Travel ban on Indonesian maids would worsen risk of abuse - labour leader - TRFN

By Alisa Tang BANGKOK, Feb 18 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A ban on Indonesian women going overseas for domestic work would be difficult to enforce and would push them towards using "irregular" channels to go abroad, putting them at greater risk of abuse, a labour leader said. The Indonesian government threatened to put a moratorium on domestic workers going abroad after a Hong Kong woman was ... More here: Travel ban on Indonesian maids would worsen risk of abuse - labour leader - TRFN

Philippines only has 1 confirmed Mers-CoV case

MANILA (Updated) -- There is only one confirmed case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome-Corona Virus (Mers-CoV) in the country, as the three other persons earlier considered as "patients under investigation" all tested negative after a round of tests. More here: Philippines only has 1 confirmed Mers-CoV case

Philippines only has 1 confirmed Mers-CoV case

MANILA (Updated) -- There is only one confirmed case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome-Corona Virus (Mers-CoV) in the country, as the three other persons earlier considered as "patients under investigation" all tested negative after a round of tests. More here: Philippines only has 1 confirmed Mers-CoV case

PH’s smallest lake revived for eco-tourism

The Philippines’ smallest lake is undergoing rehabilitation to showcase its marine life and become the next tourist destination in southern Metro Manila.Jamboree Lake, located in the New Bilibid Prison reservation in Barangay Poblacion, Muntinlupa City, is now home to 30,000 tilapia and 10,000 ayungin fingerlings after Mayor Jaime Fresnedi led lake seeding efforts last week. ... More here: PH’s smallest lake revived for eco-tourism

22 more Suroy buses for towns, cities

THE Capitol will purchase 22 additional tourist buses for local government units (LGU) without one, said Vice Gov. Agnes Magpale. This was carried during the Provincial Board's (PB) first out-of-town session this year in Bogo City. More here: 22 more Suroy buses for towns, cities

DOLE cautions OFWs anew against bringing stun guns, other prohibited devices while on travel

Secretary Baldoz yesterday strongly warned anew overseas Filipino workers to refrain from carrying stun guns, bullets, knives, and other objects or devices that can be viewed as threatening. More here: DOLE cautions OFWs anew against bringing stun guns, other prohibited devices while on travel

Budget airlines hold seat sale

Several budget carriers are currently offering discounted fares. More here: Budget airlines hold seat sale