Senator Risa Hontiveros has filed a resolution calling for a Senate inquiry into the death of another domestic helper in Saudi Arabia and renewed her call for stronger mechanisms to protect and safeguard Filipino migrant workers in Middle Eastern countries. Marjorette Garcia, 32, was...
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) confirmed on Monday, Oct, 2, the death of a 32-year old overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who was found dead with several stab wounds in the body in Saudi Arabia. In a statement, the DMW said it is now coordinating with its Migrant Workers Office in Al-Khobar...
Motorists using gasoline products will likely benefit from more than P2.00 per liter rollback at the pumps next week, but there’s a bit of bad news for diesel users because the price of that commodity will slightly go up, based on the calculation of the oil companies. According to the industry...
President Marcos is traveling to Saudi Arabia next month for the ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit. Department of Foreign Affairs ​(DFA) Undersecretary Antonio Morales made the announcement during the celebration of the 93rd national day of Saudi on Tuesday night. ​"His...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has expressed confidence that the Philippines and Saudi Arabia will continue working together and build stronger ties "with a shared vision of inclusive progress and sustainable growth." Speaking at the celebration of the 93rd national day of the Kingdom, DFA...
With successive cost spikes already running on its 11th week, the consumers’ drive to the gasoline stations will mimic another episode akin to squeezing blood from stone as petroleum prices will incur hefty increases next week, based on the calculation of the oil companies. According to the...
The financial agony of consumers will persist on their drive to the gasoline stations again next week, as pump prices will be rising for the 10th week, based on the forecast of the oil companies. As calculated by the industry players, the price of gasoline products will increase by P0.05 to P0.45...
Senator Raffy T. Tulfo has expressed dismay on the failure of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to provide specific timeline regarding the release of the unpaid wages claims of 10,000 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). During the Aug. 17...
RIYADH (AFP) -- The Saudi sovereign wealth fund on Sunday, Aug. 6, announced a new sports investment company designed to draw "major global events" to the kingdom, which has spent recent months luring top football stars. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (AFP) The company, SRJ Sports...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. assured overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) that his administration will look after their welfare by continually crafting policies and entering into agreements to improve their working conditions. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers his second State of...
Big-time oil price hike across products await motorists next week, based on advisories by oil companies. Based on the calculation of the industry players, the price of gasoline will rise by as much as P1.90 to P2.30 per liter; while diesel prices will also climb by P1.95 to P2.35 per liter. For...
Filipino pilgrims in Mecca, Saudi Arabia are reportedly currently stranded in Muzdalifah, an open area associated with Hajj, the Philippine Embassy in Saudi said Wednesday, June 28. The embassy said it is already acting on the situation, and has also called on Saudi authorities, including the...
