Senator Raffy Tulfo commended President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for facilitating the pardon of three convicted overseas Filipino workers (OFW) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following the latter’s appeal to UAE President Sheikh Mohamend Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Tulfo, chairperson of...
Filipinos may soon visit junta-ruled Myanmar after the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) decided to lower the alert level status it had imposed in the said country since May 2021, an official said. *Department of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega (ANC/YouTube screenshot)* In an...
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has resumed the conduct of its Overseas Assessment Program for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. In a statement, the agency said that they made the move after President Ferdinand "Bongbong"...
Senator Robinhood “Robin” Padilla has filed a resolution expressing the Senate’s appreciation to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the grant of pardon to three convicted overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in observance of the Eid Ul-Adha, and in recognition of the efforts of President...
The Philippine government is considering downgrading the Alert Level status for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Myanmar amid political unrest in the Asian nation. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary Eduardo Jose de Vega said Thursday, June 22, that the government is seeking the...
Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Singapore were recognized by Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte for their valuable contributions and sacrifices to give better lives to their families in the Philippines. Vice President Sara Duterte addresses the crowd of Filipinos gathered at...
Senator Rafael "Raffy" Tulfo visited Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), to check on the condition and see the situation of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in that city. Sen. Rafael “Raffy” Tulfo poses with some overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) during his visit to Dubai. (Photo from...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Monday, June 12 vowed to be persistent in advancing Filipino workers’ rights. Estrada, chairman of the Senate Committee on Labor, Employment and Human Resources, made the remark in line with the country’s 125 th year celebration of its...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are the true heroes of the Philippine Republic. House Speaker Martin Romualdez made this declaration in front of migrant Filipinos during his visit to Jeju island, South Korea last week. "Your hard work and...
The Philippine government will not apologize for caring and providing shelter for runaway Filipinos in Kuwait despite the fact it is the reason why the Gulf state has suspended new visa entry from the Philippines, a Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) official said Tuesday, May 30. DFA...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco revealed on Tuesday, May 16, that there would be an “enhanced tourism slogan” or country brand to replace “It’s more fun in the Philippines” in promoting the Philippines to the world. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco...
Close to 600 Filipinos have been repatriated from war-torn Sudan, and no more nationals are trapped in Cairo, a foreign affairs official said. Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo De Vega said a total of 599 Filipinos from Sudan have been sent back to the Philippines while 71 more Filipinos are in...
