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Philippines Approves Fare Increase for Jeepneys and Buses; Details Pending

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2023 Remittance Flows of Filipino Overseas Workers in Cambodia

341 Distressed and Stranded OFWs from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain to be Repatriated to the Philippines

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Portugal Ends Legal Migration Pathway for Undocumented Migrants

March 3, 2026

Portugal has officially closed the legal route for undocumented migrants seeking legalization, impacting migrant communities including those from Nepal.The government of Portugal has announced the termination of the legal pathway that previously allowed undocumented migrants to apply for legalization. This policy shift affects various migrant groups residing in Portugal, including Nepalese workers, who may now face increased challenges in regularizing...

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Gulf Conflict Directly Threatens Philippine Economy, Experts Warn

March 3, 2026

Emerging tensions in the Gulf region pose significant economic risks to the Philippines, particularly impacting overseas workers and remittance flows...

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Philippines Advocates Remittance-to-Investment Strategy at IFAD Council

March 3, 2026

The Philippines promotes a strategy to convert overseas remittances into productive investments during the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)...

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Cash Remittances Sent by Filipino Overseas Workers in Singapore in 2024

March 3, 2026

An overview of the financial contributions from Filipino overseas workers in Singapore, highlighting their role in supporting the Philippine economy...

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2023 Cash Remittances from Overseas Filipino Workers by Mode

March 3, 2026

Statista provides data on the various channels used by Filipino overseas workers to send cash remittances in 2023.According to Statista,...

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Philippine Overseas Workers’ Remittances Hit Record $35.6 Billion

March 3, 2026

Remittances sent by Filipinos working abroad reached an unprecedented high of $35.6 billion, underscoring their vital role in the national...

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Israel to Welcome 50,000 Indian Workers by 2030 Under New India–Israel Agreement

March 3, 2026

A new bilateral pact between India and Israel aims to facilitate the migration of 50,000 Indian workers to Israel by...

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GCash and Careem Pay Initiate Direct Remittance Service from UAE to the Philippines

March 3, 2026

A new remittance service allowing direct transfers from the UAE to the Philippines has been launched by GCash and Careem...

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Economic Risks to the Philippines from Gulf Conflict Highlighted

March 3, 2026

The ongoing conflict in the Gulf region poses direct economic threats to the Philippines, particularly impacting remittances and overseas Filipino...

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Nepal’s Remittances Surge by 33% to Rs. 352 Billion in Mid-September Review 2025/26

March 3, 2026

The Nepal Rastra Bank reports a significant 33% increase in remittance inflows, reaching Rs. 352 billion, underlining the vital role...