DAVAO CITY --Iranian authorities on Thursday May 9, released seven of the 25 seafarers aboard the Portuguese-flagged ship MSC Aries they had held since April 13. The MSC Aries management announced that of the seven crew released included Five Indians, a Filipino and an Estonian. The container ship with 25 seafarers sailing the Strait of Hormuz was held by Iranian Naval … [Read more...] about Iran releases 1 Filipino crew of seized ship MSC Aries
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South Korea needs 100 Filipino Caregivers
DAVAO CITY --- The republic of South Korea is hiring 100 Filipino caregivers, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced. The Pilot Project to recruit 100 caregivers is under the Employment Permit System (EPS) between the Philippines and the Republic of South Korea. The project aims to expand bilateral labor ties between the Philippines and Korea and assess … [Read more...] about South Korea needs 100 Filipino Caregivers
4 China-bound human trafficking victims intercepted at NAIA
DAVAO CITY --- Four women recruited as food servers in China were intercepted by the personnel of the Bureau of Immigration on Sunday. The Immigration press stated that the women victims of human trafficking, presented themselves as tourists bound for Hongkong but in the course of the investigation they admitted they were lured by a Taiwanese woman whom they met through the … [Read more...] about 4 China-bound human trafficking victims intercepted at NAIA
DFA checking if Filipino aboard Iran-seized vessel
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is checking whether a Filipino national is among the crew members of a vessel seized by Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) near the Strait of Hormuz. Once confirmed, the DFA vowed to extend all necessary assistance to ensure their release. “We are working in coordination with the Philippine Embassy in Tehran … [Read more...] about DFA checking if Filipino aboard Iran-seized vessel
Government is ready to help Filipinos in Taiwan-Marcos
DAVAO CITY ---President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured the Filipino workers in Taiwan that the Philippine government is ready to assist and support them during these difficult times following the strong earthquake that hit the island on Wednesday. “We stand ready to assist and support our fellow Filipinos in Taiwan in any way possible during this difficult period,” … [Read more...] about Government is ready to help Filipinos in Taiwan-Marcos
