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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

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

Filinvest Invests P16B in Ciudad BTO Project

The development of Ciudad will finally be realized after the Province of Cebu turned over Friday a parcel of the property to homegrown developer Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI) through a build-transfer-operate (BTO) engagement. Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia and Tristan Las Marias, FLI president and CEO, formally kicked off the project in simple ceremonies onsite on […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

To raise gov’t revenues, Recto says solution need not involve new taxes

New Finance Secretary Ralph Recto says non-tax efforts like helping businesses comply with the law will help government meet its revenue targets.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Barmm to build 12 village halls in Maguindano del Norte

Barmm to build 12 village halls in Maguindano del Norte.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

ICTSI to build $800 million terminal in Batangas

International Container Terminal Services Inc., the listed ports giant led by tycoon Enrique Razon, has no desire of slowing down its domestic expansion, as it will invest $800 million to build a container terminal in Batangas......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Cebu City to build ‘new Sambag Ville’

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “We will build a new Sambag Ville,” announced Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama on Monday, April 15. He said this announcement during his meeting with barangay officials of Sambag II, the Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CCDRRMO), and the National Housing Authority, in response to the recent fire.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

NHA to build P72.7-M housing project in Zambo City

NHA to build P72.7-M housing project in Zambo City.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Cebu-based developer invests PHP430M to build 709 townhouse units in north Cebu town

CEBU CITY, Dec. 17 (PNA) — Cebu-based developer Primary Homes Inc. (PHI) is investing PHP430 million to build 709 townhouse units in its 5.4-hectare property in Poblacion, Compostela town in northern Cebu.........»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinestodaRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Build ‘turtle ships’ to resupply Ayungin

Our engineers must build “turtle ships.” Such ships would fend off Chinese ramming, laser gunning and water cannoning in our seas......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Dusit Thani, Sheraton to build hotels in Cagayan de Oro 

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (MindaNews / 24 March) — Two international hotel chains — Sheraton and Dusit Thani –  are set to build hotels in this city, the third in Mindanao for Dusit Thani and the first in Mindanao for Sheraton.  Dusit Thani operates two in the Davao region – Dusit Thani Residence Davao in Davao […].....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

All residents in no-build zone prioritized for relocation

All residents in no-build zone prioritized for relocation.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Lapu-Lapu City to build 5 residential buildings in Pusok

Lapu-Lapu City to build 5 residential buildings in Pusok.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024