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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OFW Middle East evacuation
Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on OFW Middle East evacuation.
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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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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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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18 distressed OFWs from Saudi Arabia return home
18 distressed OFWs from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, safely arrive in the Philippines with assistance from the DMW and OWWA.
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OFW remittances reach $20.39 billion in first seven months — BSP
OFW remittances reached $20.39 billion from January to July 2026, rising 2.3 percent, with the United States remaining the largest source of inflows.
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BSP: OFW remittances reach $20.39 billion in first seven months
Remittances from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) reached $20.39 billion in the first seven months of 2026, up 2.3 percent from $19.93 billion in the same…
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Some Pinays in India suffer domestic violence—Embassy
Philippine Ambassador to India Josel Ignacio reveals that some Filipinas married to Indian nationals face domestic abuse, with embassy officials actively…
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OFW relief already rolling — Millar
DMW-NCR says its P100-million AKSYON Fund is ready for disbursement after repatriation efforts for OFWs affected by the Middle East conflict temporarily…
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26 distressed OFWs, 4 dependents from Dubai return to Philippines
A total of 30 distressed OFWs and dependents from Dubai safely arrive at NAIA Terminal 3, receiving airport and welfare assistance from OWWA and DMW.
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AFP unfazed by USS George Washington shift to Middle East
The AFP says the USS George Washington’s redeployment from the Indo-Pacific to the Middle East will not affect Philippine-U.S. defense activities, stressing…
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BSP: Remittances reach half-year high in June
The June figure, which marked a 10.7 percent rebound from the previous month’s 12-month low, rose 1.8 percent from $2.99 billion a year earlier, bringing total…
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Illegal OFW recruitment modus mastermind nabbed
Authorities arrested the alleged mastermind of an illegal recruitment scheme that reportedly defrauded at least 1,700 aspiring OFWs of hundreds of millions of…
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Remolona says Q2 growth may be higher
The 2.3 percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth the country posted in the second quarter of 2026 may not be as low as initially reported, according to…
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