DAVAO CITY (April 25) – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued Executive Order (EO) 86, allowing the issuance of a Philippine visa for digital nomads or foreign nationals seeking to reside and work remotely in the Philippines temporarily. EO 86, signed by Marcos on Thursday, establishes a legal framework to facilitate the entry of digital nomads into the country, … [Read more...] about Philippines opens doors to digital nomads under new Executive Order
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Philippines, US reaffirm strong defense alliance in courtesy visit
DAVAO CITY (April 24)---The Philippines and the United States of America reaffirmed their strong and enduring alliance during a courtesy visit of General Christopher Mahoney, Assistant Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, to Lieutenant General Jimmy D. Larida, Vice Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), held on Tuesday. The visit showed the … [Read more...] about Philippines, US reaffirm strong defense alliance in courtesy visit
Marcos declares national mourning for Pope Francis; BARMM joins nation in grief
DAVAO CITY (April 23) — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared a period of national mourning following the death of Pope Francis, a revered global religious leader and a figure deeply admired by Filipinos. Through Proclamation No. 871 signed on Wednesday, Marcos ordered that all flags in government buildings and installations in the Philippines and abroad be flown at … [Read more...] about Marcos declares national mourning for Pope Francis; BARMM joins nation in grief
Filipino household worker killed in Milan burglary incident-PH Consulate
DAVAO CITY (April 22) — A 61-year-old Filipino household worker in Milan was killed during a burglary incident on Sunday, the Philippine Consulate General in Milan reported on Monday. According to initial reports, the Filipino national was apparently strangled to death by a suspect who broke into the apartment of the victim’s Israeli employer near Parco Sempione. Italian … [Read more...] about Filipino household worker killed in Milan burglary incident-PH Consulate
National Maritime Council welcomes inclusion of ‘West Philippine Sea’ label on Google maps
DAVAO CITY (April 21) — The National Maritime Council (NMC) has welcomed Google Maps’ recent inclusion of the label “West Philippine Sea,” describing it as a positive step toward international recognition of the Philippines’ maritime rights. In a statement issued Friday, the NMC said the move reflects “growing acceptance that the waters of the West Philippine Sea are within … [Read more...] about National Maritime Council welcomes inclusion of ‘West Philippine Sea’ label on Google maps
