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PAL Offers Free Swab Tests for Middle East OFWs
Philippine Airlines is offering free swab tests for overseas Filipino workers returning to the Philippines from the Middle East from Dec. 21 to 31. PAL spokesperson Cielo Villaluna said the results of...
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OFWs Included in Qatar Vaccine Plan as Deployment Seen to Rise in 2021
Overseas Filipino Workers’ (OFW) deployment to Qatar is seen to increase by 2021 as the country plans to begin its vaccination drive against the novel coronavirus disease (Covid-19) within weeks. Labor...
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Congress Approves Bill Granting Discounts to OFW Remittances
A bill seeking to provide 50% discount on fees for overseas Filipino remittances has been approved by the House of Representatives on the third and final reading. With a unanimous 224-0 vote, the...
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5 Bad Filipino Habits at Parties That Need to Stop
Every new year, we Filipinos try to move on and be better than the previous one. Even before the year 2021 kicked in, the new normal has already been taking shape. Yet as the new year rolls on, we...
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Employer of Slain OFW Sentenced to Death in Kuwait
The female employer of a Filipina in Kuwait who suffered torture and died in 2019 has been sentenced to death by the country’s criminal court. According to Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr,...
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OFWs From Countries With COVID-19 Variant Still Allowed to Return Home
The Philippines will still allow entry of Filipinos working in countries hit by a new variant of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said Tuesday. “They...
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TESDA Eyes OFWs for Online Farming Courses
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has declared the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) as viable target market for their online farming courses. TESDA Director-General...
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Filipina Helper Misses Flight Home After Court Orders Jail For Theft in Hong...
A Filipina domestic helper’s homecoming to the Philippines did not materialize as she was sent to jail for stealing goods at a retail shop in Hong Kong. N.B. Cauilan, 34, was sentenced to six weeks in...
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OFWs Failing to Save For Themselves in the Pandemic Era
Every month, even during the pandemic era, Filipinos abroad continue to send home remittances above $2 billion. And why not? They have families, about 12% of Filipino households, who rely on them for...
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Hong Kong Filipina Helper In Critical Condition After Suffering From Stroke
A Filipino domestic worker is fighting for her life in a Hong Kong hospital after a blood clot in her brain due to stroke prompted immediate surgical procedure, according to a report by The SUN....
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2 Filipinos Among COVID-19 Casualties in India
Two Filipinos have died in India due to COVID-19 this week as cases surge in the south Asian nation anew. The country’s health care system is overwhelmed with the situation according to the Philippine...
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Philippine Airlines Guideline for Travelers Arriving in the Philippines Amid...
Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation, PAL and the Philippine Government have issued precautionary measures, mandatory protocols and requirements for travellers. For passengers in international...
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Philippine Embassy in Tokyo Announces Information on Partial Lifting of Visa...
The Philippine Embassy in Tokyo, Japan has announced information on the partial lifting Visa issuance and travel restrictions on certain categories of foreign passengers. Here is the complete text as...
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OFW Statistics: 13 Facts & Figures About Overseas Filipino Workers
OFW statistics about Filipinos working and living abroad, their lifestyles, and demographic data continue to change. The desire to work abroad remains high, although the coronavirus pandemic has also...
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Sending Balikbayan Box to Philippines During Time of Pandemic
How is sending a balikbayan box to the Philippines during a pandemic differ from a not-too-distant past? Despite the significant impact the coronavirus pandemic has brought to the world, life goes on,...
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Flexible Booking Options for Cebu Pacific Passengers
Leading Philippine carrier Cebu Pacific said it extended the coverage of its flexible booking options for passengers traveling until December 31. “We continue to listen to our passengers so we may also...
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Fighting Filipinas: 6 Reasons Why Public Brawls Not Uncommon Among Hong Kong...
Public fights among Filipino domestic workers spending their days off in Hong Kong have been featured in the news recently. One might wonder what might have emboldened some Filipino domestic workers to...
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9 Things That OFWs and Non-OFWs Must Do Before and Upon Entering the...
Despite the strict travel restrictions imposed and the significantly reduced number of air travels to and from the country, a huge number of arrivals, primarily constituting OFWs coming home for the...
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5 Bad Filipino Habits at Parties That Need to Stop
Every new year, we Filipinos try to move on and be better than the previous one. Even before the year 2021 kicked in, the new normal has already been taking shape. Yet as the new year rolls on, we...
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3 Ways the Strict HK Social Distancing Laws Impact Domestic Workers
Social distancing during days off On August 2, 2020, Sunday, Filipino domestic workers typically take their days off. On a fine day, they gather at their designated areas in parks, streets, and even...
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