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Manila- In the ongoing probe on balikbayan boxes issue, OFWs demand public apology from Bureau of Customs Sec. Alberto Lina. Watch the report here. Source: Abs-Cbnnews

MANILA – The state weather bureau yesterday warned the public to brace for warmer temperatures and stronger tropical cyclones during the ”ber” months due to the prevailing El Niño phenomenon. Based on the latest climate forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) “slightly warmer than average” temperature is expected in most parts of the country from ...

More OFWs are returning home amid improving economy Source: Abs-Cbnnews

Modern Twist on Pinoy Pamanhikan   New York- Fil-Am indie filmmaker Angelo Santos brings a new take on the Filipino courtship tradition of “pamanhikan”, the subject of his award-winning short-film that tells the story of an interracial gay couple’s parents meeting for the first time before their wedding. Santos said the legalization of same sex-marriage in New York inspired him to write the story. ...

White House, LA Mayor honor undocumented Pinoy teacher James Ballesteros kept pursuing his dream and after being on the DACA program for three years, he’s made a pair of special visits that include a trip to the White House. From the shadows of Jersey City, 24-year old teacher, who has been able to secure immigration relief through the Deferred Action for Childhood ...

MANILA – Four Filipina sisters blew away the judges of “The X Factor UK” with their powerful vocals during their audition for the hit talent search at the Wembley Stadium in London. Collectively known as Fourth Power, Mylene, Irene, Celina and Almira Cercado told the judges that they flew to London from the Philippines just to fulfill their dream of ...

Vote based on bets’ platforms, Palace tells OFWs MANILA – The Palace called on overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to vote based on the platforms of the candidates in the 2016 elections, amid threats by some OFW groups that they will not vote for administration candidates in the wake of the balikbayan box controversy. OFW groups on August 28 held a ...

BoC chief Lina to OFWs: No additional taxes on balikbayan boxes Customs Commissioner Alberto Lina on Friday assured overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) that no additional taxes will be imposed on balikbayan boxes to recover the government’s P6 million daily losses due to smuggling. “Wala namang dagdag na buwis. Hindi pupwedeng may dagdag na buwis,” Lina said at a press event. ...

OFWs send remittances despite calls for boycott

Job Alert: Thailand needs 4,000 English teachers MANILA, Philippines – The Thai government is hoping to hire up to 4,000 Filipinos who can teach English in Thailand. Diplomatic sources told The STAR that the hiring of the teachers is one of the matters to be discussed during the visit in Manila of Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Thailand has opened ...