7 Filipino Seafarers Injured in Drone Attack on Container Ship in Strait of Hormuz
MANILA — Seven Filipino seafarers were injured when an Iranian drone struck a Malta-flagged container vessel in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this month, the Philippine Department of Migrant Workers confirmed Thursday. The MV San Antonio was hit on May 5, leaving eight crew members wounded, seven of whom are Filipino nationals, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said at...
All 38 Filipino Seafarers Aboard Hantavirus-Stricken Cruise Ship Uninfected
MANILA — Philippine authorities said Thursday that all 38 Filipino crew members aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius have tested negative for hantavirus, even as an outbreak on the vessel has claimed the lives of three passengers since the ship departed Argentina roughly a month ago. Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac told reporters at Ninoy Aquino...
Migrant Workers’ Group Decries Displacement of Domestic Workers in Hong Kong
HONG KONG — A coalition representing Asian migrant workers is pushing back against complaints about domestic workers gathering in public spaces during rest days, saying the real issue is a chronic lack of adequate housing for the more than 340,000 migrant domestic workers employed across the city. The Asian Migrants' Coordinating Body (AMCB) issued a statement Wednesday criticizing what it...
Busy OFW? Eto SIM for $198 Lang for 4 Months ng Internet!
Ano gulat ka noh! Ito ang bagong SIM card ng Barkadahan sa SmarTone, ang $198 WOW SIM na pwede mag 4 months data! Bagay ito sa mga naghahanap ng sulit na data na pangmatagalan. Hindi raw makalabas kasi may alagang matanda, bata, busy lang sobra sa amo. Hindi na kailangan mag load buwan buwan. Ang WOW SIM ay may...
CAAP, DMW Opens Dedicated OFW Lounge at Zamboanga International Airport
Philippine aviation authorities inaugurated a dedicated lounge for overseas Filipino workers at the Zamboanga International Airport on Tuesday, the latest effort to improve services for the millions of Filipinos working abroad. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) opened the facility in partnership with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), providing a designated space offering comfort, assistance, and essential...
Philippine authorities warn of bigger eruption as Mayon activity intensifies
The Mayon Volcano erupted with explosive force on Saturday, triggering a massive collapse on its southern slope and sending superheated clouds of ash and gas screaming toward nearby villages. The eruption, which occurred on May 2, 2026, is the most severe in a series of intensifying activities over the last six months. Authorities reported that a significant portion of the...
Fanling Bypass Opens as First Infrastructure Milestone in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis Project
Hong Kong's new Fanling Bypass opened Sunday, marking the first major transport infrastructure to come into service as part of the ambitious Northern Metropolis development project, officials said. The four-kilometre Eastern Section of the bypass connects the edge of Tai Po on Fanling Highway to a new town in Fanling North, offering commuters an estimated 10-minute time saving during peak...
Israel Pledges Safety Protections for Filipino Workers Amid Ongoing Conflict
ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Israel's ambassador to the Philippines assured thousands of overseas Filipino workers in her country Thursday that they are protected under the same security measures afforded to Israeli citizens, as the conflict in the Middle East continues to claim lives and unsettle migrant communities abroad. Ambassador Dana Kursh, speaking to reporters during a two-day visit to Iloilo...
Migrant Workers in Hong Kong Face Worsening Conditions, Advocacy Group Says
HONG KONG — A coalition representing migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong and Macau returned to the streets on International Labour Day Thursday for the first time in six years, staging a protest outside the Central Government Office to demand better wages, regulated working hours, and improved living conditions. The Asian Migrants Coordinating Body (AMCB-IMA HK and Macau) marked May...
How the UAE’s exit from OPEC aligns the Gulf with the West, and could send oil prices tumbling for a generation
On the morning of April 28, 2026, a quiet announcement from Abu Dhabi's state news agency sent shockwaves through energy ministries, trading floors, and foreign policy circles from Washington to Riyadh. The United Arab Emirates — a founding pillar of the OPEC oil cartel for nearly six decades — was walking out the door. Effective May 1. No long...
