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)...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
