Filipinos in Japan were "unharmed" in the massive earthquake that struck the country on New Year's Day, President Marcos bared. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of PPA/Yummie Dingding) Marcos disclosed this as he conveyed sympathy to Japan, offering the Philippines' help on...
A total of 49 distressed overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) arrived in the country on Saturday, Dec 30, from Saudi Arabia as part of the government’s repatriation program, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said. DMW officer-in-charge Undersecretary Hans Leo Cacdac said two children were with...
House Minority Leader and 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan (Facebook) More overseas Filipinos ought to spend their holidays--and their money--in the Philippines. Thus, said House Minority Leader and 4Ps Party-list Rep....
Vice President Sara Duterte hailed and thanked overseas Filipinos around the world on Christmas day and assured them of her support. In a statement on Dec. 25, which she called a "Pagpapasalamat" message (message of gratitude), Duterte recognized the contributions and sacrifices of all overseas...
In terms of legislation, Senator Francis Tolentino believes that there should be more stand-by funds allotted for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who will go to dangerous places for their employment. “Hindi lang repatriation, kundi hanggang sa makabalik sa normal na buhay. Maayudahan sila...
Caregiver Jimmy Pacheco has recalled his experience in the hands of Hamas, including moving from one tunnel to another and surviving his over 40 days in captivity with just dates and water. SURVIVING HAMAS — Filipino caregivers (from right) Jimmy Pacheco and Camille Jesalva share their experience...
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda expressed her deepest gratitude to Filipino migrant workers for their unwavering sacrifices, as she vowed to remain steadfast in the commitment to advance legislation that champions the rights of the sector. "Countless miles away from their families,...
On OFW Family Day, President Marcos paid tribute to the contributions of Filipino migrant workers both to strengthen the country's economy and workforce. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. interacts with overseas Filipino workers during the OFW Family Day held in Pasay City on Dec. 20,...
President Marcos expressed hopes that overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) maintain a strong relationship with their families while they are away from them, telling them that the government would help them in doing so. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. interacts with overseas Filipino workers...
The implementation of financial literacy programs would help overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) maintain their financial resources over the long term, particularly as many of them are aiming to retire early, a study by the Philippine Institute of Development Studies (PIDS) revealed. In a study titled...
As thousands of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are bound to return and celebrate Christmas with their loved ones, Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion urged Filipinos working abroad to take some time during the holidays to plan for a future homecoming as entrepreneurs. File photo Concepcion said...
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has set up an employment facilitation desk in Tokyo and Osaka in a bid to maximize the assistance to overseas Filipino workers in Japan which is one of the Philippines' key labor markets. DMW Officer-in-Charge Hans Leo J. Cacdac said the Japan Employment...