MANILA — The Philippines is spearheading regional efforts to strengthen protections for migrant workers after hosting a key ASEAN meeting focused on advancing labor reforms and safeguarding worker rights across Southeast Asia. The 19th meeting of the ASEAN Committee on...
Segment 1 — Intro SummaryGood day. In today’s OFW news update, we begin with the government’s latest reintegration support for returning migrant workers, followed by a report on the Philippines’ repatriation efforts from the Middle East, and then a...
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Welcome to Canvas and Keys podcast. Dive into our video podcast collection curated for Hong Kong locals and the dynamic Filipino expatriate community who share a passion for sophisticated, trend-setting lifestyles. In this podcast series, we explore the heartbeat...
CEBU, Philippines — The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration on Friday inaugurated its third Overseas Filipino Worker lounge in the country at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport, offering migrant workers a dedicated space to rest and access government services before their...
The Filipino Bowling Club of Hong Kong (FBCHK), established in 2011, successfully held its Tournament 2026 on Sunday, June 21, at the Dacos Bowling Centre in Tsuen Wan, New Territories, drawing 21 teams of Filipino bowling enthusiasts from across...
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine authorities are investigating a suspected illegal recruitment and human trafficking network after 24 overseas Filipino workers detained in Russia for more than nine months were repatriated home, the Department of Migrant Workers said Monday. The workers...
Hong Kong is pulling out all the stops for its 29th anniversary as a Special Administrative Region, with the government and community partners rolling out an expansive package of freebies, discounts and cultural access to mark the July 1...
MANILA — Twenty-four overseas Filipino workers detained in Russia for nearly nine months have been repatriated to the Philippines following a personal appeal by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Russian President Vladimir Putin, officials said Sunday. The workers arrived at...
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the release of an additional PHP3 billion to strengthen government efforts to repatriate and reintegrate overseas Filipino workers displaced by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, officials said Sunday. Executive...
MANILA — Philippine authorities rescued 78 prospective overseas Filipino workers from an unregistered accommodation facility in Palanan, Makati after inspectors found the site operating without proper permits and in unsafe living conditions, the Department of Migrant Workers said Thursday. The...