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.
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) will build ten temporary satellite offices to meet the increased demand for passport services and to combat the proliferation of Internet advertisements offering for a fee phoney passport appointment … Read more
Former Philippine President Benigno ‘Noynoy’ Aquino passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021. He was 61 years old. According to reports, Aquino was brought to the Capitol Medical Center in Quezon City. In the past … Read more
Filipinos covered by repatriation operations in countries included in the travel ban issued due to the Delta version of the coronavirus illness (COVID-19) were allowed to return to the Philippines subject to quarantine and testing … Read more
The Philippines’ Bangsamoro administration and Malacañang are spotlighting the execution of a new regional law that protects constituent-overseas employees from employer harassment. The Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA), popularly known as the regional interim parliament, enacted … Read more
The Philippine government is considering placing a restriction on the deployment of Filipino employees to Oman. According to Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III, the measure is being considered after rumors that Oman has issued a … Read more
International travellers who have been properly vaccinated in the Philippines will have a shorter quarantine period and will be permitted to use “green lanes” in seaports and airports when they arrive. Presidential spokesman Harry Roque … Read more
When international aeroplanes began arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) on Sunday, the “swab-upon-arrival” policy was implemented. Glenn Napuli, General Manager of the MCIA OIC, stated that two flights arrived on Sunday (June 14). Scoot … Read more
Following a bilateral labour agreement between the Philippines and Romania, more job opportunities would be available to Filipinos overseas. The Department of Labor and Employment said in a statement on Monday that Labor Secretary Silvestre … Read more
Entry restrictions for travellers from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman have been extended until the end of June, according to Presidential spokesman Harry Roque. This is the second … Read more
A Philippine Consulate General official was verbally abused and beaten aboard a New York City subway train on Friday, becoming the latest victim of bigotry and “Asian hatred.” Also Read: 65-Year-Old Alleged Filipina Kicked to the … Read more