Weaker peso benefits exporters, raises debt costs — Philexport
The Philippine peso’s depreciation against the US dollar is creating mixed economic effects, according to the Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc.…
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Overseas Filipino Worker news — deployment, remittances, worker rights, and diaspora stories affecting Filipino families.
DMW expands aid for returning MidEast laborers
Filipino workers and their dependents return safely from Saudi Arabia as the Philippine government expands repatriation efforts amid rising Middle East…
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Go seeks OFW protection amid unrest
‘Let us ensure that our injured countrymen receive the medical treatment and assistance they need. We must monitor their condition until they fully recover and…
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DMW repatriates more OFWs from Saudi amid MidEast flight disruptions
The first 34 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Saudi Arabia returned to the Philippines amid flight disruptions caused by regional security incidents, with…
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Returning OFW collared over fraud raps
A 48-year-old returning overseas Filipino worker was arrested at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 after immigration officers flagged her for an…
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OWWA repatriating 149 KSA OFWs
OWWA is preparing 149 overseas Filipino workers in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for repatriation to the Philippines on 19 and 20 October using supplemental emergency…
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Saudi stranded OFWs set for repatriation
The Philippine government is arranging the repatriation of an initial 200 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) stranded in Saudi Arabia following attacks and the…
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DMW eyes 7 Pinoy workers’ repatriation amid Houthi attacks
The Department of Migrant Workers will provide financial, medical, and repatriation assistance to seven Filipino workers injured in attacks attributed to…
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OFW cash remittances rise 1.9% in August
OFW cash remittances rose 1.9 percent to $3.03 billion in August 2026, bringing eight-month inflows to $23.42 billion, although growth remains slow amid global…
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DMW warns OFWs in Saudi Arabia against spreading misinformation
The DMW urged OFWs in Saudi Arabia to avoid spreading misinformation as it provides accommodation, financial aid, and other assistance amid flight disruptions.
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Pinoys radiate pride at Lion City
Filipinos work in Singapore across various sectors, including healthcare, hospitality, information technology, engineering, finance and logistics.
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SBG: Reintegration measure nears
Senator Bong Go welcomed the Senate’s approval of the proposed Bagong Balikbayang Manggagawa Act on third and final reading, which seeks to establish a…
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Senate approves OFW reintegration bill backed by Go
The Senate has approved the Bagong Balikbayang Manggagawa Act, championed by Sen. Bong Go, to establish a comprehensive reintegration program for returning…
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Villar gives orphaned OFW children new home, new hope in Palawan
For the Allas siblings, the house carries a deeply personal meaning. It stands as a tribute to the sacrifices of a mother who worked far from home, a refuge…
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OWWA clarifies departure lounge rules following NAIA 3 incident
OWWA clarified that the NAIA Terminal 3 OFW Lounge is primarily for departing and connecting passengers after a viral incident involving an arriving OFW…
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New DA-OWWA pact offers OFWs agribusiness loans, training
Returning OFWs can access training, financing and market support for agricultural ventures under the DA-OWWA Balik Agri-OFW program promoting sustainable…
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Comelec pushes easier OFW voting access
Comelec is exploring wider internet voting and possible early voting for senior citizens, PWDs and other vulnerable sectors to boost participation among OFWs…
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