The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has confirmed that spouses of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) working abroad for one continuous year, particularly in low or semi-skilled categories, are now recognized as solo parents. … Read more
The infamous tanim-bala or bullet-planting scam, which first made waves in 2015, is resurfacing and causing concern among travelers departing from the Philippines. Despite reassurances from airport authorities, recent allegations and cases have reignited fears, … Read more
In May 2022, the OFW Hospital opened its doors and began operating as a primary care facility. Located in San Fernando, Pampanga, it is known as the first and only hospital in the country that … Read more
Last December 2025, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., inaugurated the Bagong Pilipinas One-Stop OFW AKSYON Center, located at the Deparment of Migrant Workers (DMW) in Makati City. As the name suggests, the One-Stop OFW AKSYON … Read more
Last March 25, 2025, many news outlets featured the repatriation of 30 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Myanmar. They were victims of illegal recruitment and human trafficking, forced to work in “scam hubs” that victimize … Read more
In the Philippines, there are several mobile apps providing government services to Filipinos, such as the SSS mobile app and the DMW mobile app. But what if there was a single application where you can … Read more
On April 1, 2025, new Bureau of Immigration (BI) counters for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) were officially opened at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3. The introduction of dedicated counters for OFWs is … Read more
All over the world, Filipinos are known for their talents, skills, diligence, and positive attitude. In fact, many Pinoys have received awards for their contributions in various fields and professions. This year, the search is … Read more
There are many types of scams targeting overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), such as recruitment scams, lending/investment schemes, “tanim bala” modus, and so on. Recently, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) has issued a warning against two … Read more
On 28 March 2025, several Filipino nationals were arrested and detained in Qatar for suspected involvement in unauthorized political demonstrations. The Philippine Embassy in Doha has confirmed the incident and is currently coordinating with Qatari … Read more