Senator Raffy Tulfo has said on Wednesday, April 17 that he is in close coordination with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) regarding the safe return of the four Filipino seafarers aboard the Portuguese vessel MSC Aries. Tulfo, chairperson of the...
The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Tuesday, April 16, that it has received P91 billion from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). Photo from DOH This funding is specifically designated for the disbursement of Public Health Emergency Benefits and Allowances (HEA), along with...
A study has revealed the prevalence of mental health issues among overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), as they face various stressors and barriers to seeking help. (Manila Bulletin File Photo) In the first National Brain & Mental Health Research Symposium of the Department of Science and...
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is now working for the repatriation of the remains of the overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who died after a fire hit a residential tower in Sharjah City in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) last week. DMW officer-in-charge Undersecretary Hans Leo Cacdac said the...
Relief packs and cash assistance have been distributed to hundreds of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were affected by the 7.2 magnitude quake that hit Taiwan, the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) announced on Sunday, April 7. The assistance package was distributed to OFWs during the...
After the recent 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan, the Social Security System (SSS) will extend its calamity loan to the affected overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). In a briefing, Rolando Ledesma Macasaet, SSS president and chief executive officer said on Thursday, April 4, that active members...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III has commended the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for making significant strides in enhancing the labor conditions of foreign workers in the Kingdom. Pimentel noted there is a considerable decrease in the number of runaway...
Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo (PPAB) Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo is strongly encouraging Filipinos in Kuwait to take advantage of the Kuwait Ministry of Interior's announcement of a visa amnesty program. "This amnesty initiative...
(MANILA BULLETIN) A bill that seeks to establish a commission that shall have jurisdiction over claims and disputes involving Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) has been approved by a joint House panel. The Committees on Government Reorganization and on...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released over P91.28 billion for public health emergency benefits and allowances (PHEBA) for healthcare workers. According to the DBM, these funds have been disbursed to the Department of Health (DOH) for the years 2021 (P12.1 billion), 2022...
Aside from attracting more investments, President Marcos said that the government is now focusing on re-skilling and upskilling Filipino workers and adopting new technologies to sustain the country’s current growth momentum and achieve a stronger economy. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos...
Don't pass up the opportunity to nominate exceptional government employees for the 2024 Search for Outstanding Government Workers. The Civil Service Commission (CSC) said nominations can be submitted electronically or in person to the CSC's regional and field offices until March 31. The complete...
