DSWD Prepares Support for Filipinos Repatriation from Israel-Iran War
MANILA — The Philippine government is gearing up to support overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families in the event of a mandatory repatriation triggered by the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced Thursday. Director Edwin Morata of the DSWD’s Protective Services Bureau-Crisis Intervention Unit said the agency has mobilized teams...
Israel and Jordan Coordinate to Repatriate 17 Filipino Officials This Week Amidst Missile Attacks from Iran
Israel is working to repatriate 17 Filipino officials stranded in the country within the week as its conflict with Iran escalates into its fifth day, an Israeli aid official said Tuesday. Irit Savion Waidergorn, deputy head of Israel’s international aid agency MASHAV, said the group, primarily composed of mayors participating in a study tour on urban agriculture and green cities,...
PH Mobilizes Emergency Support for OFWs Caught in Israel-Iran Conflict
The Philippine government has launched emergency support measures for 14 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) caught in an Iranian missile strike that hit a residential building in Rehovot, Israel, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced Monday. In a news release, the DMW said it is coordinating closely with the Philippine Embassy in Tel...
Israel to Cover Medical Costs for Filipinos Injured in Iranian Air Raids
MANILA — Israel will fully cover hospitalization costs for Filipinos injured in recent Iranian air raids, Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines Ilan Fluss announced Tuesday, underscoring the country’s commitment to supporting all victims within its borders. According to the Philippine Embassy in Israel, no Filipinos were killed in the attacks, but seven were injured, including one in critical condition. Fluss...
Injured Filipino Workers Evacuated as Israel-Iran Tensions Escalate
The Philippine government has evacuated 18 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from the volatile Middle East region, with two workers suffering injuries from recent Iranian missile attacks in Israel, government officials announced Monday. Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac revealed that one OFW is in critical condition in an Israeli intensive care unit, while another has sustained moderate injuries...
Iloilo Province Launches Emergency Hotline for Overseas Workers Amid Middle East Tensions
ILOILO CITY — In response to escalating conflicts in the Middle East, the Iloilo Provincial Government has established a 24/7 emergency hotline to support overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families potentially affected by the ongoing Israel-Iran crisis. "Operation Bulig Ilonggo" provides a critical lifeline for local workers and their relatives, provincial employment officials said Monday. The initiative, authorized under...
Migrant Domestic Workers in Hong Kong Demand Living Wage, Regulated Hours
HONG KONG — On International Domestic Workers Day, the Asian Migrants Coordinating Body Hong Kong (AMCB-IMA HKM) honored the contributions of over 300,000 migrant domestic workers (MDWs) in Hong Kong, while renewing calls for better wages, regulated working hours, and stronger labor protections. The group relaunched its 3Ws campaign—focused on securing a living wage, regulating working hours, and upholding...
15-year-old Carlo Acutis to Be Canonized in Historic Vatican Ceremony
VATICAN CITY — In a landmark moment for the Catholic Church, 15-year-old Carlo Acutis will be declared a saint on September 7, 2025, marking the first canonization of a digital-era youth and signaling a potential renaissance of religious engagement among younger generations. Pope Leo XIV will preside over the ceremony in St. Peter's Square, transforming Acutis from a teenage tech...
Overseas Filipinos Keep Independence Day Spirit Alive
MANILA, Philippines — As the Philippines commemorates Independence Day on June 12, honoring the revolutionaries who secured freedom from colonial rule in 1898, over 10 million Filipinos abroad reflect on their own modern-day heroism. Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and migrant Filipinos, some with dual citizenship, celebrate not just history but their ongoing sacrifices, embodying resilience far from home. Elisa Villena,...
