MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte has assured Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) that the taxes they pay to the government will be protected under his administration. “Do not be so sad about…
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Returning OFWs allowed in Libya
MANILA — Returning workers are allowed to go back to Libya even as the total deployment ban on newly-hired workers was imposed by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA). “Now, therefore,…
PSA to recommend OFWs secure nat’l IDs
MANILA — Although getting a national identification (ID) card is not mandatory, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Saturday said it will recommend it for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). “Ang balak…
Pinoys urged to avail of extended amnesty in UAE
MANILA — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) urged all undocumented Filipinos in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to avail of the Gulf state’s amnesty program after it was extended…
More than 250K OFWs to benefit from e-card project
MANILA — An estimated 250,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are expected to initially benefit in the Phase 1 of the OFW e-card project of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), an…
Bertiz returns NAIA access ID
MANILA — Lawmaker John Bertiz, representative of ACTS-OFW party list who figured in a controversial video showing him getting the ID of an airport security officer, has returned his airport access…
OFW group files ethics rap vs. Bertiz
MANILA — Migrante International, a global alliance of overseas Filipinos, on Thursday filed an ethics complaint against ACTS-OFW Party-list Rep. Aniceto “John” Bertiz for alleged misconduct in a series of controversies.…
20 OFWs ejected from homes in Saudi get help
MANILA — Some 20 overseas Filipino workers (OFW) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia are receiving assistance from the government after they were kicked out from their company-provided accommodations for refusing to…
OFW in Saudi shot dead after allegedly stabbing co-worker, boss
MANILA — An overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia was confirmed dead by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) late Wednesday after being shot for allegedly stabbing his employer…
DFA to aid repatriation of OFW found dead in Bahrain
MANILA — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Saturday it would arrange the repatriation of a 37-year-old overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who reportedly committed suicide in Manama, Bahrain on Thursday.…
PCG intercepts Filipino migrant workers fleeing Sabah
ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Philippine Coastguard (PCG) has intercepted a wooden-hulled vessel ferrying 63 Filipinos, who fled Malaysia amid the crackdown on illegal migrant workers, a PCG official said Monday. Lt.…
OFW group calls for ‘persona non grata’ tag vs. Kuwaiti blogger
MANILA — A migrant workers’ group on Thursday urged President Rodrigo Duterte to declare Kuwaiti blogger Sondos Alqattan persona non grata. “Migrante International is challenging the Duterte government to declare Sondos…
51 distressed Filipino women arrive home from Abu Dhabi
MANILA – A total of 51 distressed overseas Filipino workers (OFW) from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) arrived here Wednesday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. Their repatriation, funded by…
DFA probes 2 OFWs reported suicides in Saudi Arabia, Lebanon
MANILA— Two Filipina household service workers in Saudi Arabia and Lebanon were reported to have committed suicide last week, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Monday. The agency, through…
PH facilitating repatriation of 2 Pinoys killed in Saudi fire
MANILA — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Monday night said the Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah is now in touch with the employer of two Filipino workers who died…
SAP Go facilitates return of remains of OFW slain in S. Korea
ILOILO CITY — The family members of Angelo Claveria, the overseas Filipino worker (OFW) whose skeletal remains were found in a septic tank in South Korea, are looking forward to…
Turning a nightmare into ‘dream come true’
MANILA — Climbing the corporate ladder may require one to shed sweat and tears. For one leader, Rebecca Bustamante, she had to deal with nightmares, but has always been determined…