DAVAO CITY (December 13) --- Two Filipinos were injured in a school bus accident in North Point, Hong Kong, Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Elmer Cato said Wednesday. The vehicular mishap that killed four people happened Monday afternoon. Citing Consul General Antonio Morales' report, Cato said one of the Filipino victims was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday, … [Read more...] about 2 Filipinos hurt in Hong Kong bus accident
OFW News
Dead OFW found floating in Malaysian river
DAVAO CITY (DECEMBER 10)--- A Filipina was found dead floating in Pengalan River in Melalap , Malaysian. The Department of Foreign Affairs in a press statement the discovery of a a suspected Filipina homicide victim floating in a river in Sabah, Malaysia. The DFA in a press statement, identified the body as Madelyn Bernardo Asuncion, who hail from Zambonga but has been … [Read more...] about Dead OFW found floating in Malaysian river
Duterte vows to protect OFWs
DAVAO CITY (December 7) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, December 5, assured Overseas Filipinos Workers (OFWs) of the government’s protection underscoring their contributions to national development. Noting that OFWs are considered the modern-day heroes who send multi-billion dollar remittances back home. The President referred to our OFW’s as “the lifeblood of the … [Read more...] about Duterte vows to protect OFWs
Filipina dies after falling from a building in UAE
Dubai, UAE – The Philippine Consulate General in Dubai and Northern Emirates has confirmed that M.R., a 22-year-old OFW residing in Ajman, fell from the third floor of a building on November 23. She was declared dead on arrival at the Sheikh Khalifa Hospital. Consul General Paul Raymund Cortes said he has reported the incident to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) … [Read more...] about Filipina dies after falling from a building in UAE
OWWA e-card project to benefit 250,000 OFWs
DAVAO CITY (November 7)- The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has launched the first phase of its OFW e-card project which is expected to benefit an estimated 250,000 Balik Manggagawa OFWs. The e-card can be used for OWWA services such as welfare programs, scholarship applications, training programs, and other social benefits. OFWs who are active members of … [Read more...] about OWWA e-card project to benefit 250,000 OFWs
