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Seven injured after ceiling collapse at NAIA Terminal 1 on Good Friday
6+ hour, 17+ min ago (132+ words) Seven people were injured when a portion of the ceiling at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 collapsed on Good Friday, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) reported. The incident occurred in the arrival extension area of Terminal 1, leaving several victims…...
US expands ‘public’ social media requirement for more visa applicants
11+ hour, 41+ min ago (115+ words) The US Embassy in the Philippines has expanded its requirement for visa applicants to set their social media accounts to "public" as part of the application process. The new rule, effective March 30, covers additional visa categories, including fianc" visas, domestic…...
LTFRB to probe taxi driver who allegedly overcharged TXT’s Soobin in Cebu
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (256+ words) The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has launched an investigation into the taxi driver who allegedly tried to overcharge Soobin during his recent trip to Cebu. In a message to local media, Chairman Vigor Mendoza II said authorities are…...
DMW warns Filipinos vs misuse of Australian visitor visas
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (126+ words) The Department of Migrant Workers has reminded Filipinos traveling to Australia to strictly follow visa conditions and use the correct visa category for their intended purpose. The agency warned that the Australian Visitor visa is only meant for short-term tourism,…...
Dubai launches driverless taxi service in major mobility milestone
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (133+ words) Dubai has rolled out commercial driverless taxi services through a partnership between Dubai Taxi Company and Baidu's autonomous ride-hailing platform, Apollo Go. The initial deployment includes 50 vehicles, with plans to expand the fleet to more than 1,000 autonomous taxis in the…...
Chef Bryan Gonzales brings Filipino flavor to Dubai
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (377+ words) In the fast-paced, high-pressure kitchens of Dubai, Filipino chef Bryan William Lim Gonzales has made a name for himself through grit, passion, and the warmth that defines Filipino hospitality. Currently serving as Chef de Partie at Deatox, part of the…...
Filipino ultrarunners win medals at GOMU World Championships in Italy
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (272+ words) Filipino endurance athletes delivered another strong showing on the international stage after winning several medals at the 2026 GOMU World Championships 2026 held during the Cinisello Balsamo Running Festival from March 28 to 30. Organized by the Global Organization of Multi-Day Ultramarathoners, the competition…...
Dubai-based Filipino production company releases tribute music video celebrating the UAE
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (300+ words) A Dubai-based Filipino film production company is paying tribute to the United Arab Emirates through a music video that highlights the sense of belonging shared by people from different cultures and backgrounds. KikomanFilms recently released a music video described as…...
Paid parking resumes across Sharjah after temporary exemption
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (99+ words) Sharjah City Municipality has reinstated paid public parking across the emirate, ending a temporary exemption previously granted to motorists. The authority said parking fees are now applicable in all designated public zones, in line with existing regulations. Motorists have been…...
Local airlines secure fuel supply, suspend select Middle East flights
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (135+ words) Local airlines have assured the public that they have secured sufficient jet fuel to continue operations despite global supply concerns linked to the Middle East conflict. AirAsia Philippines said it continues to coordinate with suppliers and industry partners, while Philippine…...