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
Category : Search result: OFW rescue
Man Found Dead After Jumping from Ship in Cebu
A 52-year-old man from Medellin, Cebu, was found dead on Christmas Eve after reportedly jumping from a passenger ship. Authorities have declared the death a suicide. Read the full report.
DMW Closes 32 Firms in Illegal Recruitment Crackdown
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 Tagle Calls OFWs 'Migrants and Missionaries'
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle's Christmas message to overseas Filipinos emphasizes their dual role as workers and witnesses of faith. Read his inspiring words.
8 Badjao Members Rescued for Begging in Cebu City
Cebu authorities rescued eight Badjao individuals for violating the Anti-Mendicancy Ordinance at a major intersection. The operation aims to ensure safety ahead of Sinulog and ASEAN Summit.
Tagle: Filipinos Abroad Are Migrants and Missionaries
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle calls overseas Filipinos 'migrants and missionaries.' Get his Christmas message and learn about this powerful dual role for OFWs.
Endangered Hawksbill Turtle Rescued in Mabuhay
A critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle is now under care in Mabuhay, Zamboanga Sibugay after a resident's responsible act. Authorities plan its release back to the wild. #WildlifeConservation #Philippines
Remains of OFW in Hong Kong Fire Return to Philippines
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.
Marcos Honors OFWs as 'New Heroes' in Palace Christmas Event
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 Orders Global Offices to Prioritize OFW Needs
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.
Marcos Orders Release of 130,000 OFW Balikbayan Boxes
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 Raffles Award P500K, Boost Membership
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.
OFWs Reach 2.19M in 2024, Remittances Grow
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.
DMW on Standby for OFW Repatriation from Thailand, Cambodia
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.
OFW Nurse Rescued from Abuse in Turkey
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
Car swept off Transcentral Highway in Balamban landslide
A police officer narrowly escaped serious injury after his car was swept off the Transcentral Highway by a landslide and water surge. The incident highlights the road's danger during heavy rain.
Cebu Wing Van Accident: Driver Survives Ravine Plunge
A 10-wheeler wing van carrying snacks plunged into a ravine in Oslob, Cebu. The driver miraculously survived after the vehicle got snagged on trees. Read the full report on the dramatic rescue and traffic aftermath.
Naga City Fire: Children Rescued from Burning House
A house in Barangay Naalad, Naga City, Cebu was destroyed by fire on December 4, 2025. Two young children were left alone and rescued by a brave neighbor. Investigation points to faulty electrical wiring.
All Filipinos in Hong Kong Fire Accounted For, 1 Injured
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.
OFW Feels Unvalued by Family After Returning to Cebu
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.
North Cotabato Gives 100 Rescue Vehicles to Barangays
Governor Lala Taliño-Mendoza leads the turnover of 100 Serbisyong Totoo Rescue Vehicles to boost emergency response in remote barangays of North Cotabato. Read about this P90M initiative.
Police, Civilians Honored for Liloan Flood Rescue
PRO-7 awards Medalya ng Kadakul-an to police officers and civilians who saved lives during the devastating flash flood caused by Bagyong Tino in Liloan, Cebu.
OWWA to Aid Son of OFW Who Died in Hong Kong Fire
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
Cebu Official Defends Sea Ambulance Project
Cebu official defends the proposed sea ambulance, clarifying it's a test vessel designed for emergency rescue in rough seas, not an overpriced purchase. Learn the facts.
OFW Among 128 Dead in Hong Kong Fire Tragedy
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.
Gov't Assists Family of OFW Killed in Hong Kong Fire
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.
Filipino Worker Dies in Hong Kong Residential Fire
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.
Hong Kong Fire: 128 Dead, 58 Filipinos Confirmed Safe
Massive Hong Kong residential fire claims 128 lives. 58 Filipinos confirmed safe, one OFW missing. Search operations complete as investigation continues.
OFW Stable After Hong Kong Fire, One Missing
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.
Maritime Group Rescues 2 in Tawi-Tawi Waters
Philippine maritime operatives successfully rescued two individuals whose motorboat experienced mechanical failure in Sibutu, Tawi-Tawi. Read about this heroic sea rescue operation.
Page 1 of 3