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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

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

More jobs to keep Pinoys home, lawmakers told

An economy stimulated by foreign investments could lead to the generation of more local jobs so that Filipinos will no longer seek work abroad, a former overseas Filipino worker said during deliberations of Resolution of Both Houses No. 7 by the House of Representatives’ committee of the whole on Wednesday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 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

Hundreds of OFWs in Iraq to lose jobs

With the impending pullout of the United States from its bases in Iraq, hundreds of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are expected to lose their jobs, migration expert Manny Geslani said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 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

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

Lawmakers welcome back wages for displaced OFWs in Saudi Arabia

The government’s efforts to ensure displaced overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) receive their back pay from bankrupted Saudi Arabian construction companies have been lauded by lawmakers from both the upper and lower chambers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

ADB: Manufacturing benefits the most from remittances

The manufacturing sector is the biggest recipient of spending made by households receiving remittances from overseas Filipino workers, according to the Asian Development Bank......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Customs lists firms allegedly abandoning balikbayan boxes

Customs officials reported yesterday 16 companies suspected of abandoning balikbayan boxes sent by overseas Filipino workers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 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

More OFW lounges in Philippines airports sought

The administration of President Marcos is determined to give back, through comfortable lounges, to overseas Filipino workers by “institutionalizing” 24/7 free OFW lounges in all international airports in the country, a senior administration lawmaker said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

DFA says PH committed to ‘One China policy’ after Marcos congratulates Taiwan’s president-elect

In a statement, the DFA said the message of Marcos was “his way of thanking” Taiwan for hosting nearly 200,000 overseas Filipino workers and conducting a “successful democratic process.” .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated 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

Indonesia s pledge to reexamine Mary Jane Veloso s case welcomed

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes Indonesian President Joko Widodo's commitment to reexamine the case if Mary Jane Veloso — an overseas Filipino worker in death row......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Hindi namin magagamit : OFWs demand 5% PhilHealth premium hike scrapped

The biggest organization of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and migrant Filipinos slammed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration for increasing members’ premium contribution to PhilHealth from 4% to 5% this year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Friendship Day 2024: Honoring the past, celebrating our shared future

Every year, the Australian embassy hosts activities in a different part of the Philippines to celebrate Philippines-Australia Friendship Day......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Holidays set in 7 Philippine areas

Malacañang has declared special non-working holidays in various areas in the country that are and will be celebrating their foundation days and festivals......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

The Filipino Design Studio- Proudly made in the Philippines - The Manila Times

RETURNING at Mega Fashion Hall this May 2 to 9, SM Megamall's Kultura Filipino Design Studio: Made in the Philippines edition is back and bigger than ever. The event is a welcoming, community-based space that fosters connections between like-minded brands, dedicated to celebrating Filipino culture. The biggest Filipino Design Studio to date, the event is bringing together over 70 guest brands, house labels and social.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024