Tag: #OFW
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Kuwait condemns OFW Ranara’s murder
The Kuwaiti government has vowed to bring justice to Julleebee Ranara, the overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who was reportedly raped, killed and burned by her employer’s son, as the Arab state condemned her murder.
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LOOK: Solon condoles with Jullebee Ranara’s family as slain OFW is flown home
House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs Chairman Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo accompanied the family of Jullebee Ranara in claiming the overseas Filipino worker’s (OFW) remains upon its arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Friday night, Jan. 27.
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Cong Olivarez pursues a different kind of ‘sovereign’ fund
Another proposed “sovereign” fund has been filed in the House of Representatives, this time for the benefit of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).
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Body of OFW slain in Kuwait to be repatriated on Friday — DFA
The remains of Jullebee Ranara, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who was burned and killed in Kuwait, will be repatriated on Friday night, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said.
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DFA to repatriate Pinoys forced to work as crypto scammers in Cambodia
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Thursday it is already aware of Filipinos being recruited as cryptocurrency scammers in Cambodia as it assured the public that the government is working on their repatriation.
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Marcos: Strong OFW presence in Middle East boosts Arab investors’ interest
DAVOS, Switzerland — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is confident that the strong presence of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Middle East is a plus factor in attracting investments from Arab countries looking eastward for new investment destinations.
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Semiconductor industry promising for PH–Salceda
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda believes that Congress can help the Philippines become more competitive in the global semiconductor industry.
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Reader’s Corner: Former OFWs now run their own poultry farm in Leyte
As told to Agriculture Magazine
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Security guard faces parricide rap for stabbing OFW wife to death in Pangasinan
MANGALDAN, Pangasinan — The 39-year-old Overseas Filipino Worker allegedly killed by her husband in a hotel here on Sunday, Jan. 8, bore 300 stab wounds, police investigation disclosed.
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Security guard stabs OFW wife to death in Pangasinan hotel
MANGALDAN, Pangasinan — A 41-year-old security guard allegedly stabbed his 39-year-old Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) wife to death inside a hotel in Barangay Bantayan here on Sunday, Jan. 8.
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Truly caring for OFWs includes looking into their families’ welfare
Time and time again, the contributions of millions of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have been highlighted as a “lifeline” of the economy. In times of crisis, we can count on their remittances to soften the blow on economically disadvantaged sectors. In search of greener pastures for their family, OFWs endure anxiety, depression, homesickness, even abuse or substandard working conditions in some cases, just to earn a living.
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Cong Duterte’s bill in line with dad’s pro-OFW legacy
Mindful of his father’s legacy, Davao City 1st district Rep. Paolo Duterte is pursuing the passage of a bill that would provide overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) discounted rates on remittance fees.
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Filipino worker dies while working at a Qatar resort—DFA
An overseas Filipino worker died while working at a resort in Mesaieed, Qatar, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said.
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Marcos gives P200k each to ‘inspiring OFW’ awardees
In recognition of their contributions to the country’s economic growth, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has awarded P200,000 to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) deemed as “inspiring OFWs” by the non-profit Go Negosyo.
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Cong Rufus refiles bill for creation of OFW Hospital
The proposed measure to institutionalize a tertiary level hospital for all overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their dependents has been refiled by Cagayan de Oro 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez in the current 19th Congress.
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Minor linked to death of Filipino store clerk arrested in Los Angeles, USA
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) arrested a 13-year old boy who was allegedly among the group of teenagers who beat a Filipino store clerk to death in Highland Park, Los Angeles, California last Oct. 6.
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Filipino store clerk dies after trying to stop teenage shoplifters in Los Angeles, US
A Filipino store clerk was beaten to death after trying to stop a group of teenagers from shoplifting in Los Angeles, United States last Thursday, Oct. 6.