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ALPSIDE DOWNED: Hayahay

BERN, Switzerland (MindaNews / 24 May) – I was struck by the recent remark of a friend, who had managed to contact me online, that OFWs (overseas Filipino workers) are luckier than those living in the Philippines.  “Kahayahay ninyo diha bay,” he said, “kay Swiss francs man ang inyong ginakaon.” I’m sure he meant the […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

Remittances grow at slowest pace in eight months

Dollars sent home by overseas Filipino workers climbed by 2.6 percent to a two-month high in March, although it was the slowest growth pace in eight months, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

No Filipinos hurt in Indonesia flood — DMW

“The Philippine Embassy in Jakarta (PE-Jakarta) has yet to receive reports that overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) or Filipino nationals were harmed or injured,” DMW said in an advisory. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

DMW: No Pinoy injured in Indonesia floods

There were no overseas Filipino workers injured or affected by the heavy rain and flashfloods that struck Indonesia, the Department of Migrant Workers reported yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

61 OFWs arriving from Israel – DMW

More overseas Filipino workers are returning home from Israel this week to escape the prevailing tension in the Middle East country, the Department of Migrant Workers reported yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

CA sets hearing for DMW Secretary Cacdac, 8 army generals this month

Cacdac, a long-time career official who has served various roles related to the welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), was appointed DMW chief by President Marcos Jr. on April 25. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

DMW’s new 10-point agenda to run on lesser 2024 budget

New Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac will prioritize overseas Filipino workers' protection and financial leverage despite his agency receiving a lower budget this year by some P2.935 billion......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

No OFWs injured in Taiwan quakes

No overseas Filipino workers were injured in the series of earthquakes that shook Taiwan early yesterday morning, the Department of Migrant Workers said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

Info campaign launched to ensure balikbayan boxes delivered

Amid continued complaints regarding abandoned balikbayan boxes, the government will conduct an extensive information campaign to ensure that gifts of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) would reach their families and loved ones......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

DMW working with UAE authorities to repatriate remains of OFWs

The Department of Migrant Workers is working with United Arab Emirates authorities to repatriate the remains of three overseas Filipino workers who died in the massive flooding in the UAE last week.?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Remittances plummet to 9-month low in February

Money sent home by overseas Filipino workers went down to its lowest level in nine months in February amid global economic headwinds, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinasshowed......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Historic 2023 OFW deployment moves Philippines labor migration forward from pandemic

Migrant worker-sending Philippines has moved forward from the COVID-19 pandemic by posting a 55-year high in the number of deployed overseas Filipino workers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

Pinoys hurt in Taiwan quake rise to 11

Two more overseas Filipino workers were reported injured in the aftermath of a strong earthquake in Taiwan, according to the Department of Labor and Employment......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Golden Haven launches international campaign for OFWs

Golden Haven, the country’s leading memorial park developer, has launched its GO! International campaign, a groundbreaking initiative that aims to help overseas Filipino workers secure their financial future......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

GCash widens global reach

Overseas Filipino workers may connect their GCash accounts with foreign banks by the second quarter of the year, expanding the financial services they can access in the e-wallet......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 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

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

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

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