On Thursday, the Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed that at least 14 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Lebanon who were in trouble had been returned. According to the DFA, 14 upset OFWs were physically abused, … Read more
Lebanon has traditionally been one of the top employment destinations for Filipinos in the region due to the abundance of job opportunities, particularly in domestic labor and service sectors. Nonetheless, despite their distance from home, … Read more
The Department of Foreign Affairs on Thursday, September 3, repatriated a total of 361 distressed OFWs from Lebanon. The chartered flight via Philippine Airlines flight PR-8681 carrying the OFWs from Beirut landed at the Ninoy Aquino … Read more
The most recent catastrophe happened in Beirut, Lebanon a few days ago. There were many casualties that died in the blast and the current count for Filipinos is now at 4, according to latest reports … Read more
It’s one thing to read tragic news on the internet and it’s another thing when you witness a tragic event first-hand. A Beirut-based Filipino overseas worker was able to document her experience after the massive blast that … Read more
A Filipina domestic helper who was staying in her employer’s residence was among the 4,000+ injured people following a massive blast that left central Beirut in chaos and disarray on Tuesday night. Right after the shocking incident … Read more
If you are planning to go to Lebanon sooner or later, you should learn first about its dos and don’ts. If you are a first-time visitor of Lebanon, knowing these things will help you become … Read more
Lebanon has a number of OFWs that reside and work. If you are one of those OFWs who are in this country, you can go to the Philippine Embassy in Lebanon and avail of its … Read more