CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers in Central Visayas (DMW-7) hosted its first-ever mini-trade fair for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the region. The agency’s Kabayan Trade Fair was held from March 17 to…
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday urged registered Overseas Filipino voters to complete the pre-voting enrollment for the 2025 elections. Garcia said that an overseas Filipino…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. has already passed a bill in the Senate that would establish and institutionalize OFW Hospital for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families. “Well of course, OFW…
Remittances or money sent home by Filipinos working abroad dropped to a six-month low in November 2024, as the weak peso helped them save on transfer costs. According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), cash remittances…
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) reaffirmed its continued commitment to supporting Mary Jane Veloso and her family as she is about to be transferred to the Philippines from Indonesia. At the Bagong Pilipinas briefing on…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and teachers are increasingly becoming prime targets of sophisticated loan scams, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) warned. With the holiday season approaching, the release of year-end bonuses and…
MANILA, Philippines — Three Filipino workers in Kuwait died in a fire that erupted in a densely populated residential building south of Kuwait City. This was confirmed by Migrant Workers Chief Hans Cacdac on Thursday. “The three,…
MANILA, Philippines — Two more overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) were injured from last week’s Taiwan quake, bringing the total to 11, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said. DMW Officer in Charge Hans Cacdac said in a…
MANILA, Philippines — Over 123,000 Filipino factory workers in Taiwan are expected to benefit from the country’s landmark minimum wage law starting January 1, 2024, Manila Economic and Cultural Office (Meco) chairman Silvestre Bello III said on…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Catholics hold a deep reverence for traditions, especially during the solemn observance of Kalag-Kalag (Undas). These occasions encompass everything from obligatory cemetery visits, intricate ceremonies, and intercessions, to family reunions. Filipinos are very…
BACOLOD CITY— The relatives or the families of the Negrense caregiver and three other overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), who were killed by the Hamas militants, will receive pensions and other benefits from the Israeli government. This was…
MANILA, Philippines — Although still unsure when, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has promised him that it will settle the unpaid wages of more than 10,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who…
