Lift healthcare worker ban – Philippine Nurses Association UK
Filipino nurses work in many parts of the world. Photo credit: Shutterstock The Phillippine Nurses Association UK (PNAUK) has called for the unconditional lifting of
Repatriated OFWs resist pandemic’s stress through family bonds
Many Filipino construction workers in Saudi Arabia have lost their jobs in even before the pandemic. Photo credit: Pixabay Thousands of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)
Analysis: Understanding the data on Filipino healthcare staff deaths
Filipinos have been one of the communities worst-affected by Covid-19 in Britain. Those working in healthcare have been particularly vulnerable to contracting and dying from the virus. But understanding the data behind the deaths is not an easy task. This is what we know so far.
Tinig UK gets Internews funding
Tinig UK was recently selected as one of the recipients of the Information Saves Lives Rapid Response Fund from Internews. It is the only UK-based media outlet
How I conquered my fear of ‘speaking up’ – a Filipino nurse’s lessons during the pandemic
According to the study of HSJ, BAME (Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority) individuals make up the 64% of deaths in the nursing and staff group
Remembering our fallen heroes
We would like to pay tribute to the Filipino healthcare workers who died while working on the frontlines during the Covid-19 pandemic. They are mothers, fathers,
Covid-19: A timeline of its impact on the Filipino-British community
The coronavirus has affected many communities. Filipinos have been particularly badly hit. Piecing together reports and research, it is clear that a large proportion of healthcare workers who have died in the UK are of Filipino origin.
Poetry: Invisible Women by Romalyn Ante
Born in Batangas, Philippines, Romalyn Ante is the first East-Asian to win the Poetry London Clore Prize(2018) as well as the Manchester Poetry Prize (2017). Her debut pamphlet, Rice &
The Philippines and the United Kingdom: An essential connection
We have attempted to put together a guide to help Filipino and non-Filipino readers alike understand the relationship between the Philippines and Britain, two island
Back to school and life in lockdown – Filipino parents reflect
From September, it will be mandatory for all children in England to go back to school, according to Education Secretary Gavin Williamson. In Scotland children are expected
The UK’s “hidden” key workers – Filipino port volunteers
Filipino seafarers are keeping the wheels of commerce turning during the Covid-19 crisis. But they have a far lower profile than Pinoys providing vital support
Hertsmere appoints first Filipino mayor
A Filipino has been elected and sworn in as the new Mayor of Hertsmere, local government district and borough in Hertfordshire, England. Councillor (Cllr) Cynthia