Tens of thousands of Filipinos are drawn to Poland by shadowy agents, paying thousands of dollars, only to find themselves in inhumane working conditions www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/3/27/trapped-abandoned-filipino-workers-lured-to-poland-by-shadowy-agents
Overstaying OFWs in Kuwait given until June to avail amnesty: OFWs with expired or cancelled Civil IDs can choose to adjust their status or voluntarily leave ...
rappler.com/nation/overseas-filipinos/overstaying-ofws-kuwait-given-until-june-2024-avail-amnesty/
The DMW says 2 injured Filipino seafarers who survived a Houthi missile attack on their ship MV True Confidence last March 6, are now back in the country ... Show more
NEWS UPDATE: 11 Filipino crew members of the True Confidence vessel, which was attacked by Houthi rebels last week in the Gulf of Aden ... Show more
Saudi OFWs dismayed over slow release of backpay: Around 30 OFWs claimants trooped to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) headquarters in EDSA-Ortigas to ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/3/20/saudi-ofws-dismayed-over-slow-release-of-backpay-1704
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is pushing to declare the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden between Africa and the Middle East as "warlike zones" to prevent the ... Show more
Filipino seafarers who survived Houthi attack return to PH: Filipino seafarers who survived Houthi attack return to PH
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/3/12/filipino-seafarers-who-survived-houthi-attack-return-to-ph-2148
UAE: Do cases of runaway maids increase during Ramadan? - News | Khaleej Times: Some domestic workers who ran away from employers cited overwork and longer work ...
khaleejtimes.com/ramadan/uae-do-cases-of-runaway-maids-increase-during-ramadan
The Philippines’ ‘Heroes’ Trafficked to War-Torn Syria: The country’s new administration is doubling down on a long-standing policy of encouraging overseas work ...
newlinesmag.com/reportage/the-philippines-heroes-trafficked-to-war-torn-syria/
The Philippines’ ‘Heroes’ Trafficked to War-Torn Syria: The country’s new administration is doubling down on a long-standing policy of encouraging overseas work ...
newlinesmag.com/reportage/the-philippines-heroes-trafficked-to-war-torn-syria/
JUST IN: The Department of Migrant Workers confirms the death of two Filipino seafarers in a recent attack by Houthi rebels on ships plying the Red Sea and the ... Show more
Quick Glance: Houthi Attack on Commercial Ship Kills Two Sailors
- Houthi rebels killed two sailors on a commercial cargo vessel.
- A US official confirmed the attack with an anti-ship missile.
- This marked the first time the Houthi rebels killed merchant personnel.
- International ships continue to be targeted by the Houthis.
JUST IN: Two Filipino seafarers were killed in the Gulf of Aden Houthi attack, the Department of Migrant Workers confirmed this Thursday.
"With great sadness ... Show more
JUST IN: Kuwait upholds the guilty verdict and 16-year prison sentence for the killer of OFW Jullebee Ranara, the Department of Migrant Workers announces ... Show more
2 Filipinos dead in Gulf of Aden Houthi attack: (1st UPDATE) The entire Gulf of Aden has been deemed a 'high-risk area' since February
rappler.com/nation/overseas-filipinos/deaths-gulf-aden-houthi-attack-march-7-2024/
‘Return my bride price, only a court can dissolve our marriage’ – Israel DMW to wife
premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/674856-return-my-bride-price-only-a-court-can-dissolve-our-marriage-israel-dmw-to-wife.html
2 Pinoy seafarers dead, 2 critical in Houthi sea attack: 2 Pinoy seafarers dead, 2 critical in Houthi sea attack
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/3/7/2-pinoy-seafarers-dead-2-critical-in-houthi-sea-attack-1318
DMW probing illegal recruitment scheme in South Korea's seasonal workers program for OFWs
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/3/2/dmw-probing-illegal-recruitment-scheme-in-south-korea-program-1202
FACT CHECK: Tulfo not suspended from Senate: No reports or announcements confirm Senator Raffy Tulfo’s supposed suspension from office
rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/tulfo-not-suspended-senate/
DMW to issue rules on deployment of seasonal workers to South Korea: DMW to issue rules on deployment of seasonal workers to South Korea
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/2/19/dmw-to-issue-rules-on-deployment-of-seasonal-workers-to-south-korea-1922
Israel DMW, singer Shallipopi in car crash after Abuja show: Davido's logistics manager, Israel DMW, and singer, Shallipopi, were involved in a car accident ...
punchng.com/israel-dmw-singer-shallipopi-in-car-crash-after-abuja-show/
Illegal recruitment of OFWs to Europe: Philippines job agency shut, blacklisted: Job ‘consultancy’ firm padlocked for illegally recruiting OFWs to a European ...
gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/illegal-recruitment-of-ofws-to-europe-philippines-job-agency-shut-blacklisted-1.1707919812193
DMW partners with PSE, SEC in providing financial literacy seminars for OFWs: DMW partners with PSE, SEC in providing financial literacy seminars for OFWs
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/3/2/dmw-partners-with-pse-sec-in-providing-financial-literacy-seminars-for-ofws-1216
Flown back and forgotten: Filipino migrants face tough homecoming - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/world/asia/flown-back-and-forgotten-filipino-migrants-face-tough-homecoming
FAST FACTS: OFW abuses in South Korea’s Seasonal Worker Program: (1st UPDATE) A report reveals Filipinos seeking jobs as seasonal workers in South Korea ...
rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/things-to-know-ofw-abuses-south-korea-seasonal-worker-program/
These Filipinos paid thousands for a job in Poland. Now they feel cheated: Two-part Al Jazeera investigation reveals claims of deception by recruiters working ...
aljazeera.com/economy/2024/1/26/these-filipinos-paid-thousands-for-a-job-in-poland-now-they-feel-cheated
The DMW suspended the operation of a consultancy firm in Makati City after allegedly illegally recruiting Filipino workers in Poland.
READ: news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/24/23/dmw-shuts-down-firm-promising-jobs-in-poland
Please run again, Rowley: Unlike the opposition party, which desperately wants him gone, I hope that Dr Keith Rowley, Member of Parliament for Diego Martin West ...
trinidadexpress.com/opinion/letters/please-run-again-rowley/article_38e4ebac-c08f-11ee-a0af-bf07a858895d.html
NAIA Terminal 1 has an OFW lounge: The first Overseas Filipino Workers Lounge has been opened at NAIA Terminal 1.
news.abs-cbn.com/video/news/01/17/24/naia-terminal-1-may-ofw-lounge-na
In New Zealand, OFWs also endure ‘endo-like’ work conditions: Hundreds of Filipinos lose their jobs as their labor-hire company goes under receivership ...
rappler.com/newsbreak/in-depth/new-zealand-ofws-endure-endo-like-work-conditions/
Four weeks since hundreds of Filipino workers were laid off due to the receivership of their company in New Zealand, they still await their final pay ... Show more
WATCH: Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) OIC Hans Cacdac confirms that 843 ex-Saudi Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) have been issued their unpaid claims by ... Show more
Philippines: 7,000 scam job posts taken down from Facebook, how to report scammers
gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/philippines-7000-scam-job-posts-taken-down-from-facebook-how-to-report-scammers-1.1706017518935
Thousands of Filipinos leave and work overseas to be able to provide for their loved ones. How can they protect themselves from illegal recruitment?
Get ... Show more
The Department of Migrant Workers shut down a travel agency and consultancy firm for allegedly illegally recruiting workers in Italy and Malta ... Show more
Government to assist Filipina arrested in Tokyo: DMW: The Philippine government has reached out to Japan over the case of a Filipina arrested in Tokyo for ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/21/24/government-to-assist-filipina-arrested-in-tokyo-dmw
Tulfo, Hontiveros zero in on illegal recruitment, scammers: Tulfo, Hontiveros zero in on illegal recruitment, scammers
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/2/7/tulfo-hontiveros-zero-in-on-illegal-recruitment-scammers-2338
Ipinasara ng Department of Migrant Workers ang isang travel agency at consultancy firm dahil sa ilegal na pagre-recruit umano ng mga manggagawa sa Italy at ... Show more
Jobs for Filipino skilled workers (not just nurses) in these 2 European nations: DMW
gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/jobs-for-filipino-skilled-workers-not-just-nurses-in-these-2-european-nations-dmw-1.1705479032023
S. Korea’s foreign worker plan put on hold as Philippines suspends labour deployment
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/02/08/s-koreas-foreign-worker-plan-put-on-hold-as-philippines-suspends-labour-deployment
OFWs want to be wiser with money, but finlit programs aren’t reaching them: While there are existing financial literacy programs among various government ...
rappler.com/nation/overseas-filipinos/ofws-want-wiser-money-management-financial-literacy-programs-not-reaching/
Displaced OFWs in New Zealand get financial, employment assistance: DMW: The Migrant Workers Office in New Zealand has reached out to various employers in the ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/13/24/displaced-ofws-in-new-zealand-get-financial-employment-assistance-dmw
KUDLO, DMW discuss domestic labor recruitment issue: KUWAIT CITY, Feb 3: A delegation from Kuwait Union of Domestic Labor Offices (KUDLO) recently visited the ...
arabtimesonline.com/news/kudlo-dmw-discuss-domestic-labor-recruitment-issue/
Two Filipinos accused of abandoning a corpse in Japan are being assisted by the Philippine embassy.
Full story: www.rappler.com/philippines/embassy-in-contact-filipinos-arrested-japan-over-bodies-found-tokyo-january-2024/
DMW, AMLC team up to help victims of illegal recruiters: Aspiring OFWs who deal with illegal recruiters often pay them tens to hundreds of thousands of pesos ...
rappler.com/nation/overseas-filipinos/dmw-amlc-collaboration-help-victims-illegal-recruiters/
Returning OFWs urged to invest or work in tourism: The government urges Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) planning to come home for good to consider jobs and ...
news.abs-cbn.com/business/01/18/24/returning-ofws-urged-to-invest-or-work-in-tourism
Pinoy crew on board seized oil tanker unharmed: DFA: Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Migrant Workers Affairs Eduardo De Vega said there is no indication so ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/13/24/pinoy-crew-on-board-seized-oil-tanker-unharmed-dfa
DMW says 'proof of life' show 18 Pinoy seafarers safe in Iran: According to DMW Officer-in-Charge Hans Leo Cacdac, they were sent a photo as proof of life.
news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/18/24/dmw-says-proof-of-life-show-18-pinoy-seafarers-safe-in-iran
PH in contact with Filipinos arrested in Japan over bodies found in Tokyo: (UPDATED) The Filipina arrested for abandoning the corpses of a Japanese couple ...
rappler.com/philippines/embassy-in-contact-filipinos-arrested-japan-over-bodies-found-tokyo-january-2024/
DMW sets moratorium on seasonal workers to South Korea: The Department of Migrant Workers has imposed a moratorium on the deployment of seasonal workers to South ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/18/24/dmw-sets-moratorium-on-seasonal-workers-to-south-korea
Taiwan needs 80,000 foreign workers: Good news for those looking for work abroad: Taiwan needs 80,000 thousand foreign workers because of their strong ...
news.abs-cbn.com/video/business/01/05/24/taiwan-nangangailangan-ng-80000-foreign-workers
The Department of Migrant Workers has activated a helpline for overseas Filipino workers affected by the magnitude 7.6 earthquake in Japan on Monday, January 1 ... Show more
Quick Glance: Japan Quake: Race Against Time to Save Survivors
- The strong earthquake struck the Noto peninsula in central Japan.
- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stated the urgency of rescuing survivors.
- Over 57,000 people had to be evacuated, according to the government.
- Tsunami advisories along the Sea of Japan were all lifted.
OFW deployment reached an all time high from January to early December at 2.4M, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) ... Show more
Bolanle Ninalowo, Yomi Gold, eight other shocking celebrity divorces of 2023: Here, we highlight 10 Nigerian celebrity breakups we didn't see coming in 2023 ...
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OFWs have a new salary increase in Taiwan: 2024 is a good year for OFWs in Taiwan because of the new wage increase and annual wage adjustment mechanism.
news.abs-cbn.com/business/12/26/23/ofws-may-panibagong-taas-sahod-sa-taiwan
Rights group: Don’t be proud of return to pre-pandemic OFW deployment: The Department of Migrant Workers reports it issued 2.5 million overseas employment ...
rappler.com/nation/overseas-filipinos/migrante-international-reaction-2023-ofw-deployment-figures/
Philippines activates hotline for Filipinos affected by Japan earthquake: Filipinos are the fourth largest group of foreign residents in Japan
rappler.com/nation/overseas-filipinos/affected-japan-earthquake-philippines-hotline-january-2024/
Quick Glance: Japan Coast Evacuation Following Tsunami Alert
- Tsunami alert for Noto area in Ishikawa with waves up to 5m
- Downgraded to tsunami warning, waves could reach 3m
- Similar alerts for Niigata and Toyama prefectures
- Central Japan hit by 21 earthquakes of 4.0 magnitude in 90 minutes
Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
- Why CHED is halting the senior high school program in SUCs ... Show more
Saudi OFW claimants receive ‘communications,’ DMW yet to confirm encashment: The DMW says it is 'keeping expectations modest' because not all claimants ...
rappler.com/nation/overseas-filipinos/saudi-ofw-claimants-receive-communications-dmw-yet-confirm-encashment/
Department of Migrant Workers officer-in-charge Hans Leo Cacdac thanked Taiwan and Hong Kong for “enacting wage legislation that recognizes the work of our ... Show more
2.5-M employment certificates issued to OFWs in 2023: Overseas employment for Filipinos returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2023, an official said.
news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/04/24/25-m-employment-certificates-issued-to-ofws-in-2023
Ashes of Pinoy killed in Hamas attack brought home: Jovelle Santiago returned to the Philippines on Saturday, carrying the urn containing the ashes of her ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/23/23/ashes-of-pinoy-killed-in-hamas-attack-brought-home
DMW talks to more than 20 countries for OFW deployment: The Department of Migrant Workers is talking to more than 20 countries for the deployment of Pinoy ...
news.abs-cbn.com/video/news/12/14/23/dmw-nakikipag-usap-sa-higit-20-bansa-para-sa-ofw-deployment
There are no reported Filipino casualties so far from the powerful January 1 earthquake in Japan.
Full story: www.rappler.com/nation/overseas-filipinos/no-reported-filipino-casualties-japan-earthquake-january-4-2024/
Inter-Agency Service Mission held for Filipinos in Timor-Leste: Filipinos in Timor-Leste participate in the inter-agency service mission
news.abs-cbn.com/overseas/12/31/23/inter-agency-service-mission-idinaos-para-sa-mga-pinoy-sa-timor-leste
Claims for some Saudi OFWs are being processed: The processing of checks for the claims of some former OFWs in Saudi has started.
news.abs-cbn.com/video/news/12/29/23/claims-para-sa-ilang-saudi-ofws-pinoproseso-na
15 Pinoy seafarers safe after drone attack, DMW says: Fifteen Filipino seafarers on a ship that was attacked by a drone near the Red Sea are all safe ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/16/23/15-pinoy-seafarers-safe-after-drone-attack-dmw-says
Rappler's highlights: PUV consolidation, 2023 Most Beautiful Faces, BLACKPINK | The wRap | Dec 29, 2023
Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines ... Show more
Davido’s aide, Isreal DMW, announces marriage crash: Davido's Logistics Manager, Isreal Afeare, popularly known as Isreal DMW, has shared news of the end of his ...
punchng.com/davidos-aide-isreal-dmw-announces-marriage-crash/
37 more OFWs repatriated from Israel: The 13th batch of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Israel arrived at the NAIA Terminal 1 on Tuesday onboard Philippine ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/19/23/37-more-ofws-repatriated-from-israel
Distressed OFWs get help in Pamaskong Salubong 2023: Fifty distressed overseas Filipino Workers received financial assistance from the government's Pamaskong ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/18/23/distressed-ofws-get-help-in-pamaskong-salubong-2023
No Filipino casualties from Japan earthquake so far – DMW: All 159 Filipino workers who went to an evacuation center have returned home as of January 2 ...
rappler.com/nation/overseas-filipinos/no-reported-filipino-casualties-japan-earthquake-january-4-2024/
OFWs warned against third country hiring scam: OFWs, beware! There is a scam luring foreign workers to accept jobs in a third country that is not their original ...
news.abs-cbn.com/video/news/12/13/23/ofws-warned-vs-third-country-hiring-scam
More Filipinos from Israel arrive in PH: The 11th batch of overseas Filipino workers from Israel arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Monday.
news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/12/23/more-filipinos-from-israel-arrive-in-ph
Hold my husband responsible if anything happens to me, says Israel DMW’s wife, Sheila
punchng.com/hold-my-husband-responsible-if-anything-happens-to-me-says-israel-dmws-wife-sheila/
JUST IN: Citing the US Naval Institute, the Department of Migrant Workers confirms that at least 2 Filipino seafarers on board a hijacking incident in the Gulf ... Show more
DMW shuts down QC training center over illegal recruitment: Cacdac inspected the facilities deplored the squalid conditions that resident trainees were forced to ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/15/23/dmw-shuts-down-qc-training-center-over-illegal-recruitment
OFWs repatriated from Lebanon arrive in PH for Christmas: Overseas Filipino workers repatriated from Lebanon arrived in the Philippines on Wednesday.
news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/13/23/ofws-repatriated-from-lebanon-arrive-in-ph-for-christmas
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