PLDT Global Corporation, the international arm of the Philippines' largest integrated telco PLDT Inc., is collaborating with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) to empower and advocate for the welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). “Now more than ever, we witness the...
In remembering the 160th birth anniversary of Andres Bonifacio, President Marcos on Thursday, Nov. 30, said he sees a modern Bonifacio in every Filipino worker as he urged them to serve the country and contribute in its economic, social, and cultural progress. Bonifacio Shrine in Manila...
"True heroes." This was how President Marcos described the social workers who dedicated their lives to caring for children in shelters and orphanage centers as he thanked them for making the kids feel loved. GIFTS FOR CHILDREN — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and First Lady Louise...
Senators on Thursday, November 23 urged the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to devise all means to bring back home 17 Filipino seafarers who were held hostage by Yemen's Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva offered his prayers for the safety of the 17...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday, November 22 urged the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to ensure the safety and immediate release of the 17 Filipinos who were among the foreigners held hostage in a cargo ship in the southern Red Sea. ...
Over P15.3 billion will be for the assistance and projects for Filipino migrant workers next year, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said. In a statement, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said on Tuesday, Nov. 21 that the budget is allotted for the proposed national budget of the...
President Marcos recognized the contributions of Filipinos in the United States of America (USA) as he asked them to continue being ambassadors of goodwill for the country and the people. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) Marcos said this as he met members of the Filipino...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has renewed his call for the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and Department of Health (DOH) to expedite the release of the Health Emergency Allowance (HEA) of the country’s healthcare workers. Go, chairman of the Senate Committee on Health and...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) joined forces with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) for a financial literacy and investor education campaign to help overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) spot investment scams and manage their finances better. The Commission has signed a memorandum of...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN A bill that seeks to establish a commission that will have jurisdiction over all claims and disputes involving overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) has begun to move forward in the House of...
Senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. slammed on Monday, Nov. 13, fixers who prey on overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) by charging them for the processing of an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC), a document they can get free of charge. Sen. Ramon Bong Revilla Jr., during the deliberation...
Unemployment is expected to drop in the fourth quarter of the year as livelihood opportunities begin to open up leading to the holidays, an economist said. The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) cited Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) Chief Economist Michael Ricafort's...
