Amid the online rage following social media star Sondos al-Qattan’s complaints on OFW rights, several top beauty brands dropped her and quit working or associating the brands with her, including Max Factor Arabia, French perfume … Read more
Overseas Filipino workers’ organizations can now look forward to the livelihood program financial assistance allocated by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA). This is one of the reintegration projects that will help provided cash assistance … Read more
For decades, a large part of Muslim Mindanao has been in a constant state of conflict, but with the ceremonial signing of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) held in the presence of President Rodrigo Duterte and … Read more
Last Aug. 6 (Monday), Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte signed the national ID system into law, which aims to create a unified and integrated national ID to be used by all citizens and foreign nationals residing … Read more
Singapore is a nice country for OFWs and if you are one of those who are blessed with an opportunity to work here, you should know by now that the embassy is open to assist … Read more
We’ve all heard that the Philippines is entering its “Golden Age” in terms of nationwide infrastructure development. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has already set the vision into motion with the approval of the $1B bridge … Read more
In a Facebook SOS dated August 3, a Filipina named Corazon Vinluan appeals to fellow users to help an OFW who was hospitalized in Saudi Arabia due to severe burns on her back. Vinluan is … Read more
The antagonism and enmity thrown by the liberal media towards the current political head bannered by headlines heralding the political demise of President Rodrigo Duterte prove only to be distracting tactics to take away the … Read more
For Filipinos who are abroad, it’s easier now to connect with the Philippine government as there are embassies and consulates established in every country where the Philippines has a relationship. If you are in Qatar, … Read more
Children and dependents of OFWs can take advantage of a variety of scholarship programs provided by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA). There are some regular education and training programs while there are also some … Read more