Number of Filipino Workers Decline in Qatar
The number of Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Qatar has been decreasing since last year, partly because of the Philippine government’s imposition of a $400 minimum wage for Filipina housemaids,...
View ArticleHK Immigration Implements Measures to Deter Helper Premature Termination
A spokesperson for the Immigration Department (ImmD) spoke in response to the public concern earlier on the abuse of the arrangements for premature termination of contracts by individual foreign...
View ArticleNew ‘Home’ Opens Doors to OFWs in Hong Kong
THE new Filipino Welfare Resource Center (FWRC) in Kennedy Town has opened its doors to distressed Filipino workers in need of shelter. Labor Attache Manuel Roldan said shelter-seekers officially set...
View ArticleVP Binay: Deportation Order for Pardoned OFW Lanuza Signed
Overseas Filipino worker Rodelio “Dondon” Lanuza is one more step closer to finally getting home, after the order for his deportation was signed by Saudi authorities, Vice President Jejomar Binay said...
View ArticleBill Filed to Establish Department for OFWs
A BILL seeking to create a Department for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) has been filed at the House of Representatives. Las Piñas Representative Mark A. Villar filed House Bill (HB) No. 132 or An Act...
View Article10 Human Trafficking Victims Intercepted at NAIA
Philippine authorities have intercepted 10 Filipino human trafficking victims at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) who were bound for Russia to illegaly work there. The 10, who were stopped...
View ArticleHelp Sought for Pinay Jailed in Israel
A Filipina overseas worker is in need of assistance from the Philippine government after she was jailed for allegedly physically abusing her elderly ward in Israel. Vice President Jejomar Binay said he...
View ArticleMore OFW Groups Vow to Join ‘Zero Remittance Day’ Protest
More organizations composed of overseas Filipinos have committed to participate in the Sept. 19 “Zero Remittance Day” to protest of the alleged misuse of pork barrel funds by several lawmakers....
View ArticlePHL Embassy in Saudi Arabia Closed Sept. 23
The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh will be closed on September 23, Monday, in observance of the national day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In an announcement posted on its website, the embassy said the...
View ArticleOFWs in Saudi Divided Over ‘Zero Remittance’ Move vs Pork – Report
Overseas Filipino workers in Saudi Arabia are divided over a militant group’s call to hold a “zero remittance day” to push for the abolition of the pork barrel system, a Saudi news site reported...
View ArticlePAL Returns to Europe via London Nov. 4
National flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is set to return to Europe after a 15-year hiatus by mounting direct flights to London starting November. PAL is flying directly to the Heathrow Airport...
View ArticleLonger Zero Remittance Protest vs ‘Pork’ Possible – OFW Groups
If the planned Zero Remittance Day elicited strong reactions from Malacañang, what more if overseas Filipino workers withhold their remittances for a week or a month? What would be the effect on the...
View Article3 Senators Amassed P581M in Kickbacks
“In the beginning, we did not know if we could do it, but here we are now. We were guided by God.” Justice Secretary Leila de Lima’s remarks followed a Thanksgiving Mass before the filing of charges of...
View ArticlePinay Nurse Dies From Coronavirus in Riyadh: DFA
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday confirmed that a Filipina nurse has died from the deadly coronavirus in Saudi Arabia. “Our embassy in Riyadh confirmed that a 41-year old Filipina...
View ArticleFilipino Migrant Rights Group To Meet With Ambassador In UAE
A migrant rights group is to meet the Philippine ambassador to discuss the controversial “affidavits of support” required by Filipinos travelling to the UAE, and allegations that embassy staff have...
View ArticlePardoned OFW Lanuza Home by Thursday Afternoon – VP Binay
After 13 long years in jail in Saudi Arabia, overseas Filipino worker Rodelio “Dondon” Lanuza will finally arrive home in the Philippines Thursday afternoon, Vice President Jejomar Binay said...
View ArticlePinoys, Foreigners Flock to First Filipino Carinderia in UK
For introducing mouth-watering Filipino food and delicacies, a Filipino-owned carinderia (eatery) in Nottingham, United Kingdom, is starting to gain popularity even among foreigners. The eatery,...
View Article15 Pinoy Franchise Businesses Going Global in 2 Years
At least 15 more homegrown franchisors would venture overseas in the next two years as Filipino concepts gain wider acceptance globally, the Association of Filipino Franchisers Inc (AFFI) said. AFFI...
View ArticlePinoy Groups Urge UK to Scrap ‘Racist’ Immigration Campaign
Filipino migrant groups in Britain have condemned a UK government pilot scheme which aims to tackle illegal immigration by asking offenders to ‘Go Home’ through advertising billboards. The pilot scheme...
View ArticleDubai-based Pinoy Team Tops Dragon Boat Tilt in Ireland
Filipino dragon boat rowers based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) gave the Philippines honor anew by topping the Dublin International Dragon Boat Regatta. Despite travel glitches, the Dubai Marlins...
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