MANILA, Philippines — About 105 distressed Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) returned home from United Arab Emirates Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Some were emotional as they returned home empty handed following misfortune in the foreign land. Majority of them are either undocumented or those who escaped from their employers over maltreatment and other issues concerning employment. […]
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Demand up for foreign workers in Malaysia
MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos looking to work abroad could apply for jobs in Malaysia, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said in a statement Friday. The Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Kuala Lumpur, in a report to the labor department, said job opportunities await aspiring overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), particularly those involved in […]
Dabawenyos hold charity events to benefit young students in PH
EDMONTON, CANADA — The Dabawenyo Cultural Assistance Society (DCAS) has been doing charitable work for the last seven years without much fanfare by holding social events here and the funds have benefitted kids who are in school in the Philippines. “We are really grateful for the help of not only Dabawenyos here in Alberta Province […]
Canada papers Citizens Bill involving migrant residents
EDMONTON, CANADA— The Canadian government is preparing a bill which will change the landscape in the law involving migrants in the country. Dubbed as the Citizenship Act, it will recognise the permanent residents as citizens of Canada and can now apply for citizenship. This development is a good news to all Filipino permanent resident as […]
Duterte signs EO creating bank for OFWs
MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte has signed an executive order (EO) that will pave the way for the creation of an Overseas Filipino Bank (OFB) dedicated to provide financial products and services tailored to the requirements of overseas Filipinos. EO No. 44, which was signed by Duterte on September 28, approved the acquisition of Philippine Postal […]
DFA eyes adoption of new rules to aid distressed OFWs
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) expects to start implementing “liberal” guidelines for the provision of assistance to nationals (ATN) to all overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in distress by next year. Raul Dado, DFA Executive Director for Migrant Workers Affairs, said the new guidelines are up for review by Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano. […]
PH thanks Saudi for extending amnesty to undocumented OFWs
MANILA , Philippines — The Philippine government Sunday expressed its appreciation to Saudi Arabia for extending an amnesty program that would allow thousands more of undocumented Filipinos in the kingdom to go home. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Alan Peter S. Cayetano said the extension of the amnesty program was expected to benefit more […]
DFA to relax guidelines in aiding OFWs in distress
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is working to relax guidelines for the provision of assistance to nationals (ATN) to all overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in distress in a bid to make the support more inclusive. Lawyer Raul Dado, DFA Executive Director for Migrant Workers Affairs, said the department aims to adopt […]
Fil-Canadian Copaa’s Filipino Pavilion a huge success
EDMONTON, Canada — The Congress of Philippine Associations in Alberta’s hosting of the Filipino Pavilion to Heritage Festival guests this year ended on a high note, Monday. Copaa spokesman Lito Velasco, editor of the Alberta Filipino Journal, said the three-day event displayed harmony among the different cultures in Edmonton. “We would like to thank the Filipino […]
Mercedita, an OFW dies on the day she was coming home
DAVAO CITY, Philippines— When she left her village in Camada, Magpet, North Cotabato in 2009, Mercedita Villosido Castillano was full of hope she can send monthly remittance for the two children she left behind. The first employment in Hongkong was fine, the family was able to redeem the land they pawned for her placement and processing […]
Fil-Canadians in Edmonton to offer “Mass for peace in Marawi”
EDMONTON, CANADA — A Filipino-Canadian deacon has reached out to the Edmontonians to join them in a “Mass for Peace in Marawi” on Friday, August 4, here. Deacon Gem Mella announced that the 7 p.m. mass at the Corpus Christi Parish will be officiated by Father J.Roy Allan Laudenorio. Mildred Balmores, whose son Mark is a photojournalist covering […]
10-year passport validity now a law
MANILA, Phillipines — The ten-year Philippine passport validity is now a law. This, after President Rodrigo R. Duterte Wednesday, August 2, signed into law Republic Act 10928 extending the validity of Philippine passports to 10 years. The same law however emphasized “Regular passports under this act shall be valid for a period of 10 years. […]
DOLE working on guidelines for issuance of OFW ID
MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is preparing the guidelines for the issuance of overseas Filipino worker (OFW) identification card or IDOLE. Labor Undersecretary Dominador Say revealed that the department is working on the rules and the implementation to ensure everything is covered. “The guidelines are one of the matters being readied as […]