OWWA Trust Fund Reaches PHP21.3B, Gains 600K New Members
OWWA reports a PHP1 billion trust fund growth and 600,000 new members in 2025. Administrator Caunan announces expanded scholarships, services, and global centers for OFWs.
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OFW Hospital Upgraded to Level 2, Expands Services
The DOH has upgraded the OFW Hospital in San Fernando, Pampanga to Level 2, increasing bed capacity to 72 and adding ICU, NICU, and CT scan services. Read how this benefits migrant workers and their families.
Mandaue City College, Hospital construction funded for 2026
Mandaue City secures P865 million in the 2026 national budget to start building a new City College campus and a modernized Level II City Hospital. Construction is set to begin by the end of Q1.
P5M Grant, Equipment for Cebu Provincial Hospital from Marcos
President Marcos Jr. visits Cebu Provincial Hospital, delivers a P5M grant and medical gear. The visit highlights expanded zero-balance billing and Gamot program for faster medicine access. Read more.
Marcos Jr. Boosts Cebu Hospital with P5M, New Equipment
President Marcos Jr. visits Cebu Provincial Hospital, bringing a P5M grant, medical gear, and launching new health programs to enhance care for remote communities.
Davao del Sur Hospital Gets Advanced 64-Slice CT Scanner
Davao del Sur Provincial Hospital enhances diagnostic services with a new 64-slice CT scanner, improving cardiac and emergency care for public patients. Read about this healthcare milestone.
Palace: LGUs Need Funds for Hospital Guarantee Letters
Malacañang clarifies that local governments must secure their own funding before issuing hospital guarantee letters, stressing the DOH is not liable. Get the latest updates on the policy.
Hospital on Wheels Expands Pampanga Medical Missions
Hospital on Wheels partners with Pampanga's provincial government to bring free surgical, dental, and optical care to more remote communities, starting with the Aeta in Porac.
Arayat Hospital Boosts Capacity to 36 Beds, Unveils ICU
Arayat Doctors Hospital inaugurates its newly renovated building, expanding bed capacity from 6 to 36 and adding ICU rooms to better serve Pampanga. Read about this healthcare milestone.
QC Cop Stabs Fellow Officer at Police HQ
A policeman under restrictive custody for a P13M Pogo robbery stabbed a colleague at Quezon City HQ. The victim is hospitalized. Details on the shocking internal attack.
Ormoc City closes century-old hospital for charity failures
Ormoc Maternity and Children's Hospital ordered closed after 97 years for violating its charity agreement with the city government. Mayor Lucy Torres Gomez cites failure to serve indigent patients.
DMW Expands Online OFW Contract Verification Globally
The DMW's Online Employment Contract Verification System is set for a global rollout, starting with Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, and Hong Kong in early 2026, saving OFWs time and money.
OFW Faces Twin Pregnancy Crisis: Sister and Self Expecting
An OFW's years of sacrifice for her family are upended by a double pregnancy shock. She and her teenage sister are both expecting, revealing deep struggles overseas. Read her heartbreaking story.
New Feb 14 Deadline for 130,000 Abandoned Balikbayan Boxes
The Bureau of Customs moves the delivery deadline to Valentine's Day 2026 for over 130,000 abandoned balikbayan boxes. New logistics partners are tapped to speed up the process for OFW families.
Cebu Hires 325 New Hospital Staff to Improve Healthcare
Cebu Province deploys 325 new medical and non-medical personnel to 10 government hospitals to address chronic staff shortages and improve healthcare access, especially in remote areas.
325 New Medical Personnel Deployed in Cebu Hospitals
Cebu Provincial Government deploys 325 new medical and non-medical staff to 10 hospitals to address shortages and improve healthcare services across the province. Read more.
35 OFWs Rescued from Cambodia, Return Home for New Year
The DMW successfully brought home 35 OFWs from Cambodia on New Year's Eve, 2025. They were victims of illegal recruitment and scam operations. Learn how to avoid job scams.
Infant Abductions Expose Hospital Security Gaps in Manila
Recent infant abductions inside Metro Manila hospitals reveal critical security lapses. Health Secretary Herbosa orders nationwide review and an Amber Alert system. Learn about the urgent need for prevention.
DOH Tightens Hospital Security After Infant Abductions
The DOH mandates stricter hospital protocols after two infant abduction attempts in Metro Manila. Health Secretary Herbosa calls for enhanced visitor control and ID systems.
First OFW Lounge in Mindanao Opens at Davao Airport
The new OFW Airport Lounge at Davao International Airport offers comfort & services to migrant workers, marking a key step in decentralizing gov't support. Read more.
5 Warlike Zones Identified, OFW Seafarers Get New Rights
The DMW has declared five global areas as 'warlike' zones. Filipino seafarers can now refuse sailing or receive extra pay and benefits. Learn about the new safety measures.
Mandaue fire damages 20 houses; suspect faces arson
A man in Mandaue City faces arson charges after allegedly setting his house on fire, damaging 20 homes. The suspect, hospitalized with burns, claimed emotional distress. Read the full report.
16 Dead in Indonesian Nursing Home Fire
A tragic fire at a nursing home in Manado, Indonesia, has claimed 16 lives. Authorities are identifying victims and investigating the cause. Read the latest updates.
No OFW Casualties in Taiwan Earthquake - DMW
The Department of Migrant Workers confirms all overseas Filipino workers in Taiwan are safe after a 6.6-magnitude quake. Read the official statement and latest updates.
CCMC Construction Set for January 2025 Restart
After a six-month audit, Cebu City's long-delayed medical center construction will restart in January 2025, aiming for partial use by November. Mayor Archival vows to complete this vital public health project.
21 Abandoned Balikbayan Boxes to be Processed This Week
The Bureau of Customs is processing 21 container vans of abandoned balikbayan boxes. 15 containers have been released. OFWs urged to choose forwarders wisely. #OFW #Balikbayan
DMW Closes 32 Firms in Illegal Recruitment Crackdown
The DMW closed a record 32 firms and removed nearly 80,000 social media posts in 2025 for illegal recruitment. Learn how this protects OFWs.
Cardinal Tagle Calls OFWs 'Migrants and Missionaries'
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle's Christmas message to overseas Filipinos emphasizes their dual role as workers and witnesses of faith. Read his inspiring words.
Tagle: Filipinos Abroad Are Migrants and Missionaries
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle calls overseas Filipinos 'migrants and missionaries.' Get his Christmas message and learn about this powerful dual role for OFWs.
Free Medical Mission Serves 1,000+ Porac Residents
Mekeni Food Corp. backed a major Hospital on Wheels medical mission in Porac, offering free healthcare to over 1,000, prioritizing indigenous communities. Read about this impactful collaboration.
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