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Civil discord in our time

“Let me be clear: tolerance does not mean agreeing with opposing views” THE arrest of former President Duterte has heightened political tensions in the Philippines. His...

Less overseas Pinoys to cast votes in 2025 midterm polls

More than 1.2 million Filipinos overseas have registered to cast their votes in the forthcoming May 12, 2025 midterm elections, representing a 20-percent drop...

Alyansa’s Abalos courts OFWs in Hong Kong

Former Interior Secretary and senatorial candidate Benhur Abalos Jr. vowed to champion policies that protect and empower Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), assuring them that...

Tulfo inspects OFW shelter in Riyadh

Senator Raffy Tulfo visited “Bahay Kalinga 2,” an embassy shelter in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for distressed overseas Filipino workers. Tulfo, chairman of the Senate Committee...

Solon hails bill exempting OFWs from PhilHealth contribution

A party-list lawmaker hailed the final reading approval of a bill exempting overseas Filipino workers from mandatory PhilHealth contribution. The lower chamber approved House Bill...

SC upholds parental, custody rights of OFWs over their kids

The Supreme Court ruled that overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) may still exercise parental authority and even sole custody over their children despite being assigned...

Pag-IBIG Fund launches “1 Plus 1 Raffle Promo” to bring in more OFWs, self-employed members

Pag-IBIG Fund has rolled out the “Pag-IBIG 1 Plus 1 Raffle Promo,” an initiative aimed at encouraging more Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), self-employed individuals,...

DMW eyes ban on OFWs to Kuwait

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said the agency is contemplating a ban on the deployment of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to Kuwait following...

CHR to monitor state protection of OFWs

THE Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Friday vowed to closely monitor the government’s compliance with international treaties and laws to protect migrant workers. The...

Over 400 Pinoys, families celebrate OFW Month with PBBM, First Lady

More than 400 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families have more reasons to celebrate OFW Month and the holiday season this month as...

Overseas work as choice

The Marcos Jr. administration is on the right path in emphasizing its commitment to jumpstart programs aimed at making working overseas an option rather...

Marcos pays tribute to Filipino excellence in 2024 Presidential Awards

President Ferdinand Marcos honored Wednesday 13 distinguished individuals and organizations at the 2024 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas, emphasizing their contributions...

Cayetano backs bid to expand OFW voting

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano showed his support for expanding voting access for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and Filipinos abroad through new modes such as...

Tulfo says 28k Filipinos in war-torn countries are safe

ACT-CIS party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo on Sunday said 28,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are safe in Israel amid the continuous fighting of Hamas in...
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