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.
For several months now, the governments of Kuwait and the Philippines have been discussing the status of domestic workers in the Gulf state. Huge reforms have been introduced, including workers’ rights to keep their passports … Read more
Do you know an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) whose family serves as a good role model in your community? If so, now is your chance to nominate them for a prestigious award! The search is … Read more
Although we all make travel plans, we sometimes end up canceling them for one reason or another. Fortunately, if you happen to have a Cebu Pacific (CEB) flight ticket that wasn’t used, you can now … Read more
UAE is known as the land of opportunities and destination of talents. The country’s new visa policy ensures it remains just that.
A Filipina household service worker in Kuwait, 53-year-old Edna L., won a brand-new car from Korooti, a company based in Dubai. A native of Pampanga, she has been working abroad for 16 years. Her prize? … Read more
President Rodrigo R. Duterte is looking to personally thank the Kuwaiti government for giving in to his labor demands when he visits the country either in August or September, Malacañang said on Tuesday. Presidential spokesperson … Read more
Yet another dead hero. An OFW working in Slovakia died five days after he defended two female friends from being harassed on the street.
A Filipina in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, who had lost communication with her family, is seeking help from authorities. 59-year-old household worker, Yolanda Aniban-Visitacion, posted a video on Facebook sharing her current situation. Yolanda, in search for … Read more
In response to the latest “tanim bala” incident at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), President Rodrigo Duterte gave orders to investigate and resolve the matter within 24 hours. Sure enough, the authorities concerned were … Read more
An Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) based in Bahrain took to Facebook and shared about a disappointing experience with her “kumare” (close female friend) in the Philippines. On June 16th, Ruby posted a conversation between her … Read more