OFW News

Davao River (Bucana) Bridge 99% complete, set to open in December — DPWH

DAVAO CITY (November 28) — Construction of the P3.126-billion Davao River (Bucana) Bridge is nearing completion, with only minor works left before its target opening next month, the Department...

House panel OKs stronger Anti-VAWC law as digital, psychological abuse surge

DAVAO CITY (November 28) — As cases of online harassment, coercive control, and domestic abuse continue to rise,...

Davao de Oro town steps up disaster readiness with new communication plan

MAWAB, DAVAO DE ORO (November 28) — The municipal government of Mawab, Davao de Oro, is strengthening its...

Mindanao durian growers gain stronger markets, higher prices amid global demand surge

DAVAO CITY (November 28) — Mindanao’s durian industry is reaping the benefits of rising global demand, with farmers...

3 trafficking victims rescued; facilitator nabbed in Tawi-Tawi

ZAMBOANGA CITY (November 28) — Authorities rescued three women believed to be potential victims of human trafficking and...
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DOLE suspends OFW deployment to Kuwait

DAVAO CITY, Philippines ---  Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III suspends the deployment of  overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Kuwait following the death of seven...

Duterte orders termination of MIASCOR contract after OFW lost his “pasalubong”

DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- President Rodrigo Duterte ordered airport and transport officials to clear the airport of theft victimizing passengers especially returning Overseas Filipino...

Good conduct certificate soon to be mandatory for migrant workers in UAE

DUBAI, UAE --- The United Arabs Emirates (UAE) government will soon require a mandatory 'certificate of good conduct' from all migrant workers in order...

Duterte plans to ban sending OFWs to Kuwait due to sexual abuse cases

DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- The Philippine government is planning to talk with the government of Kuwait about the  increasing sexual abuses involving Overseas Filipino...

OFWs, kin warned vs. OWWA benefits scam

MANILA, Philippines--- The Overseas Workers Welfare (OWWA) Administrator Hans Leo Cacdac issued the warning after receiving reports of unscrupulous individuals offering services to unsuspecting...

Palace welcomes higher PH ranking in world’s most powerful passports

MANILA, Philippines --- Palace welcomes higher PH ranking in world's  Malacañang on Saturday welcomed the country’s climb in the latest Henley and Partners Passport...
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