Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva called on the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to ensure that the displaced overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in New Zealand will get their back pay and benefits on time. This, after some 700 workers were involved...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is calling for nominations for the 2024 Search for Outstanding Government Workers to recognize civil servants who have shown utmost dedication and commitment to their work and inspire other state employees toward deeper involvement in public service. The deadline...
A total of 49 distressed overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) arrived in the country on Saturday, Dec 30, from Saudi Arabia as part of the government’s repatriation program, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said. DMW officer-in-charge Undersecretary Hans Leo Cacdac said two children were with...
Vice President Sara Duterte hailed and thanked overseas Filipinos around the world on Christmas day and assured them of her support. In a statement on Dec. 25, which she called a "Pagpapasalamat" message (message of gratitude), Duterte recognized the contributions and sacrifices of all overseas...
In terms of legislation, Senator Francis Tolentino believes that there should be more stand-by funds allotted for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who will go to dangerous places for their employment. “Hindi lang repatriation, kundi hanggang sa makabalik sa normal na buhay. Maayudahan sila...
Caregiver Jimmy Pacheco has recalled his experience in the hands of Hamas, including moving from one tunnel to another and surviving his over 40 days in captivity with just dates and water. SURVIVING HAMAS — Filipino caregivers (from right) Jimmy Pacheco and Camille Jesalva share their experience...
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda expressed her deepest gratitude to Filipino migrant workers for their unwavering sacrifices, as she vowed to remain steadfast in the commitment to advance legislation that champions the rights of the sector. "Countless miles away from their families,...
On OFW Family Day, President Marcos paid tribute to the contributions of Filipino migrant workers both to strengthen the country's economy and workforce. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. interacts with overseas Filipino workers during the OFW Family Day held in Pasay City on Dec. 20,...
President Marcos expressed hopes that overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) maintain a strong relationship with their families while they are away from them, telling them that the government would help them in doing so. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. interacts with overseas Filipino workers...
The implementation of financial literacy programs would help overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) maintain their financial resources over the long term, particularly as many of them are aiming to retire early, a study by the Philippine Institute of Development Studies (PIDS) revealed. In a study titled...
AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray Reyes (Screenshot from YouTube live) AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray Reyes has slammed the reported removal of over 80,000 barangay health workers (BHWs) by newly-elected barangay officials in the Oct. 30 Barangay and Sangguniang...
Health workers staged a lunch break protest on Tuesday, Dec. 12, to strongly criticize the Marcos administration for the "non-payment" of hard-earned Covid-19 allowances and performance-based bonuses. Photo from Alliance of Health Workers - AHW National Facebook page Workers from Jose Reyes...
