21 Abandoned Balikbayan Boxes to be Processed This Week
The Bureau of Customs is processing 21 container vans of abandoned balikbayan boxes. 15 containers have been released. OFWs urged to choose forwarders wisely. #OFW #Balikbayan
The Bureau of Customs is processing 21 container vans of abandoned balikbayan boxes. 15 containers have been released. OFWs urged to choose forwarders wisely. #OFW #Balikbayan
The DMW closed a record 32 firms and removed nearly 80,000 social media posts in 2025 for illegal recruitment. Learn how this protects OFWs.
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle's Christmas message to overseas Filipinos emphasizes their dual role as workers and witnesses of faith. Read his inspiring words.
New SEA-PLM 2024 data shows only 27% of Filipino Grade 5 students are proficient in reading. Urgent, targeted action is needed to address widening inequalities in education.
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle calls overseas Filipinos 'migrants and missionaries.' Get his Christmas message and learn about this powerful dual role for OFWs.
The remains of OFW Maryan Esteban, the sole Filipino fatality in the Tai Po fire, have arrived in Manila. Owwa pledges support to her grieving family.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomed 400 OFWs and families to Malacañan Palace for the 'Tara sa Palasyo' Christmas event, celebrating their sacrifices and calling them the nation's modern heroes.
DMW Secretary Cacdac directs all Migrant Workers Offices to act as first responders for OFWs. Asia remains the top destination, with Saudi Arabia leading at 21.9%. Read the full directive.
President Marcos Jr. orders BOC to deliver 130,000 abandoned balikbayan boxes to OFW families for Christmas. Commissioner Nepomuceno leads the inspection and distribution.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro questions the value of being the richest province if assets aren't felt by citizens. COA's 2024 report shows Cebu leads with P339 billion in assets.
Pag-IBIG Fund's year-end raffles awarded prizes up to P500,000, successfully expanding membership among OFWs and informal workers while promoting its loan programs. Learn how to join.
The number of Overseas Filipino Workers climbed to 2.19 million in 2024. Discover key trends on destinations, demographics, and the P262.2 billion in remittances sent home.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro attributes the province's top wealth ranking to including land valuations in assets, highlighting unused high-value properties. Learn the details from the COA 2024 report.
The Department of Migrant Workers is prepared to bring home OFWs from Thailand and Cambodia due to border tensions. All 251 affected workers in Thailand are reported safe. Learn more.
A Filipino nurse's dream job in Turkey turned into 4 days of abuse. Learn how DMW and OWWA swiftly rescued her and brought her home safely. #OFWProtection
State auditors found Talisay City Government charged ineligible expenses like a traffic command center and salary differentials to its disaster risk reduction fund in 2023-2024. Read the full report.
The Commission on Audit uncovers P6.8M in questionable foreign travel expenses by Cebu Provincial Government in 2024, including excess baggage fees for a non-participant. Read the full report.
Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Chelsea Manalo shares a sweet coffee date with boyfriend Cole Micek in New York. See the cozy photos and get the details on their relationship.
All 92 Filipinos affected by the Tai Po fire are safe, with one injured. The Consulate offers document aid, and families will receive compensation. Read the latest updates.
Cebu's economy is projected to grow 6.5-7.5% in 2024, driven by construction, tourism, and BPO. Learn the key drivers and challenges in our detailed outlook.
Liza, a 35-year-old former OFW from Mandaue, shares her pain of feeling unappreciated by her family after supporting them. Read Papa Joe's advice on resolving family conflicts.
OWWA pledges educational assistance to the son of an OFW who perished in a Hong Kong fire. The agency vows full support, including repatriation of remains. #OFW #HongKongFire
An Overseas Filipino Worker perished in the devastating Tai Po fire that claimed 128 lives. Her 10-year-old son dreams of becoming a firefighter to prevent future tragedies.
DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac and OWWA Administrator PY Caunan personally visited the family of an OFW who died saving a child in the Hong Kong fire. Full assistance promised.
An overseas Filipino worker perished in the Tai Po fire that killed 128 people. The DMW assists her 10-year-old son who dreams of becoming a firefighter.
Massive Hong Kong residential fire claims 128 lives. 58 Filipinos confirmed safe, one OFW missing. Search operations complete as investigation continues.
Filipino worker injured in Hong Kong's Tai Po fire is recovering. DMW confirms one OFW remains missing. 58 other Filipinos safe. Stay updated on this developing story.
Davao City emerges as top 5 fastest-growing highly urbanized city with 7.9% growth, contributing ₱574.72B to national GDP. Discover Davao's economic surge.
Davao City Police strengthens multi-agency collaboration to protect Overseas Filipino Workers from illegal recruitment and online scams. Learn how this initiative safeguards OFWs.
A 38-year-old teacher considers relationship with former student, a 30-year-old single mother. Expert advice given on handling threats from child's father. Read the full story and guidance.