Category : Overseas Filipinos


Finnish Rower Thanks Filipino Crew for Ocean Rescue

Renowned Finnish solo rower Jari Saario expressed heartfelt gratitude to 19 Filipino seafarers who rescued him during a perilous South Atlantic voyage in January 2026. The Department of Migrant Workers commended the crew's professionalism.

DMW VII Joins Mental Health Committee for OFW Support

The Department of Migrant Workers Regional Office VII in Cebu has officially become a member of the Regional Mental Health Committee in Central Visayas, strengthening mental health advocacy for Overseas Filipino Workers and their families.

OFW Hospital Served 125,000 Patients in 2025

The Department of Migrant Workers reveals the OFW Hospital in San Fernando, Pampanga provided medical care to nearly 125,000 overseas Filipino workers and their families in 2025, with over 250,000 diagnostic tests performed.

DMW Warns OFWs on Fake UAE Job Certificates

The Department of Migrant Workers issues a stern warning to returning domestic workers about illegal recruiters using counterfeit Overseas Employment Certificates for jobs in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, following an arrest in Pasay City.

DMW to Repatriate 78 OFWs from Myanmar Scam Hubs

The Department of Migrant Workers is coordinating with Myanmar to rescue 78 illegally recruited Filipino workers from cyber scam operations, with plans to address trafficking in ASEAN talks.

Record $35.63B Overseas Filipino Remittances in 2025

Overseas Filipinos sent a record $35.63 billion in cash remittances in 2025, up 3.3% from 2024, with December inflows hitting $3.52 billion. The US remained the top source, highlighting remittances' role as a key economic stabilizer.

Filipino Remittances Reach Record $35.63B in 2025

Cash remittances from overseas Filipinos surged to a record $35.63 billion in 2025, up 3.3% from 2024, highlighting their crucial role in supporting the Philippine economy amid global challenges.

PRC Opens SPLE Applications for OFWs in May 2026

The Professional Regulation Commission opens applications for Special Professional Licensure Examinations for OFWs in the Middle East and Asia, with exams scheduled from May 28 to 30, 2026.

DMW-7 Profiles OFWs Hit by Typhoon Tino in Balamban, Asturias

The Department of Migrant Workers in Region 7 is conducting onsite profiling activities to assess the conditions of Overseas Filipino Workers and their families impacted by Typhoon Tino in Balamban and Asturias cities, aiming to provide targeted support p

Davao City Launches Model OFW Family Award Search

Davao City's Social Welfare Office initiates the Model OFW Family of the Year Award to honor families demonstrating resilience, financial responsibility, and community involvement. Nominations open until March 30, 2026.

51 Trafficked OFWs Repatriated from Cambodia

The Department of Migrant Workers has safely brought home another 51 distressed Filipino workers from Cambodia, victims of human trafficking, bringing the total repatriated since 2022 to nearly 1,000.

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