MANILA — A Filipino overseas worker has been safely repatriated to the Philippines after being acquitted of death sentence charges in Saudi Arabia, marking a significant diplomatic success for the Philippine government. Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo...
HONG KONG — As McDonald’s celebrates its 50th anniversary in Hong Kong, its flagship store in the Admiralty Centre is poised to become the busiest in the fast-food chain’s global network of over 40,000 outlets, a testament to its...
Honoring the backbone of the Philippine economy, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration celebrated migrant workers Monday, casting a spotlight on their sacrifices and economic resilience. Regional Director Martel Dasayon delivered an emotional tribute at the Baguio Convention Center, where over...
On a sunny Sunday, June 8, 2025, the heart of Hong Kong’s Central District buzzed with energy as thousands of Filipino migrant workers gathered to celebrate the 30th Migrant Workers Day. The event, titled "Serbisyo Caravan: Handog sa Araw...
The Philippine government has launched a robust initiative to support millions of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) returning home, establishing the National Reintegration Network (NRN) to streamline and enhance reintegration services, officials announced Saturday. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) spearheaded...
HONG KONG — For nearly two years, Filipino migrant workers in Hong Kong have been fighting for justice in a high-profile illegal recruitment and trafficking case linked to former Cebu City councilor Prisca Niña Mabatid and her associates. Despite...
Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee on Friday ordered urgent action to address black particles found in tap water at two housing estates in Fanling, directing officials to replace a 400-meter steel water pipe lined with bitumen, identified as...
Hong Kong officials on Thursday addressed concerns over black particles found in tap water at two housing estates in Fanling, assuring residents that the water remains safe for consumption despite the presence of residue likely stemming from infrastructure materials...
Hong Kong’s iconic Octopus card company is expanding its reach into ride-hailing, announcing a new “Easy Ride” service that will allow users to book and pay for taxis directly through the Octopus App. The service, unveiled Wednesday, will initially include...
HONG KONG — Filipino migrant workers, organized by United Filipinos in Hong Kong (UNIFIL-Migrante), staged a protest outside the Philippine Consulate on Tuesday, demanding for the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to scrap its mandatory contribution collections and premium...