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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

Wilma Doesnt biglang nagbago ang buhay dahil sa suka; 2 na ang resto

SINUWERTE ang actress-model na si Wilma Doesnt nang dahil sa pagtitinda ng kanilang homemade suka. Nagsimula ang pagbebenta ng pamilya ng komedyana noong kasagsagan ng COVID-19 pandemic na siyang naging daan para makapag-ipon at makapagpatayo ng kanyang dream business. Inilarawan ni Wilma ang kanyang negosyo bilang isang “five-star karinderya” na tinawag niyang “Chicks ni Otit.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Cruise ship with European tourists docks at Subic

The arrival here last week of a cruise ship with European tourists on board was expected to revive the local cruise ship program that was interrupted by the COVID pandemic three years ago......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

‘Serenade of the Seas’ arrival restarts Subic cruise tourism program

The arrival here of GTS Serenade of the Seas, a 12-decker cruise liner operated by Royal Caribbean International, is expected to resurrect Subic’s cruise tourism program, which had gained momentum before being halted by the COVID-19 pandemic three years ago......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Hong Kong, Philippines work to enhance relations

Filipinos are slowly beginning to travel back to Hong Kong following continued efforts by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office to woo tourists from the Philippines, as well as renew and improve trade and economic ties between the two nations following the COVID-19 pandemic......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Rekindle the Flame that Made You Successful: Enjoy Your Small Business Dream

Do you remember the days during the COVID-19 pandemic when you, like thousands of Filipinos, had nothing else to do but stare at your laptop for hours on end? Do you remember that one day when something snapped in your brain and told you to get to know yourself and your passion? Then you took […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

DOH: P76.1B COVID-19 allowance for health workers released

These funds cover 8,549,207 claims from July 1, 2021 to July 20, 2023. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

ACLEx holds first face-to-face MCLE in post-pandemic era

This was the first face-to-face lecture series conducted by the Supreme Court-accredited MCLE provider since the COVID-19 pandemic......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

‘Layas’ culled from true-to-life stories

Two years ago, still with the dreaded COVID reeling around, director Jose “JR” Olinares (“Buy Bust Queen” and “Badge of Honor”) bravely started an inspirational film project based on a true-to-life stories......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024