Senatorial candidate Ben Tulfo is pushing for the creation of regional help desks for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in order to prevent incidents of abuse and exploitation. (Photo from the Office of Ben Tulfo) “The help desk will serve as a resource for our fellow citizens who want to become...
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is now providing all the necessary assistance to at least 19 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were arrested in Qatar for allegedly holding protest action on Friday, March 28. DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said a labor attache was already sent to the...
Several Filipinos in Doha, Qatar have been arrested and detained for suspected unauthorized political demonstration on Friday, March 28, the Philippine Embassy in Qatar disclosed. Philippine Embassy in Qatar The Philippine Embassy in Doha confirmed on Friday night that they were aware of the...
There were no reported casualties among Filipinos in Myanmar and Thailand due to the strong earthquakes that struck both countries on Friday, March 28, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. Damaged pagodas are seen after an earthquake, Friday, March 28, 2025 in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. (AP...
Threatening to remove the privileges of overseas Filipino workers for exercising their right to free expression is "wrong and deeply unjust," senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan said. Former senator Kiko Pangilinan (Photo courtesy of Kiko Pangilinan media bureau) In a statement on Friday, March...
Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero on Wednesday, March 26 urged overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) supporting former president Rodrigo Duterte to think carefully with their plan before staging a "zero remittance week." Escudero warned that not only would it affect Philippine economy, but more...
OFW Party-list Rep. Marissa Magsino on Wednesday, March 26, asked the government to spare overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the country’s current political tension amid possibilities of suspending their tax exemption. President Marcos’ legal counsel, Juan Ponce Enrile, warned that Congress...
Bayan Muna Party-list has expressed its appreciation to the Supreme Court (SC) for its decision to declare as unconstitutional the Social Security System (SSS)'s requirement for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to pay their contribution in advance. Former Bayan Muna Party-list Reps. Carlos Zarate...
Malacañang has reminded overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) that the government is not an enemy but an ally, telling them to be sensible enough over the planned zero remittance week of OFWs— an act of support for embattled former president Rodrigo Duterte. PCO Undersecretary Claire Castro...
Malacañang has reminded overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) that their families would also feel the impact of their plan to hold their remittances for a week to show their support to embattled former president Rodrigo Duterte. PCO Undersecretary Claire Castro (RTVM) Palace Press Officer and...
Vice President Sara Duterte warned her father former president Rodrigo Duterte could meet the same fate as assassinated democracy icon Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., if he insists in returning home to the Philippines. Vice President Sara Duterte meets with various overseas Filipino workers’...
A congresswoman is pushing for a more seamless departure process for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) through the full automation of the Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) and its integration into the e-Travel system. OFW Party-list Rep. Marissa Magsino on Tuesday, March 18, called on the...
