Vice President Sara Duterte has called on the government to strengthen its support for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and ensure that their rights are being protected. In a video message for the Overseas Filipino Month on Saturday, Dec. 6, the Vice President honored the valuable contributions of...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) are opening structured pathways for returning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to build livelihoods and participate in the country’s growing tourism sector. “Our workers abroad sustain families and local communities,...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said that 63 Filipinos were safe from the Tai Po, Hong Kong fire incident, while one was injured and one remains missing. “The Consulate General of the Philippines in Hong Kong is presently continuing its on-the-ground operations to locate and assist...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed that there were 23 Filipino domestic workers affected by the Level 5 fire that engulfed a high-rise apartment complex in Hong Kong, while one remains missing. In a statement on Thursday night, Nov. 27, the agency also said that there have been no...
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" Ejercito has urged the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to improve and build more temporary shelters for distressed workers abroad and to expand mental health interventions as the Senate continues its budget deliberations. He made this call as he pushed for stronger...
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano has urged the Senate to increase the budget of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) for 2026, citing its critical role in supporting millions of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). During the Senate deliberation on the DMW’s proposed 2026 budget on...
More than 3,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families gathered at The Tent in Villar City for the 14th OFW and Family Summit. The event, which happened last Nov. 14, 2025, is annually organized by the Villar Foundation to honor and empower Filipino migrant workers. Members of the...
Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel visited Manila for a historic Pacific Tour where she talked about the “deep connection” between the two countries and their shared values and friendship. The Philippines is part of the official’s “landmark diplomatic tour of the Pacific...
Vice President Sara Duterte attended a Filipino community event in Singapore to spend time with overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) there. The official was seen in videos of Duterte supporters posted on Facebook. According to one post, the Vice President was joined there by Senator Robin Padilla,...
Sen. Raffy Tulfo recently conducted a random inspection at the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) Main Office in Quezon City, where he spoke with victims of unfair labor practices by some companies. Tulfo made the surprise visit on Monday, Oct. 13, as the new chairperson of the Senate...
President Marcos has appealed to government agencies and local government units (LGUs) to be the solution Filipinos need, and not be the source of added burden. "Magsilbi tayong solusyon, hindi dagdag na pampahirap (Let us serve as a solution, not an added burden)," Marcos said in his speech in one...
Malacañang debunked claims made by Vice President Sara Duterte that the government is not offering help to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in need, tagging Duterte 's accusation as "another fake news." Duterte has called out President Marcos , saying he should focus on checking on...
