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.
In a significant move to augment the welfare of our kababayans abroad, the House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs has initiated discussions on potential legislation that would establish a dedicated OFW pension system. Spearheaded by … Read more
In an age where digital wallets have revolutionized our spending habits, GCash emerges as a forerunner, simplifying the travel experience by expanding its reach beyond Philippine shores, as it is now available to even more … Read more
Philippine Ambassador to Morocco, Leslie Baja, shared grim updates on Monday regarding the aftermath of a destructive 6.8 magnitude quake that shook the southwest of Marrakech in Morocco. The earthquake, one of the strongest to … Read more
Are you traveling abroad soon? Take note that an updated list of travel requirements for outbound travelers including OFWs from the Philippines has been released which will take effect starting September 3, 2023. According to … Read more
In just a few months, around 92 million voters are set to vote in the upcoming Philippine elections. After much delay, the next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Elections will finally be held on October … Read more
The discovery of a human trafficking scam targeting former OFWs seeking to work abroad again has been announced by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Monday. The scam involves providing former OFWs, whose visas and … Read more
A photo of a Filipino tourist wearing a toga at Manila’s NAIA airport has gone viral after it was posted on social media, with many people saying the stunt was a tongue-in-cheek commentary on ‘ridiculous’ … Read more
The DMW and DSWD have signed an agreement to provide humanitarian aid to approximately 10,000 Filipino workers who Saudi construction companies have owed money since 2015. The aid will be distributed in the next few … Read more
If you’re planning on traveling to Taiwan but are worried about expenses, the island nation has good news for you. It’s providing an allowance to selected tourists, including Filipinos. According to Chang Shi-Chung, the head … Read more
Starting in April, drivers in Metro Manila will face stiff penalties under the newly unified traffic ticket system, imposed by the Metro Manila Council (MMC). According to the traffic code approved on February 1st, drivers … Read more