Tag: OFWs
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DMW’s ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ Caravan in Pampanga to Offer Extensive Services to OFWs on February 25
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is set to host the ‘Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Caravan’ at the Bren Z. Guiao Sports Complex and Convention Center in San Fernando, Pampanga, on February 25. This event, scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., is specifically designed to cater to the needs of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and…
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Philippine Department of Migrant Workers Enhances Safety Protocols for OFWs in Kuwait
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in the Philippines has announced the implementation of more rigorous safety protocols for Filipino workers heading to Kuwait. This decision comes in the wake of recent tragic incidents involving overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Instead of imposing a complete ban on deployments, the DMW is focusing on enhancing the screening…
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Philippines Enhances Safety Protocols for OFWs Heading to Kuwait
MANILA – In a bid to safeguard Filipino workers abroad, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has announced the implementation of more stringent deployment protocols for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) destined for Kuwait. This move comes in the wake of recent distressing incidents involving OFWs. During a recent interview on Bagong Pilipinas, DMW Secretary Hans…
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Department of Migrant Workers Speeds Up Delivery of ‘Balikbayan’ Boxes to OFWs
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), under the leadership of Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac, has successfully managed the release and distribution of 42 ‘balikbayan’ boxes to their intended recipients on Wednesday. These packages, sent by overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from around the world, had been stuck in transit for months, causing distress among the senders.…
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Senator Gatchalian Advocates for Robust Support System for OFWs Returning from Lebanon
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has called on the Philippine government to ensure a comprehensive support system for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) returning from Lebanon. In a statement released on Wednesday, Gatchalian highlighted the necessity of providing safety, reintegration, and livelihood opportunities to these workers to facilitate their smooth transition back into society. Gatchalian emphasized that the…
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Bureau of Immigration Halts Two Women with Fraudulent Travel Papers
In a recent crackdown on fraudulent travel documents, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) successfully prevented two women from boarding their flights at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila. The incidents, which occurred on separate occasions, highlight the BI’s ongoing efforts to combat illegal travel and human trafficking. The first incident involved a 30-year-old woman…
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Philippines Strengthens Global Ties to Enhance Opportunities and Safeguard OFWs
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has intensified its efforts to broaden job prospects and bolster protections for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) as international demand for their skills continues to grow. At a recent press conference in Makati City, DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac highlighted the successful interactions with 40 ministers from various…
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Philippines Achieves Lowest Unemployment Rate Since 2005 in 2024
In a significant milestone for the Philippine economy, the unemployment rate dropped to a historic low of 3.8% in 2024, the best figure since 2005, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). This achievement was highlighted during the ‘Trabaho sa Bagong Pilipinas’ job fair held at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila on January…
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President Marcos Directs Full Government Support for 17 Rescued Filipino Seafarers
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has mandated the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to offer extensive assistance to the 17 Filipino seafarers from the M/V Galaxy Leader, who were recently liberated by Houthi rebels and returned to the Philippines. The directive was shared by Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac during a thanksgiving Mass held…
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Senator Padilla Calls for Review of OFBank and LandBank Merger Proposal
Senator Robinhood Padilla has introduced a resolution in the Senate to scrutinize the proposed merger between the Overseas Filipino Bank (OFBank) and the Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank). The senator emphasized the distinct roles of the two banks, with OFBank dedicated to serving overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and LandBank focused on supporting the agricultural…
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