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.
![[Breaking] Fully Vaxxed Travelers Exempt from Quarantine in PH](https://thepinoyofw.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/dfa.jpg)
Starting October 14, 2021, fully vaccinated individuals will no longer have to go through a facility-based quarantine to avoid the spread of the coronavirus disease in their communities. Take note that these rules currently apply … Read more
![[DID YOU KNOW?] OFWs in Work-from-Home Setup Not Classified as ‘Balik Manggagawa’](https://thepinoyofw.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/wfh.jpg)
OFWs who were in the Philippines when the pandemic hit and are working from home are NOT considered balik-manggagawa. The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) explained that these individuals are not considered returning workers. In … Read more
A Filipina overseas worker from Kuwait was pleasantly surprised when she found out that her husband had saved her remittances she had been transferring throughout the years of her work overseas. The total savings had amounted … Read more
The spectacular rise of social media influence in our daily lives has lured more people, both young and old, from all corners of the globe into the bandwagon of generating content for attention — whatever … Read more
Most of us, if not all, have been holed up inside our homes for quite some time now. That said, it’s understandable how some of us are excited to go out and get back to … Read more
At a time when many young people all over the world have struggled to pursue education, a young Filipino who hails from a low-income family is one of this year’s newest graduates, ready to face … Read more
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) announced on Thursday (September 9, 2021) that Deputy Administrator for Reintegration Faustino “Bubsie” Sabarez III passed away. He succumbed to the COVID-19 virus. He was 54 years old. According … Read more
They were supposed to tie the knot on July 31, but fate took a different turn for the OFW couple, Ralph Waldo G. Landicho, 32, and Raquel F. Panganiban (26). Given their circumstances, the two … Read more
Now that some parts of the world has reopened its borders to international travellers, including our overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), there’s much discussion as to what needs to be secured, presented, and verified – at … Read more
Filipino Olympian EJ Obiena broke a new national record when he won the silver title in the Meeting de Paris, as part of the Wanda Diamond League last Saturday (Philippine time) at the Charlety Stadium … Read more