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United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has granted a humanitarian pardon to 68 Filipinos jailed in the country, highlighting strong bilateral ties with the Philippines. The UAE and the Philippines are set to sign a historic free trade agreement next month, aiming to boost trade, investment, and access to UAE's sovereign wealth funds. This agreement marks the Philippines' first such pact with a Middle Eastern nation and underscores growing economic cooperation between the two countries.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Thu, December 11, 2025 at 4:09 PM

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Sun, November 23, 2025 at 5:36 PM

Two Filipinas file charges vs Italian national for illegal detention, recruitment

Two Filipinas have filed charges of serious illegal detention, illegal recruitment, and estafa against Italian national Adel En Nouri and five others in Tanauan City.

Sun, November 23, 2025 at 2:28 PM

BI heightens port security amid arrest warrants for ex-Ako-Bicol rep Co, 15 others

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has heightened security at all international ports following the Sandiganbayan's issuance of arrest warrants against former Ako-Bicol Partylist representative Elizaldy S. Co and 15 others on November 21.

Sun, November 23, 2025 at 12:32 AM

Filipino HR pro in UAE shares journey from seminary to fulfilling career

Kieth Walter Ayuso, a 37-year-old Filipino HR professional in the UAE, initially aspired to become a priest, spending 11 years in the seminary before pursuing a different path.

Wed, November 19, 2025 at 1:53 PM

8-year-old Filipina wins 4th world jiu-jitsu title in Abu Dhabi

Eight-year-old Aleia Aielle Aguilar has won her fourth world championship at the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship (AJP).

Wed, November 12, 2025 at 8:38 AM

Meet, Greet & Bye earns P10.5 million on opening day

Star Cinema's new family drama "Meet, Greet & Bye," starring Belle Mariano and Joshua Garcia, earned P10.5 million on its opening day.

Thu, October 30, 2025 at 10:25 PM

PH finishes 12th in Asian Youth Games with 7 gold medals

The Philippines concluded its campaign in the Asian Youth Games with seven gold medals, seven silvers, and 10 bronzes, ranking 12th among 45 countries.

Wed, October 22, 2025 at 10:04 AM

Italian national, 5 others charged with human trafficking, illegal recruitment

An Italian national, Adel En Nouri, and five other individuals have been charged with qualified human trafficking, illegal recruitment, and serious illegal detention.

Mon, October 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM

DMW to open 13 new offices for OFWs by 2026

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) plans to open 13 new migrant worker offices by 2026 to better serve the estimated 10 million overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).

Wed, September 17, 2025 at 7:56 PM

PH, UAE discuss AI for public services and governance

The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) convened to explore leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) for improved public services and governance.

Thu, September 11, 2025 at 3:21 PM

Obesity overtakes undernourishment among global children and adolescents

For the first time globally, obesity has surpassed undernourishment among children and adolescents aged five to 19, according to a warning from UNICEF.