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OFW aspirants told: Engage with licensed recruitment agencies only

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The regional director of the Department of Migrant Workers in Central Visayas (DMW-7) warned aspiring Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to engage with only legitimate and licensed recruitment agencies. Lawyer Karl Arriola, DMW-7 director, told CDN Digital that even if he was a lawyer, he still subscribed to the doctors’ advice: Prevention.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Remittances grow at slower 2.7 Percent pace in January

Personal remittances from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) grew by only 2.7 percent to $3.15 billion in January from $3.07 billion in the same month last year, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

Hontiveros: Quiboloy must answer for alleged extortion of OFWs

Reynita Fernandez, an OFW based in Singapore, said that she and other migrant workers were pressured and harassed into giving 90% of their salaries to Quiboloy......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Aboitiz Land unlocks opportunities for OFWs

Aboitiz Land is reinforcing its commitment to empowering and supporting the financial well-being of overseas Filipinos by being part of the biggest celebrations in the Filipino community in the Dubai Barrio Fiesta in the United Arab Emirates......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Vilma Santos looks back on iconic scenes in ‘Anak’

In the ending of the film “Anak” released 24 years ago, Vilma Santos, playing an overseas Filipino worker mom, could be seen weaving through a sea of fellow OFWs in the bustling streets of Hong Kong while reading news from home on a handwritten letter — a scene that would become an iconic moment in Philippine cinema......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

GCash gets BSP nod to enter Europe, ME

E-wallet leader GCash has received the green light from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to offer financial services to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Europe and the Middle East......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Digital inclusion for modern Filipino heroes

“Bagong bayani” or “new heroes” is a phrase most often associated with Overseas Filipino Workers or OFWs......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Firm illegally sending OFWs to Poland padlocked

For reportedly illegally sending overseas Filipino workers to Poland, the Department of Migrant Workers shut down yesterday a consultancy firm in Makati......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

OFWs pillar of Philippine economy – MVP

Modern-day heroes, figures of resilience – these are just some of the ways to describe what Filipinos living overseas mean to the Philippines......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Cebu-Based Filipino Homes Launches Global Partners Facility Against Scammers in Real Estate

Cebu-based Filipino Homes intensified its campaign against scammers in buying real estate properties with the launching of their “Global Partners” facility in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The facility will help in particular Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) or Filipinos living abroad access to right information pertaining to property investments in the Philippines and other related […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

Recto backs insurance for OFWs

The availability of insurance products should extend to overseas Filipino workers , according to Finance Secretary Ralph Recto – indicating the possible lifting of restrictions in the current framework......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Philippines reaffirms ‘One China policy’ after Marcos congratulates Taiwan’s Lai

'The message of President Marcos congratulating the new president was his way of thanking them for hosting our OFWs and holding a successful democratic process. Nevertheless, the Philippines reaffirms its One China Policy,' the Department of Foreign Affairs statement says.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Romualdez inspects OFW lounge to ensure convenience

HOUSE Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez personally checked on the condition of the Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) Lounge at the NAIA Terminal 1 to ensure that once opened for the OFWs, it will offer to them the kind of amenities and convenience that paying air passengers enjoy. Romualdez said the use of the new lounge will […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

P3.85 million given to NZ-based OFWs – DMW

The government has so far provided P3.85 million in financial assistance to overseas Filipino workers in who lost their jobs in New Zealand after the closure of a construction company, a Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) official said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Ogie Diaz sa bashers: Araw-araw na akong kumakain ng mga panlalait n’yo!

BARAG na barag ang mga bashers at haters ni Ogie Diaz matapos niyang supalpalin ang mga ito sa kanyang Facebook post. May mga nagrereklamo raw kasi sa kanya kung bakit hindi niya tina-tackle sa kanyang mga YouTube vlog ang mga isyu na matagal nang nire-request ng mga ito. Idinaan ni Papa O sa kanyang FB.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Tradisyon, iba pang ganap ng mga celebrities tuwing Semana Santa

TUWING Semana Santa, nakagawian na ng mga Pilipino ang ilang tradisyon upang bigyang-pugay ang mga sakripisyo na ginawa ni Hesus Kristo sa sangkatauhan. Para sa mga Katoliko, ito ang isa sa mga pinakamahalagang okasyon na nagpapakita ng pananampalataya sa pamamagitan ng mga pagdarasal o pagsasagawa ng mga prusisyon. Ang Holy Week ngayong taon ay sa.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

'WomensMonth: Mga babae na ibinandera ang tibay, husay sa trabahong panlalaki

KUNG kaya ng mga lalaki, kaya rin namin! ‘Yan ang sagot ng mga kahanga-hangang mga kababaihan na nakapanayam namin ngayong ipinagdiriwang ang “International Women’s Month.” Kamakailan lang, nag ikot-ikot ang BANDERA sa San Juan City upang kilalanin ang mga babae na nagpakita ng kanilang tapang at galing sa mga larangang dating inuukit lamang sa mga.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

W. Visayas agri research center celebrates 65 years

W. Visayas agri research center celebrates 65 years.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

Digital transformation center launched in CL

Digital transformation center launched in CL.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Tata Consultancy CEO: Chatbots a year or two away from replacing almost all call center agents

The CEO of Tata Consultancy Services, a multi-national IT behemoth in the BPO industry headquartered in India, said that he thinks AI-powered chatbots are a “year or two” away from almost eliminating the need for first-level call center agents......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024