Senators are considering a deployment ban on Filipino domestic helpers to countries practicing the Kafala system--mostly countries in the Middle East--to prevent future abuses of overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) abroad. Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel raised this idea during the plenary...
Two gold artifacts from the Philippines recently went on display at a famous museum in United Arab Emirates (UAE) in an effort to signify the country’s rich gold heritage. The installation of two artifacts—a golden funerary mask from Butuan province and a golden cup from Nabua—at the Louvre...
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have forged a partnership that aims to curb climate change and boost the two countries' agricultural cooperation under the administration of President Marcos, who will temporarily head the Agriculture Department. The Department of Foreign Affairs...
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed an investment promotion and protection agreement (IPPA) this week to boost bilateral investments between the two countries, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. Philippine Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Hjayceelyn Quintana,...
The Philippines has conveyed its sympathy to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over the death of President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. (FILES) In this file photo taken on December 20, 2004 the United Arab Emirates’s President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan attends the six-nation Gulf...
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates -- The UAE's long-time de facto ruler Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was elected as president on Saturday, official media said, a day after the death of former leader Sheikh Khalifa. The 61-year-old was unanimously elected by the Federal Supreme Council, WAM news...
ABU DHABI, United States Emirates -- The United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan died aged 73 on Friday, state media said, after battling illness for several years. (FILES) In this file photo taken on December 20, 2004 the United Arab Emirates's President Sheikh Khalifa...
Ambassador Quintana welcomes Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at PH Bangkóta Pavilion at World Expo 2020 CENTER OF WORLD BIODIVERSITY Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, ruler of Dubai, is shown around the Marahuyo Boutique at the Philippines’ Bangkota Pavilion by Philippine Ambassador...
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was to lobby Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to pump more oil to calm turbulent markets as he meets the Gulf states' leadership on Wednesday. Johnson arrived in Abu Dhabi for talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The United Arab Emirates has promised "robust actions" against money-laundering and terrorist financing after the Middle East financial hub was placed on a grey list of countries subject to heightened scrutiny. The wealthy Gulf state, which includes the...
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have renewed their commitment to further strengthen the bilateral relations between the countries, Malacañang said. President Rodrigo Duterte and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan engage in a discussion as...
President Duterte has thanked the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for its support for the Philippines’ coronavirus (COVID-19) response efforts, particularly in boosting vaccination rates in Mindanao. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) Malacañang made the statement the statement following...
