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.
Unless you are applying to become a permanent citizen or resident in another country, you are likely planning to go back to the Philippines “for good.” When that day comes, we’re sure you’ll enjoy the … Read more
According to the Makabayan bloc in the House of Representatives, the Marcos administration should establish a contingency plan for overseas Filipino workers if tensions between China and Taiwan escalate. Makabayan lawmakers issued the statement in … Read more
Being an undocumented worker or “TNT” (tago nang tago) is not advisable anywhere, including South Korea, which has many do’s and don’ts. For one thing, your stay in the country would be considered illegal; plus, … Read more
Great news! A legislation that seeks the permanent validity of birth, death, and marriage certificates lapsed into law on July 28, 2022. This means that all of these documents are now considered as valid… for … Read more
Fraudsters are now using rapid response (QR) codes to begin cyber-attacks known as “quishing“, according to PLDT Inc. and its cellular subsidiary Smart Communications Inc., as their use for online financial transactions expands. The firms … Read more
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. urged the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Monday to seek automated services to ensure timely delivery of help to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Also Read: How to Get POEA Balik … Read more
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is upgrading its foreign language skills training, a TESDA spokesman said on Thursday. “Iyong panawagan ng ating mahal na Presidente ‘Bongbong’ Marcos, iyong strengthening foreign skills natin. … Read more
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has created an assistance center to focus on the repatriation of Filipinos who are having issues working abroad. According to DMW Secretary Susan “Toots” Ople, the “One Repatriation Center” … Read more
The OWWA is establishing a Children’s Circle to help the children of overseas workers who were left behind by their parents in the Philippines. Also Read: Understanding OWWA Membership and Benefits Susan Toots Ople, DMW Secretary … Read more
With the passage of Republic Act No. 11862, the Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act, the government has reinforced its fight against all forms of human trafficking, whether for labor or sexual exploitation. Also Read: Rights of … Read more