Filipinos

Special Local and foreign tourists catch waves at Cloud 9, a popular surf spot on Siaragao Island, the Philippines. (File/Reuters)

Filipinos push back against growing Israeli presence on popular tourist island

  • Siargao is a premier surfing site and one of the Philippines’ top tourist destinations
  • Facebook users accuse Israeli tourists of disrespecting local rules, harassing residents
By Samantha Beltran ·

Special UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan receives Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Abu Dhabi. (File/WAM)

Philippines welcomes clemency for 220 Filipinos in UAE

By Ellie Aben ·