Category : Overseas Filipinos


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.

1,400+ OFWs Brought Home from Middle East Crisis

The Philippine government has repatriated more than 1,400 overseas Filipino workers and their dependents from the Middle East as regional hostilities intensify. The DMW continues flights and provides comprehensive assistance.

Philippines Repatriates 106 Citizens from Israel Amid Tensions

The Philippine government has safely brought home 106 Filipinos from Israel as security tensions persist. Ambassador Aileen Mendiola coordinated multiple routes for their safe return, with many choosing to stay due to job stability and safety infrastructu

Palawan's 'There Na' Campaign Celebrates OFWs as Heroes

Palawan Group of Companies launches the 'There Na' campaign featuring Marian Rivera, honoring Overseas Filipino Workers as modern-day heroes and highlighting fast, reliable international remittance services through Palawan Express Pera Padala and PalawanP

Cebu and DMW 7 Boost OFW Aid Amid Middle East Tensions

The Cebu Provincial Government and DMW 7 have enhanced their coordination to provide immediate assistance to OFWs and their families, focusing on crisis response, repatriation support, and job opportunities for returning workers.

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