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
SSS plans overseas expansion to Madrid, San Francisco, Macau, a second pension hike in Sept 2026, and extended emergency loans. Read about the 2026 reforms.
The DMW targets opening seven new Migrant Workers Offices in 2026, expanding its global reach to better serve Filipino workers abroad. Learn about the new locations.
This Christmas, iWant TFC launches the GMA Pinoy Bundle for overseas Filipinos. For $14.98/month, stream Kapuso shows like 'It's Showtime,' 'Encantadia,' and KMJS to cure homesickness. Download the app now!
The DMW says 3,000 job orders now meet the new $500 minimum wage for Filipino domestic workers, with Malaysia and Hong Kong leading adoption. Read the latest updates.
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.
More than 300 Filipino workers in Cambodia and Thailand are displaced due to renewed border clashes. The DMW confirms their safety in evacuation centers. Learn the latest updates.
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
The remains of a Filipino crew member killed in a Houthi attack on the MV Eternity C in July 2025 have been repatriated. The government pledges full assistance to the bereaved family.
After five months in captivity, nine Filipino crewmen of the MV Eternity C are finally back in the Philippines. OWWA details the government's support program for their recovery.
Nine Filipino crew members of MV Eternity C, freed after five months of captivity by Houthi rebels, are safely back in the Philippines. OWWA pledges full government support for their recovery and reintegration.
The DFA launched a new Apostille Hub in Balanga City, Bataan, on December 1, offering faster and more convenient document authentication for overseas Filipinos. Learn how this benefits residents.
Palawan Group partners with RIA Money Transfer to launch Pera Padala Abroad, enabling Filipinos to send money to 200+ countries via app or 3,500+ branches. Fees start at ₱300.
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.
The Philippine government is providing full assistance to 23 OFWs affected by a major fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po. OWWA Chief Patricia Yvonne Caunan assures immediate support and 24/7 hotlines for families.
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.
HSBC forecasts the Philippine peso to average 58 against the US dollar, with no further depreciation to 60 expected. Key factors include lower imports and stable OFW, BPO remittances.
BDO Unibank and SM Supermalls celebrate overseas Filipinos with Pamaskong Handog events in December. Join Piolo Pascual for a festive family reunion. #OFW #Christmas
Lapu-Lapu City's final 2025 job fair registered 810 job seekers with 155 hired immediately. Peso announces career programs for 2026 students. Read more about employment opportunities.
DMW-7 conducted its third Psychosocial Processing Session for 11 Cebu-based OFWs on November 14, 2025. The program provides emotional support through DMW's Kalinga reintegration framework. Learn how this initiative helps returning workers.
Lapu-Lapu City's PESO concludes its 2025 job fair series, registering 810 applicants and hiring 155 on the spot. Plans for 2026 include expanded career programs.
OFW holiday remittances exceeding $3B and $109.7B reserves expected to strengthen Philippine peso from current 59.17 vs USD. Expert analysis reveals recovery pattern.
Philippine seafaring industry injects P1.06 trillion into economy, supports 400,000 jobs. Learn how this vital sector drives national growth and faces challenges.
Filipino workers heading to Middle Eastern countries must clear all financial obligations in the Philippines before departure, warns DMW to ensure smooth overseas employment process.