Tag: Myanmar

  • From Nightmare to Homeland: 12 Filipinos Rescued from Human Trafficking Ordeal in Myanmar

    In a heart-wrenching tale of survival and rescue, twelve Filipinos have been safely brought back to the Philippines after enduring severe exploitation in Myanmar. The victims, who were lured through a deceptive job offer on Facebook, arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on February 19, 2025, marking the end of a harrowing journey. The…

  • Bureau of Immigration Warns of Filipinos Lured to Foreign ‘POGO-Like’ Scam Operations

    The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has raised concerns about an increasing number of Filipinos being recruited to work for companies resembling Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) in various Asian countries. During a press briefing at the Palace, BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval revealed that approximately 118 Filipinos have been enticed to join what are essentially scam…

  • Philippines to Boost ASEAN’s Role in Regional Issues During 2026 Chairmanship

    The Philippines is set to enhance the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ (ASEAN) influence on regional and global issues when it assumes the ASEAN chairmanship in 2026. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo announced this during the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing, emphasizing the country’s intent to address critical regional challenges such as the Myanmar crisis and…

  • ASEAN Foreign Ministers Address Key Regional and Global Challenges

    During the ASEAN Foreign Ministers Retreat held in Langkawi, Malaysia, on January 19, 2025, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ foreign ministers convened to discuss pressing issues including the South China Sea, Myanmar, and the Middle East. The retreat marked the first meeting under Malaysia’s chairmanship of ASEAN, with a focus on inclusivity and sustainability…

  • ASEAN Foreign Ministers Address Key Regional Issues at Langkawi Retreat

    At the ASEAN Foreign Ministers Retreat held in Langkawi, Malaysia, on January 19, 2025, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ foreign ministers convened to discuss pressing regional and international issues. The retreat, marking the first meeting under Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship, focused on developments in the South China Sea, the ongoing crisis in Myanmar, and the…