Category : Overseas Filipinos


Selma's Sacrifice: A Mother's Light Across Oceans

Selma, a Filipino mother, leaves her children to work in Dubai, facing hardship and racism while providing for her family from afar. Her story highlights the resilience of OFWs and the enduring power of maternal love across distances.

3,000 OFWs Return from Middle East Amid Gulf Tensions

The Philippine government has assisted in the repatriation of nearly 3,000 overseas Filipino workers from the Middle East following the outbreak of hostilities in the Gulf region between the US, Israel, and Iran.

1,400+ OFWs Brought Home from Middle East Crisis

The Philippine government has repatriated more than 1,400 overseas Filipino workers and their dependents from the Middle East as regional hostilities intensify. The DMW continues flights and provides comprehensive assistance.

Philippines Repatriates 106 Citizens from Israel Amid Tensions

The Philippine government has safely brought home 106 Filipinos from Israel as security tensions persist. Ambassador Aileen Mendiola coordinated multiple routes for their safe return, with many choosing to stay due to job stability and safety infrastructu

Palawan's 'There Na' Campaign Celebrates OFWs as Heroes

Palawan Group of Companies launches the 'There Na' campaign featuring Marian Rivera, honoring Overseas Filipino Workers as modern-day heroes and highlighting fast, reliable international remittance services through Palawan Express Pera Padala and PalawanP

Cebu and DMW 7 Boost OFW Aid Amid Middle East Tensions

The Cebu Provincial Government and DMW 7 have enhanced their coordination to provide immediate assistance to OFWs and their families, focusing on crisis response, repatriation support, and job opportunities for returning workers.

Butuan LGU Plans Crisis Aid for OFWs in Middle East

Butuan City's local government, in coordination with DMW, OWWA, and DOLE, is developing a crisis intervention plan to assist OFWs from Butuan working in the Middle East who wish to return home amid rising tensions.

DMW Warns OFWs: No War Posts on Social Media

The Department of Migrant Workers urges overseas Filipino workers to avoid sharing images or videos of Middle East attacks on social media, following arrests in the UAE. Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac emphasizes compliance with host country laws and assures as

Seafarers' Wellness Center Opens for Filipino Mariners

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration and Department of Migrant Workers have launched a comprehensive Seafarers' Wellness Center offering legal, medical, and welfare services to over 500,000 Filipino seafarers and their families.

12 More Filipino Seafarers Survive Attack, 7,300 Marked Safe

The Department of Migrant Workers reports 12 Filipino crew members survived a vessel attack off Iraq, with over 7,300 seafarers in the Gulf region confirmed safe. Repatriation efforts continue for hundreds of OFWs amid escalating hostilities.

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