NO reports of casualties or injuries among Filipinos so far following the strong earthquake that hit Turkey’s Aegean region on Friday, the Department of Foreign
Overseas Filipino Workers
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Duterte gov’t lauded for swift action vs abusive diplomat
OVERSEAS Filipino workers’ (OFWs) advocate and former ACTS-CIS party-list Rep. Aniceto “John” Bertiz III on Friday commended the Duterte administration for its swift action against
Over 270K OFWs repatriated — OWWA
THE Overseas Workers’ Welfare Administration yesterday reported that more than 270,000 overseas Filipino workers have already been repatriated amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Beware of scams, Pinoy nurses warned
THE Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) based in the United Kingdom warned all newly arrived Filipino nurses about scams that have victimized returning health workers. The
DOLE: Bahrain’s flexi-permit policy ensures OFW protection
THE Department of Labor and Employment yesterday said thousands of overseas Filipino workers stand to benefit from a revised policy of the government of Bahrain
Laos, Afghanistan welcome Filipinos
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) yesterday said two new countries in Asia and the Pacific have lifted inbound restrictions on Filipino travelers, subject to
Only 1 new OFW virus case
A report from the Americas on Sunday recorded one new COVID-19 case, no new fatality, and no new recovery among Filipinos abroad, the Department of
Repatriated OFWs urged to avail of gov’t training programs
REPATRIATED overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who wish to acquire new practical skills have been encouraged to avail of government’s tuition-free technical vocational education and training
Free swab test, quarantine for all returning OFWs
THE Overseas Workers’ Welfare Administration yesterday clarified that all returning overseas Filipino workers, documented or not, are qualified for free COVID-19 swab test, hotel quarantine
More Pinoy Overseas Workers Feted
THE Department of Labor and Employment reported that Filipino workers overseas continue to reap recognition and accolades for their exemplary industry and work ethics even