Government Expresses Concern Over East Rail Line Delays
The government expressed its concern Monday regarding significant delays on the East Rail Line caused by a malfunctioning engineering train near Fo Tan Station on Sunday. While passenger services continued, travelers faced extended journey times of 10 to 15 minutes due to the incident. In an official statement, authorities indicated that preliminary findings attribute the disruption to an equipment fault...
17 Earthquakes Rattle Cagayan Province in Under 6 Hours, Prompting Alerts for Aftershocks
LAOAG CITY, Philippines — A series of earthquakes rocked the waters near Dalupiri Island and Calayan, Cagayan, early Monday morning, with the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recording 17 tremors by 8 a.m. The most powerful quake, registering at magnitude 5.8, struck at approximately 1:18 a.m., located about 25 kilometers northwest of Dalupiri Island. This seismic activity, classified...
Vehicle Crashes Into Crowd at Vancouver Filipino Festival, Multiple Casualties Reported
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — A vehicle plowed into a crowd at the Lapu Lapu Day ‘25 Block Party in Vancouver on Saturday night, April 26, 2025, killing and injuring multiple people, authorities said. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. near Fraser Street and 43rd Avenue as the festival, a celebration of Filipino heritage, was concluding. The main act, Filipino-American rapper...
DMW Partners with Hong Kong Authorities to Combat Predatory Lending
The Philippine Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has teamed up with the Hong Kong Police Force to combat rising debt-related distress and suicides among overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Hong Kong, officials announced Thursday. The partnership aims to tackle predatory lending practices, with a focus on high-interest loans that have trapped many OFWs, DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said. In...
Philippines Cracks Down on Online Job Scams Targeting Overseas Workers
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has intensified its campaign against online job scams targeting Filipinos seeking employment abroad, following a directive from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to protect the welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). In a significant milestone, the DMW, in collaboration with social media platforms Facebook and TikTok, has successfully taken down...
Philippine Buffet “Pinas Sarap” Launches in Macau to Celebrate Filipino Food Month
The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has announced the launch of the "Pinas Sarap: A Filipino Buffet in Celebration of Filipino Food Month" at Mistral Restaurant in Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16. The event, which began on April 1, invites locals, expatriates, and Overseas Filipinos to enjoy traditional Filipino cuisine throughout the month. The buffet is available daily...
Government Launches Investigation into Detained Filipino Seafarers in Malaysia
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) will investigate the licensed manning agency and shipowner involved in the detention of eight Filipino seafarers in Malaysia. This inquiry aims to determine accountability and enhance protections for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac announced the investigation during a news release on Tuesday, emphasizing the need to uncover the circumstances...
DMW Issues Alert on Fake Lending Schemes Targeting OFWs
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has issued a warning to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) regarding the rise of loan scams targeting them on social media platforms like Facebook. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, the DMW emphasized its collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to enhance protections for OFWs against fraudulent lending companies. The agency cautioned, “Mga...
Pope Francis Laid to Rest: Thousands Gather as Vatican Mourns Pontiff
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis' body was carried in a solemn procession Wednesday from his Vatican residence to St. Peter's Basilica, marking the beginning of mourning for the pontiff who died two days ago from a stroke. Fourteen pallbearers in black suits and white gloves transported the open coffin across St. Peter's Square, accompanied by cardinals, priests, and Swiss Guards....
Passi City Opens Center to Support Overseas Filipino Workers
ILOILO CITY – A new center in Passi City aims to streamline access to government services for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from the city and surrounding municipalities. Cynthia Dario, manager of the Public Employment Services Office (PESO) Iloilo, announced on Monday that while other local government units have dedicated OFW desks, Passi City stands out with a purpose-built facility specifically...
