Eala Advances to Miami Open Round of 16 With Comeback Victory
MIAMI, Fla. — Filipino tennis player Alexandra Eala booked her spot in the Round of 16 at the WTA 1000 Miami Open on Sunday, rallying past Poland's Magda Linette 6-3, 7-6 (2) in a thrilling match. Eala, ranked No. 29 in the world, trailed 5-4 in the second set before forcing a tiebreak, which she dominated 6-1 to secure the...
Philippine government launches massive land-and-air rescue for overseas workers
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government intensified its emergency repatriation operations Tuesday, welcoming six flights of citizens fleeing the escalating crisis in the Middle East as officials move to evacuate thousands of workers from the conflict-affected region. The arrivals are part of a massive logistical undertaking by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)...
DMW Vows Legal Aid for 3 OFWs Arrested in UAE Over Missile Attack Videos
The Philippine government is providing full legal assistance to three overseas Filipino workers arrested in the United Arab Emirates for allegedly posting videos related to missile attacks, amid tightened security measures and enforcement of cybercrime laws in the Gulf state. Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said Tuesday that the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has assigned a retained lawyer...
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Israeli President Meets Grieving Husband of Filipino Caregiver Killed in Iranian Missile Strike
JERUSALEM — Israeli President Isaac Herzog personally expressed condolences Thursday to the husband of a Filipino caregiver killed in an Iranian missile strike on Tel Aviv, praising her heroism and assuring financial support for her family under Israel's war victims compensation program. Herzog met Bernie Galsim Lavarias at the President's Residence (Beit HaNassi) in Jerusalem, accompanied by Philippine Ambassador to...
What every repatriated OFW should know about government assistance programs that can help them
The Philippine government runs a comprehensive, multi-agency network of assistance programs for repatriated OFWs, covering everything from immediate cash relief to long-term livelihood and education support. Immediate Financial Aid Upon arrival, repatriated OFWs receive direct cash assistance through several channels. The OWWA Repatriation Assistance Program provides PHP 10,000 to PHP 20,000 for distressed workers, covering airport assistance and temporary shelter. The...
Iran Attacks on Iraqi Oilfields, Kuwait Cuts Output as Mideast Conflict Upends Energy Flows
The escalating U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran and Tehran's retaliatory strikes across the Gulf region have severely disrupted global energy markets and maritime transport, bringing traffic through the vital Strait of Hormuz to a near standstill. Benchmark Brent crude oil surged to $92.69 per barrel on Friday, climbing 8.5% for the day and nearly 30% over the past week, according...
DMW May Need Extra Funds for Mass OFW Repatriation if Middle East Conflict Worsens
Philippine officials told senators on Friday that the government may require additional funding to repatriate overseas Filipino workers from the Middle East if the region's escalating conflict worsens, as current resources are sufficient only for the present low volume of requests. Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac testified during a Senate hearing that the agency can manage with...
Middle East Conflict Could Last 4–8 Weeks, Philippine Officials Warn
The ongoing war in the Middle East, sparked by joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran that began late February, could persist for four to eight weeks, a Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs official told senators Friday. In a Senate Committee on Migrant Workers hearing held in Manila, DFA Assistant Secretary Germinia Usudan, who oversees Middle East and African affairs, described the...
Iran Targets U.S. Diplomatic Site in Dubai With Drone Strike as Gulf Conflict Widens
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A suspected Iranian drone struck a parking lot adjacent to the U.S. Consulate in Dubai on Tuesday, igniting a fire that sent plumes of black smoke into the sky but caused no injuries, U.S. and Emirati officials said. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the incident, telling reporters that a drone hit the parking area...
