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.
Philippines – An American scientist who spent half a century studying Philippine seas was shot dead inside his home in Negros Oriental late on the night of July 12, 2026. Kent Carpenter, a 73-year-old ichthyologist … Read more
Philippines – Fifteen Filipino crew members of the MV AL REKAYYAT touched down in Manila on the night of July 14, 2026, safely back on home soil after an incident involving their vessel while sailing … Read more
Philippines – A 48-year-old man wanted for attempted homicide was arrested at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 on July 12, 2026, just before he could board a flight bound for Canada. According to … Read more
Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has clawed back some public goodwill after hitting his lowest satisfaction rating in March, though the numbers show he still has plenty of ground to win over — especially … Read more
Philippines – A 36-year-old Filipino passenger walked off a flight from Doha, Qatar, expecting to head home. Instead, he ended up in police custody after immigration officers flagged an active arrest warrant during a routine … Read more
Philippines – PA 67-year-old man from Tarlac City never made it to his flight to Bali. Airport police arrested him at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 on July 12, 2026, just as … Read more
United States – A licensed physical therapist with Filipino roots is now among the most wanted health care fraud fugitives in the United States, and investigators think he may be living in the Philippines. Also … Read more
Philippines – A 72-year-old Canadian national was arrested in Santa Rosa City, Laguna, after Philippine immigration authorities flagged him for immigration violations and concerns tied to child safety. The Bureau of Immigration said the operation … Read more
USA – The conflict between Washington and Tehran has escalated sharply after the US military hit Iranian targets, responding to an attack on a commercial container ship in one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes. … Read more
Manila, Philippines – A man set to fly out to Doha, Qatar never made it past immigration at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 after airport officers discovered he had an active warrant for … Read more