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.
DAR empowers Zamboanga del Sur farmers with a P1.2 million mobile rice mill to cut losses and boost livelihood. See how this SuRE ARC project drives sustainable agriculture.
Cebu City's innovative Mayor of the Night program, aimed at BPO workers, faces delays as national agencies require central office approval for night shift personnel deployment. Will it push through?
The Michelin Guide's historic entry into the Philippines moves beyond a one-time award. The DOT aims to build a sustainable culinary tourism ecosystem, leveraging global recognition for long-term economic growth. #Philippines #Michelin
A new bill filed in Congress proposes granting Civil Service Eligibility to casual and contractual government employees after five years of continuous efficient service, unlocking benefits and job security. Learn more about this push for justice in the pu
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 Philippine government sets a hiring ceiling for contractual workers starting 2025. Learn how this move impacts public sector employment and worker welfare.
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.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival clarifies that casual and job order workers will receive a gratuity pay, not a bonus, before Christmas. Find out the eligibility and amounts.
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.
Mayor Nestor Archival clarifies that the P7,000 aid for Cebu City's casual and job order workers is a gratuity pay, not a Christmas bonus, aligning with national guidelines. Over 3,000 workers to benefit.
Over 1,300 tourism workers in Davao Oriental affected by October earthquakes receive P10,341 each via Emergency Cash Transfer. DSWD and DOT lead recovery initiative.
Governor Pamela Baricuatro announced cash rewards and new uniforms for thousands of Cebu's Barangay Health Workers during the 2025 BHW Summit. Read about the support for these frontline heroes.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro announces cash incentives up to P10,000, new uniforms, and noche buena packs for over 9,000 barangay health workers. A merrier Christmas for frontline community heroes.
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.
Nearly 4,000 Cebu City health workers who served during the pandemic have not received their Health Emergency Allowance (HEA) for 2021-2023. Councilor Jun Alcover Jr. demands immediate action and explanation for the years-long delay.
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.
Ex-senator Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. requests more time to file counter-affidavit in Bulacan flood control anomaly. DOJ expects resolution by Dec. 15. #PhilippineNews
Thousands of Cebu City health workers remain unpaid for their COVID-19 service due to bureaucratic delays. Councilors demand immediate release of P431M in allocated funds. Read more.
The Philippines' DA implements price controls on essential goods as inflation slows to 1.5%. Learn how this move aims to protect consumers this season.
Nearly 4,000 Cebu City health workers who served during the COVID-19 pandemic have yet to receive their Health Emergency Allowance (HEA) for 2021-2023, prompting urgent calls for action from city officials.
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.
Nine Filipino seafarers from the attacked MV Eternity C are set for release after months of diplomatic efforts by the Philippines and Oman. Read about their ordeal and the ongoing repatriation.
Mandaue City Hall confirms release of year-end bonuses for regular employees. Performance incentives & differentials for JO workers, BHWs pending council approval. Read more.
Malacañang urges the public to report the whereabouts of Cassandra Li Ong, a key POGO trafficking suspect with a PHP 1 million bounty. She is confirmed to be a fugitive still in the Philippines.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival confirms the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) dry run will start on December 11 or 12, 2025, ending repeated delays. Read the latest updates on this major infrastructure project.
Major oil firms announce significant price cuts for diesel and kerosene starting Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Gasoline sees a slight increase. Read the full details and cause.
Oil firms announced a major P2.90/liter diesel rollback and a P3.20/liter kerosene cut on Dec 1, while gasoline increased slightly. Get the latest on fuel price trends and the global factors driving the changes.