Ischaemic heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the Philippines for the first half of 2025, followed by cancer and stroke, according to PSA data. Learn the latest health statistics.
Ischaemic heart disease remained the leading cause of death in the Philippines from Jan-June 2025, per PSA data. Learn the top 5 killers and what they mean for public health.
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.
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle calls overseas Filipinos 'migrants and missionaries.' Get his Christmas message and learn about this powerful dual role for OFWs.
A 19-year-old Grade 9 student died in a tragic motorcycle accident in Badian, Cebu. The crash occurred early Saturday after a night out. Read the full investigation details.
A 69-year-old farmer was found dead in a Catmon, Cebu canal. Police suspect a fall due to severe intoxication. The victim's family is urged to seek an autopsy.
The suspicious death of DPWH budget gatekeeper Ma. Catalina Cabral raises questions amid a multi-billion peso graft probe. Was it suicide or murder? Details inside.
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.
Hollywood legend Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer were found dead in their Los Angeles home. Police are investigating their son as a suspect. Read the latest details.
The body of DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral was found in a 40-meter ravine along Kennon Road. Questions swirl around her death as she was a key figure in a flood control scandal.
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.
The sudden death of former DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral in Baguio raises questions. Authorities urge a thorough probe, stressing justice must follow due process, not public pressure.
President Marcos Jr. orders BOC to deliver 130,000 abandoned balikbayan boxes to OFW families for Christmas. Commissioner Nepomuceno leads the inspection and distribution.
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.
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
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.
A 35-year-old mason from Butuan City was discovered deceased in his Cebu City room. Authorities found no signs of foul play, with the family citing his known high blood pressure as a possible cause.
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
A 50-year-old farmer died after falling from an overloaded multicab in Dumanjug. The driver has promised to cover funeral expenses as family declines to file charges.
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.
A 19-year-old ride-hailing driver, Cyrel Kent Mancia, died instantly after a street race in Talisay City. The tragedy highlights the dangers of illegal racing. Read the full story.
Family of 5-year-old boy who died in Argao, Cebu demands justice after he was found with neck wounds. Mother believes cousin's actions were intentional, not accidental.