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DMW Orders Global Offices to Prioritize OFW Needs

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.

How to Plan for Retirement in the Philippines

A guide for Filipinos nearing senior citizenship on financial planning, health, and family dynamics. Learn how to secure your future without becoming a burden. Start planning today!

Cebu's Night Mayor Program Faces Logistical Hurdles

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?

Bill Aims for Civil Service Eligibility for Casual Gov't Workers

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

P8.5M Home Recovery Aid for 285 Cebu Families

Aboitiz Foundation grants P8.5 million in home recovery assistance to 285 families in Liloan, Cebu, impacted by Typhoon Tino. Each family receives P30,000 for rebuilding. Read more.

Gov't Imposes Hiring Cap on COS, JO Workers

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 Raffles Award P500K, Boost Membership

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.

OFWs Reach 2.19M in 2024, Remittances Grow

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.

1,000 Candaba Students Receive SPES Financial Aid

Around 1,000 students in Candaba, Pampanga received P11,070 each from the SPES program, a joint effort by the LGU and DOLE to support education. Learn how this initiative helps local youth.

15 Homes Destroyed, 2 Injured in Cebu City Fire

A fire in Sitio Mayflower, Barangay Duljo Fatima, Cebu City, destroyed 15 houses and injured two. Over 100 individuals are displaced. Read the latest on the cause and response.

Cebu Gov Announces Cash Incentives for 9,000+ BHWs

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 BHWs Receive P7,000 Cash, Noche Buena Packs

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.

9 Pinoy Seafarers Freed by Houthis Return Home

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.

Unpaid Pandemic Health Workers in Cebu City

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.

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