Category : Overseas Filipinos


166 OFWs Return from Kuwait Amid Middle East Tensions

A total of 166 Filipinos, including 150 OFWs and 16 dependents, arrived safely in Manila on Thursday after fleeing escalating conflicts in Kuwait. Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac led the welcome, detailing the coordinated land transfer to Saudi

BOC Delivers All Abandoned Balikbayan Boxes in Davao

The Bureau of Customs–Port of Davao has successfully delivered 732 abandoned balikbayan boxes, with some left for up to three years. Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno announced the completion and legal actions against 11 deconsolidators.

DMW Aid for OFWs Stranded by Middle East Conflict

The Department of Migrant Workers assures financial and livelihood assistance to OFWs unable to return to jobs in the Middle East due to ongoing regional tensions, with a new program launched.

DMW Offers 200,000 Jobs to OFWs Amid Middle East War

The Department of Migrant Workers provides 200,000 verified job orders in Asia, Africa, Europe, and Americas for OFWs repatriated or stranded due to Middle East hostilities, as 34 workers return from Dubai.

DMW Halts OFW Deployment to Middle East Amid War

The Department of Migrant Workers suspends deployment of Filipino workers to multiple Middle East nations due to escalating regional tensions and airspace restrictions, affecting thousands.

Pag-IBIG Fund Launches Aid for OFWs in Middle East Crisis

Pag-IBIG Fund has approved a special benefits package for Overseas Filipino Workers impacted by the Middle East crisis, allowing early withdrawal of savings and a three-month housing loan moratorium to support recovery efforts.

Pag-IBIG Fund Approves Special Benefits for OFWs

In response to President Marcos Jr.'s directive, Pag-IBIG Fund has approved a special benefits package for OFWs impacted by the Middle East crisis. This includes early access to savings and a moratorium on housing loan payments to aid recovery.

DMW: OFW Assistance Continues During Holy Week Break

The Department of Migrant Workers confirms that repatriation services and airport assistance will remain operational for overseas Filipino workers throughout the Holy Week period, despite office closures.

DMW Warns OFWs of Scammers in Repatriation

The Department of Migrant Workers cautions overseas Filipino workers against fraudulent individuals posing as agents for government repatriation from the Middle East, emphasizing official channels.

DMW Closes 8 Illegal Recruitment Firms in Q1 2026

The Department of Migrant Workers has padlocked eight firms engaged in illegal recruitment activities in the first quarter of 2026, with one agency in Manila recruiting via TikTok and defrauding applicants.

Pampanga Aids 1,038 OFW Families in Middle East Conflict

The provincial government of Pampanga distributed financial and food assistance to over 1,000 families of overseas Filipino workers impacted by the ongoing Middle East conflict, with Governor Lilia Pineda leading the initiative.

Selma's Sacrifice: A Mother's Light Across Oceans

Selma, a Filipino mother, leaves her children to work in Dubai, facing hardship and racism while providing for her family from afar. Her story highlights the resilience of OFWs and the enduring power of maternal love across distances.

3,000 OFWs Return from Middle East Amid Gulf Tensions

The Philippine government has assisted in the repatriation of nearly 3,000 overseas Filipino workers from the Middle East following the outbreak of hostilities in the Gulf region between the US, Israel, and Iran.

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