Pinoy OFW News – News and information about Overseas Filipino Workers around the globe. We share the latest updates on current updates about fellow Pinoys working overseas. Good to learn about what’s going on with our kababayans.
Balabac, Palawan – One person has been confirmed dead, eight others rescued, and two remain missing after a motorboat capsized in the waters between Sitio Matangguli and Canibungan Island on Sunday morning, June 8, 2025. … Read more
A tragic vehicular accident occurred at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 on Saturday morning, claiming the lives of two individuals and injuring three others. Among the fatalities was a five-year-old girl, the daughter … Read more
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and international travelers flying through Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) should be aware of a newly implemented policy designed to protect their travel documents. Under this directive, security personnel at all … Read more
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has confirmed that spouses of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) working abroad for one continuous year, particularly in low or semi-skilled categories, are now recognized as solo parents. … Read more
The infamous tanim-bala or bullet-planting scam, which first made waves in 2015, is resurfacing and causing concern among travelers departing from the Philippines. Despite reassurances from airport authorities, recent allegations and cases have reignited fears, … Read more
On April 1, 2025, new Bureau of Immigration (BI) counters for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) were officially opened at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3. The introduction of dedicated counters for OFWs is … Read more
All over the world, Filipinos are known for their talents, skills, diligence, and positive attitude. In fact, many Pinoys have received awards for their contributions in various fields and professions. This year, the search is … Read more
There are many types of scams targeting overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), such as recruitment scams, lending/investment schemes, “tanim bala” modus, and so on. Recently, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) has issued a warning against two … Read more
On 28 March 2025, several Filipino nationals were arrested and detained in Qatar for suspected involvement in unauthorized political demonstrations. The Philippine Embassy in Doha has confirmed the incident and is currently coordinating with Qatari … Read more
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. confirmed that the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte was carried out in compliance with the Philippines’ international commitments as a member of the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol). During … Read more