inyo ay may...
Stay legal: Filipinos urged to update visa status in UAE
As a single mother, Dubai-based OFW ‘Mariaflor’ missed majority of ‘Anna’s’ teenage life as she continued working in the UAE to provide a better life for ‘Anna’, so she figured bringing her to the country this February was the best time for them to bond. The UAE’s...
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