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Only one out of seven test takers passed the special professional licensure examination (SPLE) for veterinarians last May, the Professional Regulation Commission said.]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:18:56 +0800 ]]> tag:gmanetwork.com:news_story-990553 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/990553/japan-visa-requirements-filipinos-ambassador-endo/story/
Japan is studying measures to make traveling to Japan easier for Filipinos through improved and streamlined visa processes, Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya said. ]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:26:17 +0800 ]]> tag:gmanetwork.com:news_story-990534 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/990534/dmw-206-rescued-from-substandard-facilities-run-by-recruitment-agencies/story/
A total of 206 individuals were rescued from illegal accommodations run by four recruitment agencies, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) reported Sunday]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:49:29 +0800 ]]> tag:gmanetwork.com:news_story-990536 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/990536/philippines-hungary-worker-residence-permit/story/
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) are working to strengthen bilateral relations with the Hungarian government amid its amended legislation on guest worker residence permits. ]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:37:43 +0800 ]]> tag:gmanetwork.com:news_story-990532 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/990532/dmw-162-pinoys-from-kuwait-to-be-repatriated-in-coming-days/story/
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Sunday said 162 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) will return to the Philippines in the coming days following a drone strike at the Kuwait International Airport on June 3. ]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:14:05 +0800 ]]> tag:gmanetwork.com:news_story-990522 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/990522/ph-gov-t-vows-continued-provision-protection-for-ofws-marcos/story/
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Sunday lauded the hardworking overseas Filipino workers as the government vows to extend continued assistance and provide protection for them here and abroad. ]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:59:12 +0800 ]]> tag:gmanetwork.com:news_story-990476 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/990476/3-ofws-injured-in-drone-strike-at-kuwait-int-l-airport/story/
Three overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) were among the 60 people injured in a drone strike at Kuwait International Airport on June 3, according to Kuwaiti state media.]]> Sat, 06 Jun 2026 22:21:42 +0800 ]]> tag:gmanetwork.com:news_story-990422 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/990422/15-filipinos-repatriated-from-israel/story/
Fifteen Filipinos were repatriated from Israel on Friday, the Department of Foreign Affairs said.]]> Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:55:16 +0800 ]]> tag:gmanetwork.com:news_story-990342 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/990342/filipinos-special-professional-licensure-examination-singapore/story/
A total of 163 Filipino examinees took the Special Professional Licensure Examination (SPLE) in Singapore from May 29 to 31, 2026, allowing them to take board exams without going back to the Philippines. ]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:01:19 +0800 ]]> tag:gmanetwork.com:news_story-990031 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/990031/diplomat-adrian-cruz-farewell-new-york/story/
After years immersed in the dizzying rhythm of New York City, Adrian Elmer Cruz is now preparing for a new diplomatic chapter by moving to the Philippine Embassy in Vientiane, Laos where he will hold the twin titles Deputy Chief of Mission and Consul General.]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:55:47 +0800 ]]> tag:gmanetwork.com:news_story-989822 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/989822/human-dignity-in-the-digital-age-pope-leo-xiv-magnifica-humanitas-filipino-workers-italy/story/
Human Dignity in the Digital Age: What Pope Leo XIV"s Magnifica Humanitas Means for Filipino Workers in Italy]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:59:39 +0800 ]]> tag:gmanetwork.com:news_story-989701 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/989701/uscis-memo-green-card-restrictions-lawyer/story/
A recent US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) memorandum does not contain any new rule requiring individuals applying for US green cards to return to their countries of origin - but is simply a stricter implementation of existing immigration laws, immigration lawyer and Bergenfield, New Jersey Mayor Arvin Amatorio said. ]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 03:50:17 +0800 ]]> tag:gmanetwork.com:news_story-989546 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/989546/filipino-engineer-ariel-delos-reyes-writing-fiction/story/
The journey of overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Ariel Delos-Reyes has taken him to many countries as an electrical engineer and railway consultant.]]> Sat, 30 May 2026 14:08:43 +0800 ]]> tag:gmanetwork.com:news_story-989552 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/989552/philippine-embassy-safety-advisory-psg-arsenal/story/
The Philippine Embassy in Paris has issued a public safety advisory urging Filipinos in the French capital to exercise caution as the Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) team takes on Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League final.]]> Sat, 30 May 2026 11:44:24 +0800 ]]> tag:gmanetwork.com:news_story-989456 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/989456/cfo-warns-using-exchange-programs-migrate-abroad/story/
The Commission on Filipino Overseas (CFO) on Friday warned Filipinos that using exchange programs to permanently migrate abroad may expose them to abuses.]]> Fri, 29 May 2026 15:44:40 +0800 ]]>