FACES OF CEBU: Josryle Montecillo Molde, 28, self-made entrepreneur

Emmariel Ares 07/02/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Josryle Montecillo Molde is a firm believer of the saying, “When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade.” And his eventful journey shows that this 28-year-old man truly made the best of life…

Cebuana OFW maltreated in Kuwait rescued

Futch Anthony Inso 06/20/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines- An OFW from Lapu-Lapu City who worked as a domestic helper in Kuwait was successfully rescued after she was maltreated by her employer. The son of the Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) sought the assistance…

OFW killed in dawn shooting in Danao City, wife survives

Paul Lauro 04/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Still unidentified assailants killed a 37-year-old Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) along the national highway in Danao City, northern Cebu on Wednesday dawn, April 19. Police officers in Danao City identified the victim as…

Ormoc City court convicts OFW for maligning ex-mayor Richard Gomez

Joey Gabieta @joeygabietaINQ - @inquirerdotnet 03/20/2023

TACLOBAN CITY — A trial court in Ormoc City has convicted an overseas Filipino worker for maligning former mayor and now Rep. Richard Gomez. Judge Maria Corazon Naraja, presiding judge of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch…

ICMA and familiarization of  the culture of Filipino seafarers

ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO 02/28/2023

Unlike land-based Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), a Filipino seafarer is required to make an allotment which shall be at least 80 percent of the seafarer’s monthly basic salary, payable once a month to his designated allottee in…

Filipino worker rescued after 60 hours under Turkey quake rubble

Villamor Visaya Jr. 02/12/2023

SANTIAGO CITY, Isabela, Philippines — For the family of 33-year-old overseas Filipino worker Julieva Benlingan, her rescue after 60 hours under tons of rubble from an earthquake-devastated apartment building in Hatay, Turkey, was the answer to their…

FACES OF CEBU: Lynette Refugio, 38, LET passer

Vhenna Marie Mantilla 01/08/2023

CEBU, Philippines—It is notable that for many students, taking the board exams and passing on the first take are among their major goals after college graduation.  After all, getting a license to practice the profession you dreamed…

Flowers and prayers for missing Filipino seafarers

ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO 09/27/2022

Seafaring is one of the most dangerous profession due to perils where some may go missing or die in maritime disasters or unknown reasons. “A job of a seafarer is not exactly a walk in the park,”…

The seafarers’ votes and the party-list system

ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO 04/19/2022

The number of registered voters of the sea-based Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) has been decreasing for the past three elections, putting again into test their impact of their sector’s votes on the party-list system. COMELEC records show…

Mandani Bay’s special Rise webinar: Why come home to Cebu

Rhobie Alburo Ruaya 02/24/2022

Mandani Bay, the developing world-class lifestyle destination in Mandaue City, Cebu, presents another Global Filipino Special of their RISE Webinar Season 2 for overseas Filipino Workers and Filipino families who are working and living abroad away from…

Omicron variant now in CV – health official

Pegeen Maisie Sararana 01/18/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A total of 22 positive cases of the Omicron variant have been recorded in Central Visayas. Dr. Mary Jean Loreche, the chief pathologist of the Department of Health in Central Visayas, confirmed this…

Legarda bats for greater protection for overseas Filipino workers

PR 10/29/2021

Promoting the rights and welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) will continue to be among the priorities of three-term Senator, now Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda to ensure that Filipinos working in foreign countries, which include domestic workers,…

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