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DMW Undersecretary Patricia Caunan Sworn in as new OWWA Administrator
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Patricia Yvonne Caunan as the new administrator of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), marking a strategic...
OWWA Administrator Fired Over Unauthorized P1.4 Billion Land Deal
MANILA, Philippines — A top Philippine migrant workers official was ousted Friday after allegedly bypassing board approval for a controversial 1.4-billion-peso land acquisition deal,...
Hong Kong Hosts Global Friendship Games, Uniting International Bowlers
The Filipino Bowling Club of Hong Kong successfully hosted the Global Friendship Games 2025, an international bowling tournament that drew participants from multiple countries...
Migrant Workers Secretary Urges Lawmakers to Prioritize Overseas Filipino Workers’ Welfare
The Philippines' Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is pushing newly elected officials to prioritize the protection and reintegration of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), a...
Overseas Filipino Remittances Climb 2.6% in March, Central Bank Reports
MANILA — Remittances from overseas Filipino workers continued their steady ascent in March, providing a crucial financial lifeline for millions of Philippine families, the...
4 Filipino Seafarers Under Investigation in Massive Drug Bust in South...
MANILA — The Philippine government is providing comprehensive support to 20 Filipino seafarers involved in a massive drug seizure aboard the M/V Lunita in...
French Actor Gerard Depardieu Convicted of Sexual Assault, Given Suspended Sentence
In a landmark case that resonates with the ongoing #MeToo movement, renowned French actor Gerard Depardieu was found guilty Tuesday of sexually assaulting two...
Bong Go Leads Early Returns as PPCRV Highlights Swift Vote Counting
MANILA – The Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) announced Monday night that nearly 75 percent of precinct votes nationwide have been successfully...
Justice for OFWs: Arrest Warrants Sought for Nina Mabatid and Associates
The United Filipinos in Hong Kong (UNIFIL-Migrante) is calling for the immediate issuance of arrest warrants against Cebu City councilor candidate Prisca Nina Mabatid...
U.S., China Report Progress in Geneva Trade Talks Amid Ongoing Tensions
GENEVA — Senior economic officials from the United States and China emerged from high-stakes trade negotiations Sunday with cautious optimism, signaling potential breakthrough in...
