News and Updates
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DMW: OFW protections included in new Saudi-specific employment contract
After the Philippines and Saudi Arabia agreed on reforms in labor policies for migrant workers, a country-specific employment contract for…
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Abused, unpaid OFWs in Saudi will have right to pre-terminate contracts
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino domestic workers who are abused or not paid their salaries will be allowed to pre-terminate their…
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OneHealth Pass replaced with eArrival Card for travelers to the PHL
earrival poster.jpg (843×1193) (googleusercontent.com) All incoming travelers to the Philippines are now required to secure an electronic arrival card to…
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HK resident barred from hiring Filipinos after assaulting maid
MANILA, Philippines — A Hong Kong resident who was sentenced to jail for assaulting a Filipino maid will be barred…
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Remittances drive PSEi rebound
THE Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) returned to the 6,000 level on Tuesday, gaining 2.65 percent, or 158.31points, to close…
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TESDA to make certifications verified by DMW, POEA to avoid fake certificates
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) on Friday said it will make its certifications verified by the Department…
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House panel tackles bills to protect, improve OFWs’ remittance
MANILA – The House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs gained good momentum in the initial deliberations on Thursday of House Bills…
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Credit assistance for OFWs pushed
BACOOR CITY, Cavite: Bacoor Rep. Lani Mercado-Revilla has pushed for the establishment of a credit assistance program for overseas Filipino workers…
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Pag-IBIG: Home loan releases increased by 27% to P83.31B in Jan-Sept period
Home Development Mutual Fund or Pag-IBIG Fund on Thursday said its home loan releases reached a record P83.31 billion during…
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Peso recovers at P58.865 vs USD
THE Philippine peso slightly recovered at P58.865 against the United States dollar on Tuesday. According to the Bankers Association of…
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