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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OFW repatriation from Saudi Arabia
Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on OFW repatriation from Saudi Arabia.
OFW cash remittances rise 1.9 percent in August
Cash remittances from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) rose by 1.9 percent year on year to $3.03 billion in August, bringing inflows in the first eight months…
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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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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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Diplomats, schools take shelter in Saudi capital
Several explosions echoed across the Saudi capital Riyadh.
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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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Iraqi drones forced oil pipeline closure
The office of Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi confirmed the attack originated from Iraqi territory.
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Kins of 9/11 victims hit out at Saudi Arabia, U.S. leaders
‘For 25 years, administration after administration —including leaders in front of us here today — chose to protect the Saudis instead of standing with a 9/11…
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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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