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OFW Welfare

Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on OFW Welfare.

  1. THE remains of an OFW killed in a drone interception near Saudi Arabia’s Shaybah oilfield arrive in Manila on Friday, as Department of Migrant Workers and OWWA officials receive the casket and assure the bereaved family of government assistance.

    OFW killed by falling drone debris repatriated

    The remains of overseas Filipino worker Jayson Bolingon Martinez, who was killed by falling debris from an intercepted drone near Saudi Arabia’s Shaybah…

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  3. Bahrain OFW ventures into food business

    Bahrain OFW ventures into food business

    Filipino entrepreneur Joefelita Pascual transformed her experience as a housemaid in Bahrain into a thriving food business, building Monina Restaurant over two…

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  5. SENATOR Christopher “Bong” Go

    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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  6. Returning OFW collared over fraud raps

    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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  7. OVERSEAS Filipino worker remittances continue to grow on an annual basis, though the pace of expansion has slowed to its lowest levels in nearly four years amid geopolitical tensions and a drop in the number of workers abroad.

    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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  9. PINOY factor Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Medardo Macaraig said Filipino migrants, similar to anywhere else where the diaspora is strong, contribute greatly to the development of the progressive city-state.

    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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  10. OWWA clarifies role in OFW aid

    OWWA clarifies role in OFW aid

    OWWA clarifies it does not operate overseas shelters for distressed OFWs, emphasizing welfare support while the Department of Migrant Workers manages…

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  12. Filipinos scheduled for international travel line up at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1.

    Migration remains necessity not choice

    Perhaps the most harrowing story was that of Cristy Lavador, an OFW in Lebanon who endured the trauma of hearing bombs and warplanes. At the same time, her…

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