BASISTA, Pangasinan – Israel Ambassador to the Philippines Dana Kursh on Monday visited the wake of Mary Ann de Vera, the overseas Filipino worker (OFW) killed in a missile strike in Tel Aviv, Israel. "I 'm basically representing the state of Israel. And on behalf of the state of Israel, we...
The remains of overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Mary Ann De Vera, who died in a missile attack in Israel, arrived in Manila early morning on Saturday, March 14, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) revealed. De Vera’s remains, sealed in a special container bearing the flag of Israel, arrived at...
DAVAO CITY – Sultan Kudarat Gov. Datu Pax Ali Mangudadatu has assured assistance for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) returning home from conflict-torn Middle East. He said that the provincial government is ready to facilitate the repatriation of the OFWs once commercial flights are available....
BACOLOD CITY – Five Overseas Filipinos Workers from Negros Occidental have sought repatriation from war-torn Middle East. Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz II said two new requests for repatriation been made through the Provincial Help Desk and these have been forwarded to the Overseas...
ILOILO CITY – There are 57,486 Overseas Filipino workers from Western Visayas region at risk from tension in the Middle East, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration said. OWWA-6 Director James Mendiola said they are from Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo, and Iloilo City. The number...
Pangasinan Gov. Ramon V. Guico III has condoled with the family of Mary Ann de Vera, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) from Basista, who was killed in a recent missile strike in Israel. Guico said the provincial government has coordinated with the Pangasinan Public Employment Service Office (PESO),...
BACOLOD CITY – Three overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Negros Occidental working in the Middle East have sought assistance from the provincial government for repatriation. Provincial Administrator Rafyrando Diaz II said in a media interview on Wednesday, March 4, that the Public Employment...
BACOLOD CITY – The provincial government of Negros Occidental has activated its Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) Help Desk and Hotline to assist residents whose families, friends, and loved ones are in areas affected by the conflict in the Middle East. Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz II...
DAVAO CITY – A Davao City councilor expressed concern on Monday, March 2, over the ongoing tension in the Middle East, citing the potential impact on civilians, particularly overseas Filipino workers from Davao. Councilor Rachel Zozobrado, chairwoman of the Committee on Internal Relations, said...
BASISTA, Pangasinan – The family of Mary Ann de Vera, the overseas Filipino worker (OFW) from this town killed in a missile attack in Tel Aviv, Israel, is asking for privacy as they mourn and urged the speedy repatriation of her remains, local officials said Monday. Basista Mayor Jolly Resuello...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, March 2, reiterated its support for Filipino teachers in the Middle East, encouraging those affected by the evolving security situation to return home through the government’s reintegration program. In a statement, DepEd reaffirmed its support for...
DAGUPAN CITY – The province of Pangasinan mourned the death of an Overseas Filipino Worker – Mary Ann Velazquez de Vera – in an Iranian missile strike in Tel Aviv, Israel on Sunday, March 1. The Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation in San Carlos City, Pangasinan mourned the death of their...