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Iraq-bound filipino workers told to wait

ByAPDWriterMeloM.AcunaCLARKFREEPORT,ANGELESCITY,August10(APD)–Filipinoshopingtoprovidebetterlivesfortheirfamiliesbyworkingabroadshouldengagerecruitmentagencieso

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Filipinos hope to remain in the middle east; Prospects not as bright

ByAPDwriterMeloM.AcunaMANILA,June16(APD)–In2015,thegovernment-runPhilippineOverseasEmploymentAgencyprocessed2,343,692contractsforbothland-basedandsea-basedworke

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9 Filipinos to die in Malaysia, 13 others set free

ByAPDwriterMeloM.AcunaMANILA,June9(APD)–TheMalaysianCourtofAppealshasdecidedtosetfree13FilipinosearlieraccusedofviolenceinLahadDatusomefouryearsagowhileimposing

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Philippine gov't warns of human trafficking risk in Japan

Philippine government warned on Wednesday its people against illegally tavelling to Japan in search of work after six human trafficking cases involving Filipinos in Japan last year were reported.

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Philippines monitoring situation in Turkey to ensure safety of Filipinos

The Philippine government has been closely monitoring the situation in Turkey to ensure the safety of Filipinos there.

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Philippines commemorates 30th anniversary of bloodless people power revolt

Filipinos commemorated Thursday the 30th anniversary of a bloodless revolt that brought down the two-decade dictatorship of late President Ferdinand Marcos.

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Filipinos welcome New Year with Chinese traditions

​Filipinos welcome the New Year literally with a "bang."

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Philippine gov't augments fund for repatriation of Filipinos

​The Philippine government has released additional 50 million pesos (1.11 million U.S. dollars) to augment the fund for the continuing repatriation of Filipinos affected by the deteriorating security situation in Libya, Syria, Iraq and Gaza, a senior government official said Tuesday.

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High jobless rate remains problem in Philippines despite growth

​Out of a population of 100 million, some 11.8 million Filipinos are still jobless and there is an increasing pessimism among them of finding gainful employment soon, according to a recent survey conducted by a reputable survey firm in Manila.

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Philippines raises alert level over Thailand crisis

The Philippine government on Thursday raised the alert level for Thailand and asked Filipinos there to prepare for evacuation following the 60-day state of emergency enforced by Bangkok to quell anti-government protests.