DAVAO CITY (July 1)-Families of undocumented migrants in the United States are now facing a grim financial reality: the flow of dollars from abroad has come to an abrupt halt. This follows a controversial directive announced by former U.S. President Donald Trump on June 20, enforcing a new remittance ban targeting undocumented immigrants. "If you do not have legal … [Read more...] about Trump’s remittance ban shuts out undocumented migrants: Millions of families cut off
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Filipino community hails Philippine Embassy in Israel for swift, compassionate response amid Iran-Israel conflict
DAVAO CITY (June 29)-The Philippine Embassy in Israel has received overwhelming praise from Filipino community leaders and organizations for its swift and compassionate action during the recent Iran-Israel conflict. Among those who commended the embassy was Winston Santos, head of the organization HAMERCAZ LE FILIPINIM. In a statement issued on June 27, Santos described the … [Read more...] about Filipino community hails Philippine Embassy in Israel for swift, compassionate response amid Iran-Israel conflict
Six Filipinos return home from Iran
MANILA – Six Filipino workers from Iran arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay City on Saturday, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said. The group is the first batch of Filipinos repatriated from Iran following its conflict with Israel that started on June 13 and ended with a ceasefire on June 24. Five of the overseas Filipino workers … [Read more...] about Six Filipinos return home from Iran
China Coast Guard blasts Filipino boats with water cannons at Panatag Shoal
DAVAO CITY (June 24) – Again, the China Coast Guard has reportedly harassed the Philippine government mission at Panatag Shoal (Scarborough Shoal) on June 20. The Philippine Coast Guard in a report stated that two China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels – with hull numbers CCG-4203 and CCG-3105 – aggressively interfered with a Philippine government mission and attacked the … [Read more...] about China Coast Guard blasts Filipino boats with water cannons at Panatag Shoal
Blacklisted Pakistani man arrested in Zamboanga del Sur
DAVAO CITY (June 21) -Immigration operatives have arrested a blacklisted Pakistani national in Barangay Tiguma, Pagadian City, for illegally re-entering and staying in the Philippines despite a long-standing ban. The Bureau of Immigration (BI) confirmed Saturday that Sajjad Khan, 31, was apprehended on June 16 by its Intelligence Division, acting on a mission order signed by … [Read more...] about Blacklisted Pakistani man arrested in Zamboanga del Sur
