Vargas bill seeks hazard pay, benefits for public DRRM workers
Quezon City Rep. Patrick Vargas filed a bill seeking up to 25 percent hazard pay, on-call compensation, health benefits and stronger job protection for public…
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DMW, PCW strengthen protection for OFWs, families
The DMW and Philippine Commission on Women are strengthening coordination on gender-responsive protection, illegal recruitment, workplace harassment and…
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BSP: Remittances reach half-year high in June
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Commercialized healthcare feared
The Alliance of Health Workers welcomed Dr. Edwin Mercado’s appointment as Health secretary but raised concerns over his private-sector background and the…
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Filipino mariners escape sea perils
Twenty-one Filipino seafarers affected by maritime incidents and security concerns involving three vessels have returned home, receiving assistance from the…
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Last voyage brings Pinoy mariner home
OWWA facilitated the return of a Filipino seafarer’s remains after he died from injuries sustained in a 21 July 2026 drone attack involving the MV Gas Lisbon…
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47 OFWs repatriated from Russia, Saudi Arabia
Forty-seven OFWs, including 25 Filipino seafarers affected by a drone attack in Russian waters and 22 distressed workers from Riyadh, have returned safely to…
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Türkiye shelters stranded seafarers
DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac visited Filipino seafarers affected by attacks in the Black Sea in Türkiye as 22 repatriated seafarers arrived in Manila and…
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Cacdac visits Filipino seafarers affected by Black Sea attack in Türkiye
Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Cacdac visits Filipino seafarers affected by an attack in the Black Sea as 22 crew members from two vessels return to Manila…
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22 Filipino seafarers return home after missile, drone attacks
Twenty-two Filipino seafarers from MT Acheloos and MV ELSE return safely to the Philippines after separate missile and drone attacks near Oman and in the Black…
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14 Pinoy seafarers repatriated after missile incident
Fourteen Filipino seafarers from MT Acheloos have been safely repatriated after a missile incident, with the Migrant Workers Office in Muscat and OWWA…
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Airport lounge hassle explained
OWWA clarifies NAIA OFW Lounge rules, including a six-hour stay limit and 24-hour eligibility for returning OFWs with connecting flights, while improving…
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BI arrests six suspected illegal foreign workers
The Bureau of Immigration arrested six foreign nationals allegedly working illegally at commercial establishments in Binondo, Manila, for violating Philippine…
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Aliens collared over illegal activities
Bureau of Immigration agents arrested six foreign nationals allegedly working illegally at commercial stalls inside a Binondo shopping mall as authorities…
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Phl, Romania renew bilateral labor accord protecting OFWs
The Philippines and Romania agreed to renew their labor agreement and launch their first Joint Committee Meeting to strengthen ethical recruitment, worker…
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Injured Pinoy seafarers in drone attack repatriated
The manning agency arranged the repatriation, hospitalization, and ongoing care for the injured workers.
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