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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

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

Enjoy up to 50% off in Acerpure’s summer refresh deals

Feeling the intense heat? As we experience unprecedented heat levels, Acerpure has come to the rescue with its air circulators, so say goodbye to sweaty summer woes and enjoy a cool breeze of relief.  Beat the heat with Acerpure’s Summer Refresh Deals, which offer up to 50% off on Acerpure products until June 30, 2024......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Tolentino hits game-winner as Batang Pier escape Bossing

Arvin Tolentino came to the rescue for NorthPort, sinking a game-winner to arrest the Batang Pier’s five-game losing streak at the expense of the Blackwater Bossing, 115-113, in the PBA Philippine Cup Saturday at the Caloocan Sports Complex......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

Philippines rescuers find girl alive 60 hours after landslide - Philippines

Three-year-old has given fresh hope of finding more survivors in a gold-mining village where death toll has climbed to 27 The rescue of a child nearly 60 hours after a landslide hit a gold-mining village in the southern Philippines has been hailed as a miracle after searchers had given up hope of finding more survivors. The girl, who the Philippine Red Cross said was three years old, had been among scores of people missin.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Xinhua world news summary at 0800 GMT, April 15

DOHA -- At least 12 people died in weather-related accidents in certain Omani governorates, Oman News Agency reported on Sunday. The victims were killed after their vehicles were swept away by rapidly flowing waters, the search and rescue sector of Oman's National Committee for Emergency Management was quoted as saying. (Oman-Flood-Deaths) - - - - MEXICO CITY -- At least three people were killed af.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

3 dead, 7 missing in Toledo City mining pit collapse

TOLEDO CITY, Cebu — Three individuals were confirmed dead while seven others have remained missing following a landslide at the mining pit of the Carmen Copper Corporation in Toledo City in midwestern Cebu on Monday afternoon. Personnel of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) have been conducting search and rescue operations since […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  balitaRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

A culinary feast with a noble cause

Marriott Hotel Manila launches the calibrated Marriott Café Famsgiving Thursdays offer with Farmsgiving Market in collaboration with Rural Rising Philippines (RuRi). This features Filipino heirloom recipes of Marriott Manila’s chefs with their families, while supporting the livelihood of farmers under RuRi’s Rescue Buy Program......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

A culinary feast with a noble cause

Marriott Hotel Manila launches the calibrated Marriott Café Famsgiving Thursdays offer with Farmsgiving Market in collaboration with Rural Rising Philippines (RuRi). This features Filipino heirloom recipes of Marriott Manila’s chefs with their families, while supporting the livelihood of farmers under RuRi’s Rescue Buy Program......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024