China is standing by on its decision on its execution of two Filipino nationals convicted of drug trafficking as it said drug-related offenses are a serious crime. The Chinese Embassy in Manila said Tuesday, Dec. 5, Chinese law stipulates that all people who have committed crime are “equal” in...
The House plenary hall (Contributed photo) The measure that seeks to expand the scope of legal aid extended to overseas Filipinos and overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) has been approved on third and final reading in the House of Representatives. "Our...
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte hailed Go Negosyo’s “Balik-Bayan” program for serving as a “new road” and “new life” for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who dream of never leaving their families behind in pursuit of a better life. (JANSEN ROMERO / FILE...
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...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The proposed Magna Carta of Filipino Migrant Workers received overwhelming support from private and public stakeholders during a recent House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs hearing. ...
OFW Party-list Rep. Marissa "Del Mar" Magsino (Facebook) President Marcos displayed "strong leadership" in his decision to skip the World Climate Action Summit (COP28), according to OFW Party-list Rep. Marissa "Del Mar" Magsino. "One of the beacons of hope...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left), President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez has commended on Wednesday, Nov. 29 the Marcos administration for successfully effecting the release of the two...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) Hamas' release of its Filipino hostage Gelienor "Jimmy" Pacheco has increased the Philippines' hopes that it would soon locate a missing overseas Filipino worker (OFW). House Speaker Martin Romualdez had...
The House plenary hall (Contributed photo) A measure expanding the use of the Legal Assistance Fund for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) has been approved on second reading by the House of Representatives. Passed via simple voice vote (ayes vs. nayes) during...
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 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...