Raymund VillanuevaFollow Philippine news, politics and overseas Filipino worker affairs reported by Raymund Villanueva at Khaleej Times.
Chinese teachers leave Philippine schools after security warnings over China links There are about 150 Chinese schools in the Philippines. Chinese teachers made their exodus after a purported US security expert raised questions about their true intentions in the country
Filipino worker from Dubai goes viral over Manila airport OFW lounge denial The lounge, operated by the Philippine Overseas Welfare Administration, is a dedicated area for departing overseas Filipino workers or those with connecting domestic flights
Philippine VP impeachment: Trillanes alleges China gave Duterte-linked firms Php319M Trillanes said Chinese corporations gave more than P319 million (Dh18.9 million) to a banana chips company called Calle88, owned by Duterte’s husband, Manases Carpio, from 2021 to 2024
Philippines launches digital campaign to break political dynasties Excluding countries with hereditary succession of rulers, the Philippines has the highest level of political dynasticism in the world, with up to 87% elected positions held by same families
Philippines prepares for ‘worst case scenario’ as El Niño threatens country’s rice supply Previously the world’s biggest rice exporter, Philippines is now the biggest rice importer, importing 3.37 million metric tons of rice in 2025, projected to increase to as much as 5.6 MT this year
Philippine VP Duterte impeachment: Supreme Court junks challenge to Senate voting threshold Members of the Senate under the Philippine Constitution refers only to senators who are legally and actually able to participate in the impeachment proceedings at the time of the vote, SC noted
Petrol prices soar in Philippines as nationwide transport strike enters third day Diesel hits P147 (Dh8.75) per litre in some parts of the country; drivers demand tax cuts amid successive hikes but President Marcos said government would lose P400 million (Dh23.8 million) daily
Philippines reaffirms two-state solution, confirms joining Netanyahu UN walkout Manila-based Philippines–Palestine Friendship Association said the times demand the world stand on the side of humanity, justice,cand Palestinians right to self-determination
More Philippine towns declare state of calamity as US-Israel-Iran war fuels energy crisis Officials at municipality of Bongao in Tawi-Tawi and Ajuy town in Iloilo said the crippling scarcity of fuel has disrupted transport, livelihood and delivery of social services
Filipino drivers launch 3-day strike as diesel hits P99 and Marcos rejects fuel tax cuts Transport groups say commuters suffer as much as drivers, as they have to pay higher fares while prices of basic goods skyrocket and fuel prices in the Philippines remain high
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