Rights of a Domestic Helper in Qatar
If you are planning to work in Qatar as a domestic helper, you need to know your rights and privileges. A new law has been approved by the Emir of Qatar, Shiekh Tamim Bin Hamad Al … Read more
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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.
POEA: Beware of Illegal Recruitment of Household Help to be Deployed to Russia
A recent advisory was released by the Philippine Embassy in Singapore warning all Filipinos not to fall trap to illegal recruitment of household helpers being deployed to Russia. According to the advisory, there is an … Read more
Abused Domestic Helper in Iraq Rescued With the Help of Facebook Live
A Filipina domestic helper used her social media account to show the abuse she received from her employer’s relative in Iraq. Her plight caught the attention of several netizens and sought the help of the … Read more
HONG KONG: Filipina was hit by car while fetching children
A nanny’s duty is similar to a nurse’s work both take care of people but nannies focus on keeping an eye on children. A nanny’s work is very critical, they ensure the safety and wellness … Read more
OFWs Arrive Home Only to Find Their Luggage Lost in the Airport
Our fellow Filipinos, who have tirelessly worked in Dubai for the most part of 2017, have finally come back home for Christmas to spend some quality time with their families and relatives. Apart from the … Read more
Three Filipinas Arrested in Singapore for Alleged Pick Pocketing Incident
Three Filipino women were arrested last Friday, December 23 by the Singapore police after they were considered suspects to several pick pocketing incidents along one of the busiest shopping districts in the country. According to … Read more
Jailed Pinay OFW in Jeddah Soon to be Freed after almost 4 Years
October 9, 2013 was the day that Junivie San Juan, a Bicolano, was arrested which was just a few days after her arrival in Saudi Arabia straight from Manila, Philippines. The neophyte OFW was sentenced … Read more
Philippine Government Offers Free Flights to Workers Affected by Travel Agency Blunder
In light of the much publicized issue on the PEYA travel agency fiasco that affected around a thousand OFWs in Hong Kong, the President of the Philippines has approved the proposal from the Department of … Read more
Cathay Pacific Ready to Help OFWs Stranded in Hong Kong Due to Travel Agency Blunder
Cathay Pacific Airlines, Hong Kong’s flagship airline, has announced that they are willing to help the overseas Filipino workers who were victimized by the invalid plane tickets issued by PEYA travel agency. Although, the airlines … Read more
Around 200 OFWs Stranded in Hong Kong Due to Purchase of Invalid Tickets from Travel Agency
OFWs are stranded in Hong Kong due to invalid tickets bought through a travel agency. A lot passengers have booked their flight through PEYA Travel, which is known to offer discounted travel packages and low-cost tickets. … Read more