DivinaLaw brings free legal aid to OFWs
DivinaLaw provided free legal consultations to overseas Filipino workers in Roppongi, Tokyo, on 24 October as part of its 20th anniversary activities. Led by…
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DivinaLaw offers free legal consultations for OFWs in Japan
Philippine law firm DivinaLaw is bringing its Dulog Legal outreach program to Tokyo, Japan, on 24 October, offering free legal consultations to overseas…
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2,061 Saudi OFWs receive aid amid flight Disruptions
The Department of Migrant Workers and OWWA have assisted 2,061 OFWs in Saudi Arabia affected by flight cancellations and delays amid Middle East tensions,…
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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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First batch of 34 OFWs from Saudi Arabia return home
The first batch of 34 OFWs from Saudi Arabia has safely returned to the Philippines, receiving comprehensive assistance from OWWA to ensure a smooth transition…
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OWWA repatriating 149 KSA OFWs
OWWA is preparing 149 overseas Filipino workers in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for repatriation to the Philippines on 19 and 20 October using supplemental emergency…
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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 assists stranded Saudi OFWs
The Department of Migrant Workers warned overseas Filipino workers in Saudi Arabia against spreading unverified information on social media following reported…
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17 seafarers, 26 OFWs repatriated
The DMW and OWWA directed the manning agencies to arrange physical and psychological examinations and debriefing sessions, if needed.
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Over 60% of Filipinos in Singapore are professionals, envoy says
Discover how over 60% of Filipinos in Singapore are thriving as professionals, contributing significantly to both Singapore's economy and the Philippines, as…
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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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SSS brings services closer to OFWs
: SSS brought its digital services and financial assistance closer to overseas Filipino workers in Hong Kong through its Global Kabayan Day, highlighting the…
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Gov’t taps returning OFWs for agribusiness
‘We want our OFWs who are preparing to come home to see agriculture not just as a business they can build, but as an opportunity to contribute to food security…
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DA taps returning OFWs for agribusiness
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is encouraging overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) preparing to return home to consider agriculture as a potential business and…
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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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Two OFWs recovering from strokes in UAE set for post-acute care
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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BOC rolls out dedicated X-ray lanes for OFWs
The Bureau of Customs has launched dedicated X-ray lanes for OFWs at NAIA Terminals 1 and 3 and Clark International Airport, with plans to expand the service…
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