United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates has strengthened its relationship with the Philippines through various initiatives aimed at supporting Filipino workers and investors, including granting clemency to Filipino prisoners and establishing real estate investment opportunities for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. marked the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations by securing bilateral agreements in areas such as energy transition, legal cooperation, and cultural exchanges during his visit to Abu Dhabi.

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Last updated at April 26, 2025.

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Philippines, UAE sign security pact, eye defense deal

The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates signed a security cooperation agreement aimed at combating transnational and organized crime during Secretary Jonvic Remulla's visit to Abu Dhabi on April 21.
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Filipino Catholics in UAE mourn Pope Francis

The Filipino Catholic community across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) mourns the death of Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025. A Remembrance Corner has been set up inside St. Joseph Cathedral in Abu Dhabi to honor his memory.
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Tennielle Madis wins first, loses second in Kuala Lumpur ITF

Philippine Tennis Academy player Tennielle Madis won her first-round match at the ITF J200 Kuala Lumpur event on Tuesday with a convincing 6-0, 6-2 victory over local wild card Dhevieena Sarawanan but lost to fourth seed Australian player Renee Alame in the second round on Wednesday with a score of 2-6, 5-7.
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UAE online voting starts with positive turnout

The first day of overseas online voting for Philippine elections in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) saw a positive turnout, according to Ambassador Alfonso Ferdinand Ver.
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DOH seeks clarification on ill Mexican actor Masalva's condition

The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, April 9, said it is seeking official clarification from international health authorities regarding the medical condition of Mexican actor Manuel Masalva who reportedly fell ill following his recent trip to the Philippines.
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Philippine women's football team beats UAE 4-1

The Philippine women's national football team defeated the United Arab Emirates 4-1 in a friendly match held at the UAE Football Association Headquarters on Saturday morning (Manila time).
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Philippine economy resilient against US tariffs

The Philippine government remains optimistic about its economy's resilience against potential disruptions from US President Donald Trump's new tariff policies despite a 17% tariff on Philippine exports starting April 9.
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Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino's film tops P100M globally

Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino's romantic comedy film "My Love Will Make You Disappear" has surpassed the P100 million mark in global box-office earnings as of Monday, March 31.
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Philippines thanks UAE for pardoning 115 Filipino convicts

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s House Speaker Martin Romualdez expressed the Philippines' heartfelt appreciation to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for granting royal pardons to 115 Filipino convicts ahead of Eid'l Fitr on Saturday.
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Philippines marks Eid'al-Fitr; Rizal Park hosts prayer gathering

Muslims in the Philippines are celebrating Eid'al-Fitr today, Monday, March 31, marked by around 10,000 people gathering at Rizal Park in Manila for prayers and festivities.
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