A labor official has dismissed the proposal of the newly-created Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to lift the ban on the deployment of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in some parts of the Middle East. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Embassy in Beirut/DFA) Labor Attache Alejandro Padaen, of the...
Senatorial candidate and Sorsogon Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero has urged the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Hong Kong to prepare to assist more Filipino domestic workers who could be infected with COVID-19 as Hong Kong struggles with a surge in cases. Escudero noted Hong Kong is...
The government, through the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), will provide US$200 or more than P10,000 cash aid for Filipino migrant workers in Hong Kong who tested positive for COVID-19, Malacañang said. AFP/ MANILA BULLETIN Cabinet secretary and acting presidential spokesperson...
Employment opportunities await overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) displaced by the pandemic in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following the reopening of the economy in the Middle Eastern country, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reported. (FILE PHOTO) Labor Attaché John Rio Bautista...
The Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Jeddah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced the suspension of admission of female overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Bahay-Kalinga to abide by health protocols set by the Kingdom. (Philippine Overseas Labor Office - Jeddah Facebook...
Marc Polo Luis "Raven" Fausto displayed his deadly form as he led Fnatic to a 28-10 victory over Team Undying in their do-or-die match of the lower bracket playoffs in The International 10 at the Arena Națională in Bucharest, Romania on Tuesday, October 12. Raven shone anew for the Southeast Asia...
Manila Sports Council (MASCO) chief Roel de Guzman, left, and Manila water polo head Dale Evangelista lead the distribution of equipment at the Vitas Aquatic Complex in Tondo, Manila. (Photo from Dale Evangelista) After months of waiting, swimming caps, balls and training goals were finally...
Presidential Security Group (PSG) commander, Col. Randolph Cabangbang has clarified that the Chinese national who was killed Tuesday, Sept. 8 during an anti-illegal drug operation in Zambales had no connection whatsoever to the PSG. Presidential Security Group seal (Photo from Wikipedia) This,...
Here's some good news for Filipinos who are eyeing employment in the American territory of Guam. Tumon Bay, Guam (Photo by Huang Junsheng/ Unsplash) Labor Attaché in Los Angeles, Armi Evangel Peña bared on Friday, Aug. 13 that the prospects for employment in Guam will be bright for overseas...
Photo from Fnatic Polo "Raven" Fausto proved that he's the one true carry in the Southeast Asia region as he led Fnatic to a hard-fought 2-0 sweep over TNC Predator in the upper bracket finals of The International 10 (TI10) SEA Qualifier on Friday night, July 2. Fnatic moved one series win away...
What we have learned from the 1971 Constitutional Convention and how we can apply it today By Orion Perez Dumdum 1899 Malolos Congress: President Aguinaldo sits at the center, as a gentleman reads a document to his left Philippine Executive Commission Chairman Jorge B. Vargas reads a message to the...
Who says Philippine labor officials in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) haven't been doing anything against erring recruitment agencies and abusive employers? Masjid Nabawi, Medina, KSA (Photo by Adli Wahid / Unsplash) The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reported Sunday, May 30 that a...
