Senior Reporter — Community & Policy

Maria Reyes

Covers Philippine Embassy services, MWO updates, MOM policy and the day-to-day of Filipino life in Singapore.

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Maria Reyes covers the policy beat for filipinos.sg — Employment Pass thresholds, Work Permit rules, ICA and IRAS changes, and the Philippine Embassy and Migrant Workers Office in Lucky Plaza.

She reads every MOM Budget statement, DMW circular and PhilHealth update so kababayan in Singapore do not have to. Her work focuses on translating dense policy into checklists you can actually act on.

Maria has been with filipinos.sg since 2019 and is based in the East.

Tip or correction? maria@filipinos.sg

Recent stories by Maria

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12 Famous Filipinos in Singapore in 2026: Lea Salonga, Rico Hizon, the Embassy, and the Community Builders Worth Knowing

27 May 2026

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Recent stories by Maria

12 Famous Filipinos in Singapore in 2026: Lea Salonga, Rico Hizon, the Embassy, and the Community Builders Worth Knowing

Lucky Plaza Assault Case: Where the Markandan Charges Stand, and What to Do If You Are Attacked in Singapore

NDP 2026 at the National Stadium: How Filipinos in Singapore Can Ballot for Tickets and Where to Watch the Fireworks

PhilHealth and OWWA MEDplus for OFWs: What You Can Claim in 2026, and How to File from Singapore

The Philippine Embassy's 2026 OFW Digital Handbook for Singapore: What Is Inside and Why You Should Download It

Philippine Independence Day 2026 in Singapore: Where Filipinos Are Gathering

Lorraine Wong, the Filipina Yada in Another Wok of Life, Lands a Star Awards Rising Star Nomination

Manila Meets Madrid Is Back at Orchard Hotel for 57 Years of PH-SG Ties

The Philippines Scrapped a Plan to Make Every Online Ad Need a Permit

Philippines Orders Arrest of Senator Dela Rosa, Wanted by the ICC

Content Creator Habang Naka-Employment Pass sa Singapore: Ano ang mga Batas na Kontra Dito

Ebola outbreak 139 suspected deaths and 600 suspected cases. What Filipinos in Singapore should know.

9 Days to the SPLE: What Filipino Professionals in Singapore Need to Know Before the May 2026 Board Exam

10 Days Left: How to Nominate a Filipino in Singapore for the 2026 Presidential Awards

Philippines and Singapore Sign Health Cooperation MOU. What It Means for Filipino Healthcare Workers

From May 4, MOM Lets Employers Issue Your Work Permit on the myMOM Portal. What Filipinos in Singapore Should Watch For

Bigla Kang May S$160 sa PayNow Mo? Bagong Scam Modus sa SG, Ibinahagi ng Singaporean

Singapore Businessman Loses S$4.9 Million in Deepfake Zoom Call with 'PM Lawrence Wong'

Bedok TB Screenings: What 473 Positive Cases Mean for Filipinos in SG

National Heritage Month in Singapore: How Filipinos Can Celebrate Without Booking a Flight Home

About

Recent stories by Maria

12 Famous Filipinos in Singapore in 2026: Lea Salonga, Rico Hizon, the Embassy, and the Community Builders Worth Knowing

Lucky Plaza Assault Case: Where the Markandan Charges Stand, and What to Do If You Are Attacked in Singapore

NDP 2026 at the National Stadium: How Filipinos in Singapore Can Ballot for Tickets and Where to Watch the Fireworks

PhilHealth and OWWA MEDplus for OFWs: What You Can Claim in 2026, and How to File from Singapore

The Philippine Embassy's 2026 OFW Digital Handbook for Singapore: What Is Inside and Why You Should Download It

Philippine Independence Day 2026 in Singapore: Where Filipinos Are Gathering

Lorraine Wong, the Filipina Yada in Another Wok of Life, Lands a Star Awards Rising Star Nomination

Manila Meets Madrid Is Back at Orchard Hotel for 57 Years of PH-SG Ties

The Philippines Scrapped a Plan to Make Every Online Ad Need a Permit

Philippines Orders Arrest of Senator Dela Rosa, Wanted by the ICC

Content Creator Habang Naka-Employment Pass sa Singapore: Ano ang mga Batas na Kontra Dito

Ebola outbreak 139 suspected deaths and 600 suspected cases. What Filipinos in Singapore should know.

9 Days to the SPLE: What Filipino Professionals in Singapore Need to Know Before the May 2026 Board Exam

10 Days Left: How to Nominate a Filipino in Singapore for the 2026 Presidential Awards

Philippines and Singapore Sign Health Cooperation MOU. What It Means for Filipino Healthcare Workers

From May 4, MOM Lets Employers Issue Your Work Permit on the myMOM Portal. What Filipinos in Singapore Should Watch For

Bigla Kang May S$160 sa PayNow Mo? Bagong Scam Modus sa SG, Ibinahagi ng Singaporean

Singapore Businessman Loses S$4.9 Million in Deepfake Zoom Call with 'PM Lawrence Wong'

Bedok TB Screenings: What 473 Positive Cases Mean for Filipinos in SG

National Heritage Month in Singapore: How Filipinos Can Celebrate Without Booking a Flight Home