A total of 343 Filipinos, mostly overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), landed safely at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Sunday morning, March 15, after they were repatriated from Saudi Arabia and Bahrain by the national government amid the continuing tensions in the Middle East. The group...
The remains of overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Mary Ann De Vera, who died in a missile attack in Israel, arrived in Manila early morning on Saturday, March 14, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) revealed. De Vera’s remains, sealed in a special container bearing the flag of Israel, arrived at...
ILOILO CITY – There are 57,486 Overseas Filipino workers from Western Visayas region at risk from tension in the Middle East, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration said. OWWA-6 Director James Mendiola said they are from Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo, and Iloilo City. The number...
Senator Erwin Tulfo is now pushing for a measure seeking to provide interest-free loan assistance to aspiring overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to help them cover their pre-employment and pre-departure requirements. In filing Senate Bill No. 1696, or the proposed OFW Pre-Employment Loan...
BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Joedith Gallego has called on the suspect in the attack on three siblings in Silay City, Negros Occidental, to surrender. In a media interview on Tuesday, Feb. 10, Gallego said the suspect would not escape accountability for the crime. "Surrender now. You cannot keep whatever...
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) reported Friday, Jan. 16, that its Trust Fund climbed to P21.3 billion while active membership topped 2.6 million by December 2025, reflecting rising trust and confidence of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the agency. OWWA Administrator PY...
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) welcomed 312 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) arriving from Kuwait through a special activity dubbed “Bagong Taong Salubong sa OFWs,” marking the start of the year with gratitude and support...
The removal from office of two Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) officials should serve as a warning to all government officials to do away from anomalies or else they will be fired by the President, Malacañang warned. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire...
Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Undersecretary Patricia Yvonne Caunan was appointed as the new administrator of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), replacing TV-personality-turned-public-servant Arnell Ignacio. Caunan took her oath of office before DMW Secretary Hans Leo J....
Senator Raffy Tulfo has called on the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) to immediately investigate and resolve the reported suicide incidents among overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Hong Kong. Sen. Raffy Tulfo urged the Department of...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has called on the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) to ensure that their hotlines are open for all Filipino migrant workers and ensure that assistance remains readily available whenever needed. During...
(Stock photo) The remains of the three overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who died in a recent fire that razed a housing facility for foreign workers in Al-Mangaf, Kuwait will be flown back to the Philippines soon, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) assured Friday, June 14. OWWA...
