OFW seeks help for ailing father in Thailand

"He was in the ICU [Intensive Care Unit] for 4 months in Nopharat Hospital in Minburi, underwent brain surgery, declared in coma twice and we were advised by the doctor to accept [his] death 2 times,”

PHP National ID bill to be passed early 2018

Chairman of the subcommittee on the national ID system Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said that the senate is targeting to pass the bill by early 2018. The passing of the bill would “enhance the delivery of basic services to the public, as well as prevent crimes and expedite transactions in the private sector.” The said […]

F4L Singers to hold concert for a cause in Bangkok

The Friends for LIFE Singers will hold a concert for a cause which will benefit a pinoy scoliotic patient in Bangkok on December 9, 2017.

AFT’s “Ang Filipinong Talentado” to culminate on December 3

This culmination program will showcase different talents of our ‘kababayans’ who live in Phuket. Ticket is priced at 500 baht.

Filipino tourist takes a bad fall at Suvarnabhumi

He was immediately given first aid and was brought to Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital.

Royal Crematorium opens until December 31

Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Tuesday that the members of the cabinet have considered the opening of the royal crematorium for another month.

Ambassador Aragon, Embassy officials attend “Last Night” screening

A representative from ABS-CBN Global and The Filipino Channel also came to support the event.

FAQ for “Last Night”

“Last Night” is a dark romantic-comedy movie starring Toni Gonzaga and Piolo Pascual, produced by Star Cinema, written by Bela Padilla and directed by Ms. Joyce Bernal.

Filipino hit movie “Last Night” to screen in Bangkok

Reserve and buy your tickets now through the Filipino Films in Thailand Facebook page or contact an authorized reseller.

English proficiency test mandatory for all Thai Army officers

In addition to taking a physical fitness test, army chiefs and officials will now be required to take an English competency test, according to Army Chief General Chalermchai Sitthisart, in a meeting of officials of the Royal Thai Army’s organic units on Tuesday, July 4.   This announcement came after an order by Prime Minister […]

Sec Bello: “Goodbye OEC, Hello OFW ID”

By the end of July, the long-dreaded Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) will be no more per announcement by Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III.   This news came after allegations of corruption in the agency surfaced in April 2017, thus the temporary halt of the issuance of the said certificates. Instead of OEC, the Labor Secretary […]

New FWA alarms employers and migrant workers; Employment Dept offers “grace period”

The newly implemented Foreign Workers Act of 2017 that came into effect last week, June 23, has faced criticism among employers and likewise created tension among migrant workers due to its alleged severe and unfair punishment.   Accordingly, Employment Department Director General Waranon Pitiwan said on Thursday that a “grace period” will be first given […]

Pacquiao-Horn fight leaves netizens ablaze

Even Stephen Smith, a respected sports analyst, could not contain his disappointment after the Pacquiao-Horn fight.

Korean language to be offered in selected NCR secondary schools

Education Secretary Leonor Briones and the Republic of Korea Ambassador to the Philippines Kim Jaen Shin have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on June 21 at the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Center for Educational Innovation and Technology (SEAMEO INNOTECH) in Diliman, Quezon City. This MOA signifies the formalization of including the […]

CBCP: “Fight fake news”

The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has released a list of websites believed by the group to be spreading “alternative facts”, fake news or false information; and has called on the public to refrain accessing or sharing them.   The following sites according to the CBCP are “carrying fake or unverified content”:   […]

China donates P15M worth of rehabilitation for Marawi recovery

The Marawi siege has severely damaged the city, with the building’s physical structures torn apart and its residence in a state of shock. With the apparent destruction of property, the Chinese government, through Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua, has turned over P15 million for the recovery and rehabilitation of the city, Tuesday, June […]