Urgent: 3 Options for Cancelled PAL Dubai and Doha Flights

MANILA — Philippine Airlines (PAL) officially postponed the resumption of PAL Dubai and Doha flights for another month. Consequently, the airline cancelled these routes until May 31, 2026. This decision extends the previous April 30 deadline due to deteriorating security in the region. The flag carrier announced this update in Advisory #19. Specifically, PAL cited…

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DTI Launches ₱4B MSME Business Fund: How to Apply for No-Collateral Loans

MANILA — On Monday, April 6, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) officially launched the ₱4-billion MSME Business Fund. This initiative aims to provide financial assistance to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to strengthen operations and expand businesses amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. DTI Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque emphasized the…

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OFWs Middle East Repatriation: Embassy Shares New Assistance Guidelines

OFWs Middle East Repatriation: Embassy Shares Assistance and Guidelines The Philippine Embassy has released important information for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the Middle East regarding government assistance programs and repatriation. During a press conference held on March 13, the embassy shared these updates through its official live broadcast. 📌 Assistance for OFWs in the…

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