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) issued an advisory warning all Filipinos in Egypt to “exercise caution” after a foiled suicide bombing attempt last Saturday noon (Aug. 12), as reported by GMA News Online. According … Read more
As Filipinos can be found all over the world, it’s not unlikely for their talents to be recognized in places where they may be. One good example is the story of a Houston-based OFW’s son, … Read more
At a time when the world is experiencing pressing environmental concerns, this 19-year old Filipina’s revolutionary invention – an air conditioner without refrigerant, could change the way houses and buildings are cooled, not just in … Read more
Recently, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte led the destruction of smuggled vehicles at Port Irene in Sta. Ana, Cagayan. According to a Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) press release, the condemnation included 63 luxury cars and … Read more
The Royal Princess from The Kingdom of Bahrain, her Royal Highness Sheikha Noora, along with several other social media influencers, have expressed distaste towards beauty vlogger Sondos Al Qattan’s strong words against the new legal … Read more
Amid the online rage following social media star Sondos al-Qattan’s complaints on OFW rights, several top beauty brands dropped her and quit working or associating the brands with her, including Max Factor Arabia, French perfume … Read more
Overseas Filipino workers’ organizations can now look forward to the livelihood program financial assistance allocated by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA). This is one of the reintegration projects that will help provided cash assistance … Read more
For decades, a large part of Muslim Mindanao has been in a constant state of conflict, but with the ceremonial signing of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) held in the presence of President Rodrigo Duterte and … Read more
Last Aug. 6 (Monday), Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte signed the national ID system into law, which aims to create a unified and integrated national ID to be used by all citizens and foreign nationals residing … Read more
We’ve all heard that the Philippines is entering its “Golden Age” in terms of nationwide infrastructure development. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has already set the vision into motion with the approval of the $1B bridge … Read more