As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East heighten risks to thousands of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the region, a new study suggests that OFWs view credible government leadership as a key factor to gaining migrant trust and implementing truly effective support services for OFWs. The...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday, April 17, confirmed that the remains of Filipina national Lucille Jean Gersovich, who was killed in a missile attack in Haifa, Israel, have been repatriated to the Philippines. In a statement, the DFA said the remains of the late Gersovich arrived...
The remains of 20 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Kuwait arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 on Wednesday morning, April 15, aboard Kuwait Airways, together with 328 repatriated workers. They were received by officials from the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW)...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it is receiving a steady stream of repatriation requests from Filipinos amid persistent tensions in the Middle East. As of Friday, April 10, data released by the DFA showed that it has received a total of 1,451 repatriation requests from overseas...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday, April 6, said it continues to closely monitor developments in the Middle East, with Philippine posts intensifying assistance to overseas Filipinos affected by ongoing regional tensions. In a statement, the DFA outlined a series of repatriation...
BACOLOD CITY – This highly-urbanized city is working closely with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to facilitate the repatriation of 16 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) from the Middle East. City Administrator Mark Mayo, in a media interview, Monday, March 23, said the affected workers are...
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...
As we were getting ready to embark from the coast of Singapore, our minds were put at ease as we encountered many kababayans working to make our journey seamless. Disney Adventure is a ship so massive that it can fit over 9,000 people at full capacity. It’s amazing to think that it operates with...
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...
