The Filipino Times

12/04/2025

Filipino music icon Pilita Corrales has passed away at the age of 85.

Known for her timeless voice and graceful presence, Pilita gifted us with classics like “A Million Thanks to You,” “Kapantay ay Langit,” and “Dahil Sa’yo.”

Her legacy will forever live on in every note, lyric, and memory she left behind.

11/04/2025

Kalayaan 2025 kick-off, punong-puno ng saya at paandar! 💃

May all-out performances, pa-raffle ng shirts, at pasabog na announcement ng mga celeb guests na darating sa June 1 sa Dubai World Trade Center! 🇵🇭

Basahin: https://filipinotimes.net/latest-news/2025/04/11/pinoys-in-uae-join-kalayaan-2025-kick-off-main-event-set-for-june-1/

The Kalayaan 2025 celebrations officially began with a kick-off party held in Deira, Dubai on April 11. The grand celebration is set to take place on June 1

11/04/2025

Kalayaan 2025 Kick-Off Party! 🎉

What a blast! The celebration kicked off with high energy—fun dancing, amazing singing performances, and a raffle draw where lucky guests scored limited edition Kalayaan 2025 shirts! 🤩

The event was made even more memorable by the presence of Philippine Ambassador to the UAE H.E. Alfonso Ver and Consul General Marford Angeles, who both delivered inspiring speeches that fired up the Filipino spirit. Vice Consul Jim Jimeno also joined the celebration, along with vloggers and media friends! ❤️

Mark your calendars: June 1, 2025 – Kalayaan 2025 is just getting started! 🇵🇭

11/04/2025

Kinumpirma ni DOJ Secretary Boying Remulla sa Senate inquiry na siya mismo ang nag-authorize sa pag-serve ng arrest warrant ng ICC laban kay dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte kaugnay ng mga kaso ng war on drugs. 📌🌍

Ayon sa kalihim, bahagi ng plano ang paglipat ni Duterte sa Netherlands para harapin ang mga paratang ng crimes against humanity.

Basahin: https://filipinotimes.net/latest-news/2025/04/11/remulla-admits-giving-green-light-to-serve-icc-warrant-fly-duterte-to-the-hague/

11/04/2025

Inamin ni Justice Secretary Boying Remulla na siya mismo ang nag-authorize sa pag-serve ng arrest warrant ng ICC laban kay dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte. ⚖️📄

Ayon kay Remulla, binigyan niya ng clearance ang DOJ para sa pag-transfer ni Duterte sa The Hague kaugnay ng mga kasong crimes against humanity.

Basahin: https://filipinotimes.net/latest-news/2025/04/11/remulla-admits-giving-green-light-to-serve-icc-warrant-fly-duterte-to-the-hague/

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin "Boying" Remulla confirmed that he authorized the service of the International Criminal Court's (ICC) arrest warrant against

11/04/2025

Pinatitibay pa ng DMW ang mga hakbang para matulungan ang mga OFW na may kinahaharap na kaso abroad. 🛡️📑

Sinisiguro ng ahensya, alinsunod sa utos ng Pangulo, na may tamang proseso at tulong para sa mga kababayan nating nangangailangan ng legal support saan mang panig ng mundo.

Basahin: https://filipinotimes.net/latest-news/2025/04/11/dmw-vows-legal-aid-for-ofws-in-distress-through-aksyon-fund/

11/04/2025

May kinakaharap bang kaso ang kamag-anak mong OFW? 👩‍⚖️🌏

Ayon sa Department of Migrant Workers, may nakahandang tulong legal at welfare assistance sa ilalim ng AKSYON Fund para sa mga OFWs na nahaharap sa kaso sa ibang bansa.

Basahin: https://filipinotimes.net/latest-news/2025/04/11/dmw-vows-legal-aid-for-ofws-in-distress-through-aksyon-fund/

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has reaffirmed its commitment to providing legal and welfare assistance to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who may be

11/04/2025

Si Jo Koy na mismo ang nagsabi na “amazing” ang PAL crew during the emergency landing ng flight nila sa Japan! 💯

Kahit na emergency landing ang nangyari sa flight nila sa Japan, safe naman daw ang lahat. Tunay na mahusay ang Pinoy crew pagdating sa pag-handle ng emergency situations na 'to, kaya naman saludo kami sa inyo! ✈️👏

Basahin: https://filipinotimes.net/latest-news/2025/04/11/jo-koy-among-355-passengers-of-pal-flight-that-made-emergency-landing-in-tokyo/

11/04/2025

Emergency landing pero safe at steady pa rin! ✈️

Kasama si Jo Koy sa 355 passengers ng PAL flight na lumapag nang emergency sa Japan. Pero todo puri si Jo Koy sa cabin crew—“amazing” daw sila sa pag-handle ng sitwasyon! 🙌🇵🇭

Basahin: https://filipinotimes.net/latest-news/2025/04/11/jo-koy-among-355-passengers-of-pal-flight-that-made-emergency-landing-in-tokyo/

Filipino-American comedian Jo Koy was one of the 355 passengers aboard a Philippine Airlines (PAL) flight that made an emergency landing at Tokyo’s Haneda

11/04/2025

May aasikasuhin ka bang PSA doc para sa abroad? 🌍

Good news! Hindi mo na kailangan pumunta sa DFA—online na ang Apostille request para sa Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Advisory on Marriage, at CENOMAR!

Alamin ang step-by-step! Basahin: https://filipinotimes.net/latest-news/2025/04/11/dfa-opens-online-apostille-service-for-psa-documents/

11/04/2025

Happy National Pet Day sa lahat ng fur moms, dads, at pet lovers! 🐶🐱🎉

Kahit nasa abroad, never nating nakakalimutan ang ating mga alagang parang pamilya na rin. I-flex na ‘yan — sino ang pinaka-cute na baby mo? 😍

Share niyo na ang pet photos below! 👇

11/04/2025

Mas pinadali na, mga kabayan!📄✨

Pwede mo nang ipa-Apostille online ang PSA Birth Cert, Marriage Cert, at CENOMAR—walang pila, walang lakad sa DFA! May delivery option pa! 🛵

Alamin ang step-by-step! Basahin: https://filipinotimes.net/latest-news/2025/04/11/dfa-opens-online-apostille-service-for-psa-documents/

Filipinos can now request Apostille services for key documents from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) online, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)

11/04/2025

Hanap mo ba'y malinis at sulit na kainan sa Dubai? 😮‍💨

Ayon sa bagong report, hygiene pa rin ang #1 sa listahan ng mga tao bago kumain. At yes, social media at reviews ang BFF nila sa pagpili! 📱🧂

Para sa inyo, deal-breaker din ba ang cleanliness ng isang kainan?

Basahin dito: https://filipinotimes.net/latest-news/2025/04/11/hygiene-matters-most-for-dubai-diners-survey-finds/

11/04/2025

Foodie goals pero sure muna sa kalinisan! 🧼🍽️

Ayon sa isang survey, 50% ng mga tao sa Dubai, preferred na kumain sa malinis na resto. Siyempre, social media din ang bestie nila sa paghahanap ng kainan. 😋

Deal-breaker din ba sa inyo ang hygiene?

Basahin dito: https://filipinotimes.net/latest-news/2025/04/11/hygiene-matters-most-for-dubai-diners-survey-finds/

Half of Dubai residents (50%) say cleanliness is the top priority when picking a place to eat, according to the “Gastronomy Always On” report by the Dubai

11/04/2025

Ang Vivo V50 Lite from vivo, hindi basta-basta nauubusan ng power!📱⚡

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Plus, matibay ito kahit mabagsak o mabasa—ready sa kahit anong eksena! 💦📸

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11/04/2025

Pinoy pride sa obstacle course ng Arabian Warrior! 🎽🇵🇭🎊 The much-anticipated Ras Al Khaimah Obstacle Course Race is back with all-out action this April 26!

Ito na ang chance mo to prove your strength, teamwork at diskarte—with your kabayans by your side.

Libre pa ang kids’ race, kaya it’s a full-on family day with a festival vibe after! Don’t miss this one, kabayan!

11/04/2025

Bida sa galing at malasakit ang UAE! 🇦🇪

Ang UAE rescue team, tagumpay sa kanilang pagtulong sa Myanmar search and rescue operations matapos ang malakas na lindol. Ito ang prinsipyo ng UAE: tumulong agad, kahit gaano pa kalayo! 👏

Basahin: https://filipinotimes.net/latest-news/2025/04/11/uae-rescue-team-praised-for-life-saving-mission-in-myanmar/

11/04/2025

Saludo kami! 🫡 Saludo kami, UAE Search and Rescue Team! 🫡 Kakauwi lang nila galing Myanmar kung saan tumulong sila sa pagligtas ng mga tao matapos ang malakas na lindol.

Hindi lang mabilis ang response nila—sila mismo ang nagligtas ng buhay sa gitna ng sakuna. Ganyan ang totoong tulungan, kahit saan sa mundo! 🌍🛬

Basahin: https://filipinotimes.net/latest-news/2025/04/11/uae-rescue-team-praised-for-life-saving-mission-in-myanmar/

The UAE extended critical humanitarian aid to Myanmar following a recent devastating earthquake, sending a highly trained search and rescue team to assist in