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NEARLY nine out of 10 Filipinos believe that they feel safe within their communities, while seven out of 10 said that they feel safe in their own homes, according to a survey conducted by OCTA Research. In its First quarter Tugon ng Masa survey from March 24-28, 91 percent of residents from the National Capital Region (NCR) and Balanced Luzon felt that they were safe in their neighborhoods. Among socioeconomic classes, Class ABC and Class D also had the highest percentages among those who believe that they are safe in their communities with 92 percent and 90 percent respectively. On the question on whether they feel safe in their own homes, only 71 percent of respondents nationwide felt that they were safe in their own homes, while 10 percent said that they do not feel safe. Only 48 percent, however, said that their community is safe from illegal drugs, while 23 percent said that their community is not safe from illegal drugs. The survey had 1,200 respondents nationwide and had a ...

MANILA, Philippines — Thousands of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) gathered yesterday in Sanchong Metropolitan Park in Taiwan to celebrate the Philippines’ 125th Independence Day. The Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) organized the event attended by over 7,000 OFWs from various parts of Taiwan. “This is the first time in three years that OFWs in Taiwan gathered to express their unity in helping the government move our nation forward,” MECO chairman Silvestre Bello III said. “This is also our way of saying how grateful our government is to OFWs for their contribution in keeping our economy afloat,” Bello added. The OFWs joined the fun run and cheered as raffle numbers were drawn for cash prizes and round trip plane tickets to the Philippines. There were also booths of government agencies such as the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration and Pag-IBIG that provided services for OFWs. A group of Filipino artists flew to Taiwan and provided entertainment to the OFWs. In ...

Annalyn 'Apol' Mabini | TFC News Australia AUSTRALIA - Sisimulan na ngayong Hunyo ang pag-e-export patungong Australia ng carabao mangoes ng Pilipinas ayon na rin sa anunsyo ng Philippine Embassy sa Canberra, Australia. Ilang taon na ring tinatangkilik ng mga Australian ang pinatuyo o dried mangoes ng Pilipinas bilang healthy snack. “It is now time for Aussies to enjoy our much-beloved fruit in the Philippines,” pahayag ni Philippine Ambassador to Australia H.E. Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega. Ang mga protocol para sa pagluluwas ng napakatamis na mangga ng Pilipinas patungong Australia ay nasimulan na taong 2016 kabilang na ang Specific Commodity Understanding o SCU. Ang SCU ay isang uri ng arrangement document para sa pagpapadala ng mga mangga mula ‘Pinas patungong Australia sa ilalim ng Australia’s Biosecurity Act 2015 na patuloy na inaamyendahan para maisama ang mga oportunidad para sa pag-e-export ng mga mangga ng Pilipinas, ayon na rin sa Bureau of Plant Industry-Nat...

TOKYO — A Chinese navy survey ship on Thursday entered Japan's territorial waters near islands in the southwestern prefecture of Kagoshima, the latest sighting of such a vessel in the area since February this year, the Defense Ministry said. The vessel was spotted crossing into Japanese waters southwest of Yakushima Island at around 10:00 a.m., the ministry said. The latest case marked the eighth entry by a Chinese survey ship into waters off Kagoshima since November 2021. Japan has protested to China and conveyed its strong concern over the latest intrusion through diplomatic channels, the ministry said. The vessel was confirmed to have left Japanese territorial waters west of Kuchinoerabu Island and headed toward the East China Sea at around 1 p.m., according to the ministry. Chinese ships have repeatedly entered Japan's territorial waters or sailed through adjacent areas in recent years, particularly in the vicinity of the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea. The Japa...

TOKYO - Japan's Cabinet on Friday approved a plan to expand the scope of industries covered by the blue-collar skilled worker visa that creates a path to permanent residency for foreigners, in a major shift in the country's restrictive immigration policy. Raising the number of industries to 11 from the current two, the government seeks to start holding language and skill examinations targeting applicants in the newly added sectors from around this fall after soliciting public opinion. "It is important to promote smooth acceptance of human resources. To address the severe labor shortage, Japan will expand the (visa's) scope," Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told a meeting of relevant ministers. Currently, only proficient laborers in the construction and shipbuilding sectors can upgrade their status to the Specified Skilled Worker No. 2 visa, which has no limit on how many times it can be renewed and allows holders to bring children and spouses into the country. Un...

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. hailed overseas Filipino workers in commemoration of Migrant Workers' Day as he vowed to look after their welfare abroad through fostering better ties with their host countries. In a video message released on Wednesday, Marcos acknowledged the contributions of OFWs in various parts of the world. "Your contributions have enriched the lives of countless individuals and societies to your different professions and capacities. Despite the miles that separate us, your heart and soul remained firmly rooted in our homeland and your unwavering love for our nation shines bright," said Marcos. "We understand the challenges that you faced being far from your loved ones, adjusting to new cultures and overcoming barrier," the President added. "That’s why this administration will continue to foster stronger ties with countries that host our migrant workers, ensuring safety, welfare and wellbeing. As you build your dr...

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Friday said it would now impose a one-strike policy against recruitment agencies of land-based overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) that committed a violation. At a press conference, DMW Secretary Susan Ople said that previously, a three-strike policy was implemented against erring recruitment agencies. “Dati kasi dahil may first offense, second offense, third offense. Ang daling palusutan. Puwede kang magtago sa dami ng papel, sa dami ng proseso,” she said. (In the past, there was a first, second, and third offense. Recruitment agencies could sneak past this. They'd hide things under paperwork and processes.) “Ito kasi 20 very specific offenses na ang kapalit kapag ginawa ng agency, cancellation ng license. Mas klaro na kasi lahat kami iisa lang ang tinitignan na serious offenses,” she added. (This time, we set 20 very specific offenses which, if violated, the agency will face cancellation of its license. It is clearer because we’re only...