These Filipinos paid thousands for a job in Poland. Now they feel cheated
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(One of) Two-part Al Jazeera investigation reveals claims of deception by recruiters working across multiple countries.

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In Trending

Special Rapporteur Khan arrives, starts 12-day tour of PH - Manila Standard

United Nations Special Rapporteur (UNSR) on Freedom of Opinion and Expression Irene Khan arrived in Manila for a 12-day visit on the invitation of the Philippine government. Khan landed at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 onboard flight MH806 from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia around 12:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22. — January 22, 2024

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Filipinos in Hong Kong were promised a new life in Poland. It never came

(Two of) Two-part Al Jazeera investigation reveals claims of deception by recruiters working across multiple countries. — January 27, 2024

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In Muslim Mindanao

9 suspects in Marawi bombing killed in clash with soldiers

Nine alleged terrorists tagged as suspects in the December 2023 bombing in the Mindanao State University in Marawi were killed by troops in Lanao del Sur, the Philippine Army reported. — January 27, 2024

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In West Philippine Sea

Philippines, Vietnam to sign coastguard deal risking China's ire

The Philippines and Vietnam will agree to boost coastguard cooperation during a visit to Hanoi next week by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, officials said, a move that risks angering China. — January 25, 2024

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In Business

CNN Philippines shutting down as losses exceed P5B

Manila — CNN Philippines is going off the air nearly nine years after debuting into the local broadcasting industry as its local franchise holder decided to pull the plug after accumulating — January 27, 2024