
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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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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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 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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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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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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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 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 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, safely arrive in the Philippines with assistance from the DMW and OWWA.
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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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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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Two OFWs recovering from strokes in Sharjah are set to receive post-acute care from DMW and OWWA, while the agency also urges tighter ship safety in high-risk…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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