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SBS Australia
26-05-2025
- Politics
- SBS Australia
SBS News in Filipino, Monday 26 May 2025
Logistical challenges for emergency services helping flood-hit communities in New South Wales Australians mark National Sorry Day Tensions in the South China Sea, tariffs from the United States, and AI are among the topics to be discussed at the ASEAN Summit in Malaysia, according to President Ferdinand Marcos Junior SBS Filipino 26/05/2025 06:20 📢 Where to Catch SBS Filipino
CNA
14-05-2025
- Politics
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - Philippines' midterm election: What's at stake for Marcos and Duterte camps?
CNA938 Rewind Play The Philippines is eagerly awaiting the results of the midterm election, with over 18,000 positions up for grabs, including local and congressional seats. But the spotlight is on the Senate race. The contest in the Senate is not only seen as a referendum on President Ferdinand Marcos Junior's leadership, but it could also determine the political future of Vice President Sara Duterte. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at what's at stake for the Marcos and Duterte camps with Alicor Panao, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, University of the Philippines Diliman
Time Out
07-05-2025
- Business
- Time Out
The Philippines is finally launching a digital nomad visa – here's how to get one
A handful of Asian countries have been added to the ever-growing list of destinations offering digital nomad visas, including Japan, Thailand and South Korea – and now, finally, the island paradise of the Philippines is set to join them. According to Forbes, Philippines ' President Ferdinand Marcos Junior has just approved the launch of a digital nomad visa for the country, which will allow international remote workers to stay in the Philippines for up to a year, with the chance to renew for another. 'With our unparalleled natural beauty, vibrant culture, and the warmth of the Filipino people, the Philippines stands ready to welcome digital nomads to travel, work, and thrive across our islands,' said Philippine Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco to the . She went on to say that granting remote workers more time to stay longer in the country will benefit the Filipino economy and help mitigate seasonal fluctuations in spending, such as in the off-peak seasons. So, what do you need to be eligible for a digital nomad visa in the Philippines? Well, you must be over 18 to apply, and have health insurance and no criminal record. It also looks like you'll need to 'prove sufficient income generated outside the Philippines', but the exact figure is yet to be confirmed. Keen to pack up for a life in the tropics? Keep an eye on this page for updates. Live that digital nomad life
