23 Pinoy seafarers safe in another Houthi attack
MANILA, Philippines — Twenty-three Filipino crewmembers of a Greek-flagged oil tanker attacked by Houthi rebels are all safe, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) reported yesterday.
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Philippine Film ‘The Last Resort’ Hires ‘Legally Blonde’ Writer Karen McCullah, Exec-Produced By Manuel V. Pangilinan
EXCLUSIVE: Asia Pacific Films (APF) announced that it will produce and finance romantic comedy The Last Resort (working title), with 10 Things I Hate About You and Legally Blonde screenwriter Karen McCullah attached to the project. Set to begin production in the Philippines in early 2025, the film is executive produced by a group led by APF chairman and Filipino billionaire Manuel V. Pangilinan, and produced by Ernesto “Bong” Sta. Maria Jr. and RJ Collins (True Memoirs of an International Assassin, The Wrath of Becky). Simon Heo and Akshay Mehta serve as co-producers.The Last Resort follows a hotel executive who is sent to scout a new resort location in the Philippines. She becomes captivated by the breathtaking scenery and the warmth of its people — and also meets Ben, a charming expatriate charter pilot.The production company said that casting and search for the film’s director is currently underway, which will consider both foreign and Filipino talents.
Work from home setup boosts productivity, promotes inclusivity — Jobstreet
MANILA, Philippines — Companies should employ a work from home (WFH) arrangement by providing flexible work schedules and expanding their workforce to increase the company's productivity and promote inclusivity among employees, according to a guide by an online career recruitment company.
23 Filipino seafarers adrift in Red Sea after Houthi attack
MANILA, Philippines — Twenty-three Filipino seafarers are currently adrift in the Red Sea onboard the MT Sounion after another Houthi attack, Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Cacdac said on Thursday.
4 ways Filipinos can maximize Taiwan's visa-free offer
MANILA, Philippines — Are you thinking of places for a quick trip? Taiwan, like other Asian neighbors, might just fit the bill.
Senate energy panel chair endorses passage of natural gas bill
SEN. Pia Cayetano, who chairs the Senate Committee on energy, has formally endorsed the passage of a bill supporting the full development of the Philippines’ natural gas industry.
DOLE: Floor wage to help convince BARMM domestic workers to stay
THE Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) yesterday welcomed the issuance of the first wage order for domestic workers in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), expressing belief it will help discourage them from seeking jobs overseas.
Passage of natural gas bill pushed
SEN. Pia Cayetano has sought the passage of a bill promoting the full development of the Philippines' natural gas industry.