Tag: Filipino workers
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Urgent Alert: Filipino Workers Lured into Global Scam Networks, Senator Demands Action
In a pressing call to action, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has raised alarms about the dangerous recruitment of Filipinos into international scam operations. Highlighting the severe risks involved, including human trafficking and torture, Gatchalian insists that immediate steps must be taken to protect unsuspecting job seekers. Intelligence reports have revealed that criminal syndicates are exploiting Filipinos’…
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Bureau of Immigration Warns of Filipinos Lured to Work in Scam Hubs Abroad
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has raised concerns about an increasing number of Filipinos being enticed to work for companies resembling Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) in various Asian countries. During a press briefing at the Palace, BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval revealed that approximately 118 Filipinos have been recruited to join what are essentially scam…
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Bureau of Immigration Warns of Filipinos Lured to Foreign ‘POGO-Like’ Scam Operations
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has raised concerns about an increasing number of Filipinos being recruited to work for companies resembling Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) in various Asian countries. During a press briefing at the Palace, BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval revealed that approximately 118 Filipinos have been enticed to join what are essentially scam…
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Philippine Government Prepares Support for Deportees from the U.S.
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in the Philippines has announced its readiness to assist Filipino nationals deported from the United States. This statement was made by Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma during a career event in Pasay City. He emphasized that the government, following directives from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., is committed to…
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Philippine Government Prepares Support for Filipinos Deported from the U.S.
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has announced its readiness to assist Filipino nationals deported from the United States. This statement was made by Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma during a career event in Pasay City. He emphasized that the government, following directives from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., is committed to supporting Filipinos who…
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Philippine DFA: No Final Call Yet on Kuwait Worker Deployment Ban
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in the Philippines has made it clear that no final decision has been reached regarding a proposed ban on sending Filipino workers to Kuwait. This clarification came from Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo Jose De Vega, who addressed the issue after Kuwaiti media reported that the ban was already in…
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Philippines and Finland Forge Stronger Ties in Ethical Labor Mobility
On January 16, 2025, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and Finland’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment (MEAE) solidified their commitment to ethical labor practices by signing a Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) at the DMW’s main office in Mandaluyong City. The ceremony, attended by DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac and Finland’s Minister Arto…
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Taiwan Still Has 3,000 Job Openings for Filipinos in High-Tech Industries
MANILA – A labor attaché announced on Saturday that there are still approximately 3,000 job vacancies in Taiwan for Filipinos, particularly in the semiconductor and artificial intelligence sectors. This announcement was made during a news forum in Quezon City by Cesar Chavez Jr., the Labor Attaché and Director of the Migrant Workers Office in Taipei.…
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Tragic Fire in Kuwait Claims Lives of Two Filipino Workers; Government Steps In
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has sadly confirmed the demise of two Filipino migrant workers in a devastating fire incident in Kuwait on December 2. The DMW has vowed to assist the bereaved families of the victims. According to a statement issued on Friday, the DMW is committed to supporting the families…
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New Guidelines Enhance Protections for Filipino Workers Heading to Saudi Arabia
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has rolled out new regulations for Filipino residential support workers and cleaners heading to Saudi Arabia, aiming to bolster their safety and well-being. These guidelines stem from a cooperative effort between the DMW and the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development. According to DMW Undersecretary Felicitas Bay,…
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