In a recent ordeal where another Philippine official was barred entry in Hong Kong, political biddings have once again been put into the spotlight. This is no small issue as the matter involved is one … Read more
In the past decades, there has been a great surge in the number of Filipinos taking up nursing courses in the country, in the hopes of finding a lucrative job overseas. This sad reality may … Read more
With Asian powerhouse country Japan all set to open its doors to more foreign workers starting this year, many Filipinos who dream to visit (and work) in the “Land of the Rising Sun” have plenty … Read more
Owing to Japan’s declining birth rates and ageing population, the country has designed a new visa scheme that will facilitate easier entry among foreign nationals to assimilate into the country’s workforce, with benefits such as … Read more
With the recent tension noted in the Middle East, Hong Kong, and in other parts of the world – directly or indirectly, OFWs will be affected by these kinds of events. In one way or … Read more
Amid the growing unrest in the Middle East, suspicions are on the rise as to who are directly responsible for terror attacks, which needlessly affect many civilians including Filipino workers who are on the job, … Read more
Anywhere in the world, there is a job to be had. This is a fact, which fuels our government’s drive to support OFW deployment to this very day and in many years to come. Despite … Read more
Following the plight of Filipino workers, particularly the female domestic helpers in Kuwait, as seen in the series of events that have once again triggered unrest in the Philippine community, people are thinking that it’s … Read more
To work or study abroad, Filipinos need to have their documents certified and authenticated by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) as well as the Embassy of their country of destination. This usually involves getting an … Read more
Depending on the nature of their jobs, OFWs experience varying levels of stress and challenges to their physical, mental, as well as emotional health. It is for this reason that across various labour sectors, specific … Read more