Time and time again, the contributions of millions of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have been highlighted as a “lifeline” of the economy. In times of crisis, we can count on their remittances to soften the blow on economically disadvantaged sectors. In search of greener pastures for their...
Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia (AVOSA) vicar general Fr. Troadio "Troy" Delos Santos, OFM Cap., cited the strong faith of overseas Filipino workers in the United Arab Emirates who religiously attend the “Simbang Gabi” despite their busy work schedules. Fr. Troy Delos Santos (Facebook)...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday, November 21 bared a reported plot by a Chinese syndicate to recruit and lure as many Filipinos to be part of a large-scale human trafficking scheme and investment fraud. Sen. Risa Hontiveros bares a reported plot by a Chinese syndicate to recruit Filipinos in a...
If there’s anything that the Philippines can do for Ukraine, it's sending over Filipino workers who can help rebuild the homes and public buildings that were destroyed there during the war. Ukrainian soldiers and rescue officers search for bodies in the debris at the military school hit by...
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced the suspension of the 2022 Special Professional Licensure Examination (SPLEs) for overseas Filipino workers in various countries in the Middle East and Singapore due to “global uncertainties” caused by Covid-19. (PRC / Manila Bulletin) “...
President Duterte on Labor Day honored all Filipino workers around the world as the citizenry's source of "immense pride" and "encouragement". President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) "I join the entire nation in honoring all our mighty Filipino workers through the celebration of this year's...
Government agencies and other groups held a caravan at the Edsa People Power monument and in various provinces to "celebrate the wins and milestones" of the Duterte administration, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said on Sunday, May 1. DILG Secretary Eduardo M. Año said...
PIXABAY / MANILA BULLETIN The Department of Health (DOH) said it is considering including overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the government's second Covid-19 vaccine booster shot program. DOH Undersecretary Myrna Cabotaje said that they will discuss this with the members of the Health Technology...
Following Bayan Muna's resolution alleging that the absentee voting in Hong Kong (HK) were “chaotic and disorganized,” Consulate General of the Philippines in HK Consul General Raly L. Tejada denied the claims made by the party-list. (Photo courtesy of Raly Tejada/ Philippine Consulate General...
As part of efforts to recognize the contribution of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) to the country's economy, a new OFW Center is set to be built in Las Piñas City to serve as a one-stop shop that caters to the needs of the so-called modern-day heroes. Overseas Filipino workers (OFW) returning...
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Thursday expressed his disappointment at newly-appointed Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Abdulla Mama-o over what he said is his erroneous interpretation of Republic Act No. 11641 to serve his own interest. Drilon criticized Mama-o, who was...
Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Hong Kong are still welcome to return home as the Philippine government is not considering to impose a travel ban amid a surge in the number of COVID-19 cases there, Malacañang said. (FILE PHOTO) Cabinet secretary and acting presidential spokesperson Karlo...
