Former Speaker of the House Martin Romualdez has finally addressed the corruption allegations against him, breaking his silence in a public statement on April 21, 2026. Romualdez, who has been accused of masterminding a large-scale … Read more
Beirut, LEBANON (April 15, 2026) – A hostage incident in Beirut, Lebanon, ended in tragedy when an employer fatally shot two Overseas Filipino Workers. As per s, the agency has stepped in to extend immediate … Read more
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) continues to support OFWs facing challenges due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. If your employment has suffered because of the regional instability, the government provides a $200 … Read more
If your job or income in the Middle East has been affected, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is offering a $200 cash assistance to help ease the impact. The process has been simplified, and … Read more
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has taken firm action against a Philippine recruitment agency, suspending its operations due to multiple violations of the 2023 DMW Rules and Regulations on the Recruitment and Deployment of … Read more
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has recently launched the OFW Travel Pass, which replaces the Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC). Overseas Filipino Workers can access the pass through eGovPH, a mobile app that serves as … Read more
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is one of the government agencies mandated to protect and promote the rights and well-being of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families. It implements different kinds of programs, … Read more
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), together with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), has recently launched a new digital welfare monitoring system. Dubbed as the “Kumusta Kabayan” mobile app, it aims to help monitor … Read more
We’ve all heard about the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), the flagship anti-poverty program of the Philippine government. But did you know that there’s another program, one that focuses on providing affordable housing for Filipinos? … Read more
Every day, thousands of Filipino domestic helpers leave their families behind to care for someone else’s. They clean homes, raise children, and care for the elderly—oftentimes working long hours, away from the comforts of home. … Read more