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.
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian refutes claims of P17.9B pork barrel in the 2026 budget, stating LGU funds are vital investments. Read his full defense.
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.
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 invests P10B with Megawide to fast-track 7,143 socialized housing units in Dasmariñas, Cavite, under the Expanded 4PH program. Learn how this partnership aims to boost homeownership.
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.
Mayor Nestor Archival turns over 12 brand-new dump trucks to Cebu City barangays to strengthen local garbage collection. The P95M project, funded by the previous administration's LDF, aims to decentralize waste management.
A Filipino husband, Donald, seeks advice from Papa Joe about his wife's company Christmas party at sea with male colleagues. Read the expert's take on trust and modern relationship boundaries.
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.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival turns over 12 new dump trucks to barangays to improve garbage collection. The P95-million project was funded by the previous administration's Local Development Fund.
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 Commission on Audit raises serious concerns over Cebu City's financial reporting, asset management, and low use of development funds. Discover the key findings and recommendations.
COA's 2024 audit reveals Cebu City reported P11.18B as spent but not disbursed, with a P3.9B development fund only 7.4% used. Read the full report on financial transparency.
State auditors found Talisay City Government charged ineligible expenses like a traffic command center and salary differentials to its disaster risk reduction fund in 2023-2024. Read the full report.
The DBM commits to timely fund release for PhilHealth's P113B 2026 subsidy, the largest single-year investment for poor Filipinos' healthcare, backed by sin taxes and restored SC funds.
The Commission on Audit discovered Talisay City charged ₱26.6M in non-disaster expenses to its calamity fund. Officials defended the spending, but auditors rejected their justifications. Read the full report.
A new Metrobank survey reveals how Filipinos' savings priorities evolve from youth to retirement. Discover the top goals and how to start saving digitally.
The Supreme Court voids the transfer of P89.9B from PhilHealth, ordering its return. The ruling upholds the Universal Health Care Act and protects public health funds. Read the full story.
The Supreme Court mandates the return of P60 billion in PhilHealth funds and voids a provision allowing GOCC fund transfers. Learn how this protects your healthcare benefits.
Davao de Oro Province provides ₱4.5 million in financial assistance to 11 earthquake-affected LGUs in Cebu. Read how this act of solidarity supports recovery efforts.
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.
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
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.
Cebu Board Member Celestino Martinez clarifies his questions about P25M sea ambulances, emphasizing budget oversight role amid online reactions to Governor Baricuatro's comments.
Massive Hong Kong residential fire claims 128 lives. 58 Filipinos confirmed safe, one OFW missing. Search operations complete as investigation continues.
The Department of Education has allocated P1 billion from its Quick Response Fund to repair Cebu schools damaged by the September 2025 earthquake. Learn how this funding will prioritize reconstruction efforts.