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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OFW repatriation
Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on OFW repatriation.
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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OWWA: 39 OFWs back from danger zones
Thirty-nine Filipino workers from conflict-affected and high-risk areas return home as the government assists seafarers and OFWs affected by incidents in the…
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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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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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Stronger yen could boost Japan OFW remittances but raise travel costs
A potential Bank of Japan rate hike and stronger yen could boost peso remittances for Filipinos in Japan while raising travel costs and affecting Philippine…
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Stronger yen could boost Japan OFW remittances, raise travel costs
A potential Bank of Japan rate hike could strengthen the yen, increasing the peso value of Filipino workers’ remittances while making Japan travel and Japanese…
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Jealousy eyed in OFW killing
Police are investigating jealousy and a possible crime of passion in the killing of an overseas Filipino worker whose mutilated body was discovered in a…
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Clark Airport upgrades OFW Lounge
OFWs traveling through Clark International Airport will soon benefit from an upgraded one-stop service center offering free amenities, digital facilities, and…
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DMW, DOLE, OWWA ink pact to expand skills-to-employment pathways for returning OFWs
The DMW, DOLE, TESDA, and OWWA have signed a joint memorandum circular to expand the K2K initiative, providing skills training and employment support for…
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DMW launches OFW healthcare, employment pacts
The DMW launched new healthcare, employment and reintegration programs for returning OFWs, including nursing pathways, medical services and local job…
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