Libya Do’s and Dont’s
Libya is home to some OFWs. There are a few Filipinos who work here despite its location and other internal conflicts. If you are planning to work or visit here, there are sets of standards … Read more
PH Gov’t Resumes Deployment of HSWs to Kuwait
The Department of Labor and Employment on Friday (February 14) has officially announced that it will resume deployment of household service workers (HSWs) to Kuwait after both parties have reached an agreement regarding the protection and safety … Read more
What to Do if your Philippine Passport Gets Lost or Damaged
Lost, stolen, and damaged or mutilated passports can cause problems for any Philippine passport owner looking to work abroad as an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) or travel abroad to visit neighboring countries for fun and … Read more
Philippines Lifts Travel Ban on Taiwan
In a sudden turn of events, the recent travel ban placed by the Philippine government on Taiwan has already been lifted on Friday (February 14) as announced by Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo. The decision was welcomed by … Read more
Newly-Arrived Filipinos from Taiwan Quarantined in Cebu
More than 70 Filipinos who have recently arrived from Taiwan on Wednesday (February 12) initially refused but were later on placed on quarantine for 14 days at an undisclosed government facility in Cebu City. Newly-arrived Filipinos from … Read more
500+ OFWs Affected by Covid-19 Travel Ban Receive Gov’t Assistance
Due to the temporary travel ban imposed by the Philippine government on certain countries including China, Hong Kong, Macau, and recently, Taiwan, many vacationing overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) were not able to return to work. Because … Read more
How to Renew NBI Clearance Online
Do you want to renew your NBI clearance form but dread having to wait in long queues? You’re in luck, as the National Bureau of Investigation, Philippines (NBI) has made available on their official page, … Read more
How to Apply for SSS Retirement Claim Philippines
Retiring may have just gotten a little easier as SSS now provided the option to submit your application for your SSS retirement claims through the official website on which you can also schedule an appointment. … Read more
WHO Announces Official Name of New Coronavirus: COVID-19
On Tuesday (February 11), the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the official name for the new coronavirus disease: COVID-19 — making sure not to reference Wuhan, the central Chinese city where the virus originated. COVID-19 stands for Corona … Read more
World Health Org: Vaccine for COVID-19 could be ready in 18 months
On February 11, 2020, the World Health Organization had a meeting with scientists in its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland and in a statement by WHO Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the vaccine for the … Read more