News and Updates
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In bilateral with Saudi prince, PH’s labor force made up bulk of discussion
BANGKOK, Thailand – In President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s first meeting with a Middle Eastern head of state, and in the…
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Ban on deployment of OFWs to Sri Lanka lifted
The suspension of the deployment of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to Sri Lanka has been lifted after the Department of…
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OFW summit features local business opportunities
Overseas Filipino Workers and their families troop to the 11th OFW and Family Summit 2022 in Las Piñas City on…
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Saudi Arabia to pay 2 billion riyals for unpaid salaries of 10,000 Filipinos
BANGKOK, Thailand — The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has committed to allocate some 2 billion riyals for the unpaid salaries…
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New immigration database ready for returning OFWs
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has beefed up its Border Control Information System (BCIS) in anticipation of…
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OFBank boosts efforts against fraud
THE Overseas Filipino Bank (OFBank) is stepping up efforts to protect its clients from fraud. This, as OFBank has introduced…
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Philippines, Saudi Arabia create joint panel to monitor OFWs
THE governments of the Philippines and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) are set to constitute a Joint Technical Working…
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Scrap OEC paper, Imee asks DMW
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) should either digitalize or scrap the requirement of Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) for overseas…
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Senate OKs nearly P17-B budget for migrant workers agency in 2023
MANILA – The Senate on Friday approved some P16.94 billion worth of budget for the Department of Migrant Workers next…
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Hontiveros wants Senate inquiry on PH maritime education amid risk on 50K seafarers’ jobs
Senator Risa Hontiveros has sought an inquiry into improving the standards of maritime education in the country over fears that…
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