JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Christmas came early for less than 200 Philippine Consulate General wards here after they received care packages and financial assistance from President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and the Department of Foreign Affairs. During a meet-and-greet on Saturday at the Consulate General here, Chief of Presidential Protocol and Presidential Assistant on Foreign … [Read more...] about Distressed OFWs in Jeddah celebrate early Christmas with Duterte message, assistance
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Senator Bong Go gets string support from Filipinos in Tunisia, Saudi Arabia
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The Filipino community in Tunisia expressed appreciation for Sen. Christhoper Lawrence “Bong” Go’s continuing concern for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) vowing to support the lawmaker now that he is part of the country’s legislative branch. Senator Go greeted the Filipinos in Tunisia through a special video message during their meeting with Chief of … [Read more...] about Senator Bong Go gets string support from Filipinos in Tunisia, Saudi Arabia
Germany to hire 30K foreign medical workers: DOLE
MANILA -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said Germany is looking to employ some 30,000 hospital workers, including nurses in 2020. "They need 30,000 nurses, hospital workers, medical workers. That's a big number," Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III in an interview Wednesday. He, however, clarified that the 30,000 job offers are not solely for Filipino … [Read more...] about Germany to hire 30K foreign medical workers: DOLE
PH-SoKor renew solidarity and mutual aid
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte and South Korean President Moon on MOnday agreed to enhance bilateral ties and promote peace and stability in the region. The two leaders held a bilateral meeting on Monday, November 25,, on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations-Republic of Korea (Asean-ROK) Commemorative Summit at The Westin Chosun Busan Hotel in … [Read more...] about PH-SoKor renew solidarity and mutual aid
Filipino’s in Edmonton, Canada raise funds for Mindanao earthquakes victims
EDMONTON, Canada --- The Filipino community here successfully raised P100,00 which they will share with with the victims of Mindanao earthquakes. Filipino community leader Benjie Lindo of Benjie Lindo, who goes on air via-Benjie Live- sought the collective support of his friends to raise funds for the earthquake victims in Mindanao, dubbed “Gotong Batangas Ko, Para sa Ambag … [Read more...] about Filipino’s in Edmonton, Canada raise funds for Mindanao earthquakes victims
