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The Philippine Embassy in Washington is cautioning Filipino Americans against renouncing their Philippine citizenship in view of a new bill in the US Senate that wants to end dual citizenship in the United States. READ MORE: https://t.co/y38F62UOcG pic.twitter.com/2Ern2AjiaB — Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 7, 2025 For many Filipino-Americans raised entirely in the United States, the decision regarding Philippine citizenship is often a “no-brainer,” favoring practicality and stability over heritage. This perspective stems from two core factors:…
Today, Netflix announced our acquisition of Warner Bros. Together, we’ll define the next century of storytelling, creating an extraordinary entertainment offering for audiences everywhere. https://t.co/rXPFMNIs1A pic.twitter.com/0pdsMUEob8 — Netflix (@netflix) December 5, 2025 Netflix and Warner Bros. announced that the streaming giant will will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO, and HBO Max. The cash and stock transaction is valued at a total enterprise value of approximately $82.7 billion (equity value of…
Former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile has passed away, according to his family. He was 101. READ: https://t.co/hlu32ppEHi pic.twitter.com/jtB53GRgDY — ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) November 13, 2025 ABS-CBN News; MANILA — Veteran politician Juan Ponce Enrile, a top aide of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and of the incumbent president’s father, has passed away. He was 101 years old. Enrile, who was being treated for pneumonia, died “peacefully” around 4 p.m., surrounded by his family in their…
Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in a Facebook post announced that Taiwan has increase the minimum wage for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) to $967 (USD) or around ₱56K per month, and $6.45 (USD) for hourly rate that’s ₱375.04. DMW added that the new minimum wage will take effect on January 1, 2026. In a report by Focustaiwan, “These wage hikes still require the approval from the Executive Yuan, which is expected to be given.” Taiwan…
International Criminal Court (ICC) has charge Former President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte with 3 counts of murder with crimes against humanity, spanning from his time as the Mayor of Davao City until his time as the President of the Philippines. BBC: The first count laid against Mr Duterte concerns his alleged involvement in the killings of 19 people in Davao City between 2013 and 2016 while he was mayor there. The other two charges…
Trump administration is planning to impose a $100,000 per year for H-1B worker visas. In the official statement of the White House, the H-1B nonimmigrant visa program, intended to bring in high-skilled temporary workers, has been widely misused by companies, particularly in the IT sector, to replace American employees with lower-paid foreign labor. This abuse has artificially suppressed wages and negatively impacted the U.S. labor market, especially for recent college graduates in STEM fields who…
Everyone’s after his chainsaw heart. For the first time, Chainsaw Man slashes his way onto the big screen in an epic, action-fueled adventure that continues the hugely popular anime series. Denji worked as a Devil Hunter for the yakuza, trying to pay off the debt he inherited from his parents, until the yakuza betrayed him and had him killed. As he was losing consciousness, Denji’s beloved chainsaw-powered devil-dog, Pochita, made a deal with Denji and…
As announced, the new Apple AirPods Pro 3 is now available for preorder in Saudi Arabia and will retail for SAR 1,049. You can preorder from the Apple Saudi Arabia website and other local retailers such as Jarir, Extra and Aleph.
President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on Monday (July 28) delivered his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA), tackling a wide range of issues including agriculture, education, transportation, peace, and corruption. Sun Star published a great article summarizing everything that’s been tackled in the fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.
Apple has officially launched the Apple Store online and Apple Store app for the Saudi Arabian Market, and for the first time Apple is offering direct support in Arabic, making it easy for local customers to explore and shop their favorite Apple products. Apple; “We are thrilled to bring the Apple Store online and the Apple Store app to Saudi Arabia, offering customers a new way to explore and shop Apple’s extraordinary lineup of products…
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is urging shipowners and manning agencies to reroute vessels away from the high-risk Red Sea and Gulf of Aden to ensure the safety of Filipino seafarers. This directive comes from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and is a response to recent attacks in the region. Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac stressed that simply taking safety precautions isn’t enough; avoiding these areas altogether is the best way to…
READ: A measure seeking to ban political dynasties is filed at the House of Representatives. | via @VivienneGulla (📸: Makabayan bloc) pic.twitter.com/oxx4jBeDBq — ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) July 2, 2025 ACT Teachers Party List Representative Antonio Tinio and Kabataan Party List Representative Renee Co filed on Monday House Bill 209 or the proposed Anti-Political Dynasty Act. ABS-CBN: The measure defines “political dynasty” as a “family or clan that concentrates, consolidates, or perpetuates their political power by…
Posted on his account on Truth social, US President Donald Trump said that “THE CEASEFIRE IS NOW IN EFFECT. PLEASE DO NOT VIOLATE IT!” The announcement was made just hours after Iran launched an attack on Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base, the largest US military base in the Middle East.
Philippine Embassy in Saudi Arabia published this on their official FB page @Philippine Embassy in Saudi Arabia In light of recent developments in the region, the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh encourages all Filipinos in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to closely monitor the news through reputable sources and check for advisories issued by Philippine Embassy in Riyadh, the Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah, and local Saudi authorities. The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh and the Philippine…
Iran today launched a missile attack targeting the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, a major U.S. military installation. The attack, which Iran’s Tasnim news agency called “Annunciation of Victory,” comes as a direct retaliation for recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Loud explosions and flares were reported over Qatar’s capital, Doha, on Monday evening as the Qatari air defense systems, in coordination with the U.S., successfully intercepted the incoming short- and medium-range ballistic…
Riyadh Air announces Major Fleet Expansion at the 55th Edition of Paris Airshow with up to 50 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft
Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air just announced an order for up to 50 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft (25 firm orders with options for 25 more) at the 55th Edition of Paris Airshow. This strategic acquisition of long-range aircraft, capable of flying over 16,000 km, will allow Riyadh Air to connect the Saudi capital to over 100 global destinations by 2030, aligning with major upcoming events like Riyadh Expo 2030 and the FIFA World Cup 2034. This agreement…
Microsoft and Asus recently unveiled the new ROG Xbox Ally series: ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X. Design-wise, both handhelds will look identical; the difference between the two will be what’s “under the hood.” The wait is over.The ROG Xbox Ally Series is here.@Xbox pic.twitter.com/pvP9IQalD7 — ROG Global (@ASUS_ROG) June 8, 2025 Let’s first talk about the specs that both the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X share. Both will be…
These are the Senatorial Candidates who made it to the “Magic 12” from National Certificate of Canvass (NCOC)
It’s official, below are the 12 Senatorial Candidates who are elected by the Filipino People to serve as the new Senators for the next 6 years. Sen. Bong Go – 27,121,073 votes Former senator Bam Aquino – 20,971,899 votes Sen. Ronald dela Rosa – 20,773,946 votes ACT-CIS party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo – 17,118,881 votes Former senator Francis Pangilinan – 15,343,229 SAGIP party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta – 15,250,723 Former senator Panfilo Lacson – 15,106,111 Former Senate…
If Boston had a choke job against the New York, then this time it was the NY Knick who had a choke job against the Indiana Pacers. The New York Knicks who are playing in their home floor and was leading by 17-points (111 – 94) with just 6:26 mins remaining in regulation then the Pacers went on a 31 to 14 run to tie the game at 125 to extend the game to over…
At 97.37% of Total Election Results Processed as of May 14, 2025, 2:12 PM, Philippine time, this is the latest results of “Senatorial Race for Election 2025” Instead of the top 20, I’ll just list the top 15, since the top 10 have already seated for the position. Rank Candidates Votes Percent 1 Bong Go (PDPLBN) 26,488,932 37.96% 2 Bam Aquino (KNP) 20,637,230 29.58% 3 Bato Dela Rosa (PDPLBN) 20,272,159 29.05% 4 Erwin Tulfo (LAKAS)…
80.26% precincts reporting as of May 13, 2025, 5:02 AM (PH local time). These are partial, unofficial results for the 2025 national and local elections based on data from the Comelec Media Server. Before the end of the day tomorrow, May 13, 2025, Comelec will likely proclaim the winners for both the National and local level, since the election returns that have been received is at 98.42%, while the Overseas ERs is at 84.29%. Rank…
Netflix Philippines has informed its subscribers that the streaming giant will increase its prices to accommodate the 12% value-added tax (VAT) on digital services provided by foreign companies. In the email that Netflix Philippines sent to its subscribers, it stated: “As required by Republic Act No. 12023, which imposes a 12% Value-Added Tax (VAT) on digital services, Netflix will raise its subscription costs in the Philippines as of June 1, 2025.” The new monthly prices…
Commission on Election (COMELEC) just extended the enrolment period for internet voting until May 10th, this is to encourage registered Filipinos voters abroad to vote this coming election. Once enrolled, you can start voting until 7:00 PM of May 12th (Ph Time). To enroll;, please visit: https://ov.comelec.gov.ph/enroll.
Malacañang has declared May 12th as a nation wide special non-working holiday, this is to allow Filipinos to vote for both local and national elections. Proclamation No. 878 was signed by the President early this month. This election will be a pivotal for the country, since a lot of things depends on this coming election, specially in the Senate and Congress. You can read the entirety of Proclamation No. 878 here.