OFW Returnees in Antique Lands PHP400,000 Grant for Mushroom Venture
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique — A group of returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Antique province has secured a PHP400,000 grant to launch an ambitious mushroom production project, aiming to meet rising local demand while providing a sustainable livelihood for its members, most of whom are women. The Federation of OFW Family Circle Sibalom, Inc., led by president Janet...
Migrant Domestic Workers in Hong Kong Face Healthcare Denial and Illegal Termination
Hong Kong, March 9, 2025 – A disturbing pattern of injustice has emerged in Hong Kong as hundreds of migrant domestic workers (MDWs) suffering from serious illnesses face illegal termination, leaving them without access to affordable healthcare. A recent report by the Federation of Asian Domestic Workers Unions (FADWU) and the Filipino Migrant Workers’ Coalition and Support Services (FilMCaSS-HK)...
Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Terminal Welcomes Major Cruise Ship Arrivals with Unique Experiences
This month, Hong Kong is rolling out the red carpet for 17 international cruise ships, with four docking over the weekend and bringing an estimated 5,400 tourists to the vibrant city. The influx of visitors marks a significant boost for the local tourism sector, as highlighted by the Hong Kong Tourism Board. On Saturday, the Celebrity Millennium, traveling from Singapore...
Hong Kong Targets Muslim-Friendly Tourism Boom with Halal Dining and Cultural Push
Hong Kong’s tourism industry is setting its sights on the burgeoning Muslim-friendly travel market, with officials urging the catering, hotel, and tourism sectors to seize opportunities tied to Islamic festivals like Eid al-Fitr, the celebration marking the end of Ramadan. The call to action came from Commissioner for Tourism Angelina Cheung Fung Wing-ping during a landmark event this week...
Hong Kong’s Leadership Marks International Women’s Day 2025 with Bold Commitment to Gender Equality
Chief Executive John Lee and his wife, Janet Lee, presided over a vibrant reception today in honor of International Women’s Day 2025, an event co-hosted by the Home & Youth Affairs Bureau and the Women’s Commission. The gathering underscored the importance of women’s empowerment and highlighted the city’s commitment to gender equality. In his address, Mr. Lee emphasized Hong Kong's...
DMW Announces Full Repatriation of Abandoned Filipino Seafarers
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced on Friday that all reported cases of abandoned Filipino seafarers have been successfully resolved, with the individuals now safely repatriated to the Philippines. During a press briefing, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac underscored the department's commitment to safeguarding the rights and well-being of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), particularly seafarers who...
International Women’s Day 2025 Unites the World in the Fight for Gender Justice and Equality
As the clock strikes midnight on March 8th, 2025, the world erupts in a symphony of celebration and reflection. International Women's Day, a global observance rooted in the fight for gender equality, takes center stage once more, shining a spotlight on the remarkable strides made and the work that lies ahead. This year's theme, "For All Women and Girls: Rights,...
Philippine Health Insurance Corp. to Reimburse PHP8.8 Billion in Denied Claims
MANILA – The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) announced Thursday that it will begin reprocessing 1.1 million denied claims, amounting to PHP8.8 billion. This initiative, detailed by PhilHealth President and CEO Edwin Mercado during a press conference in Pasig City, is set to cover unpaid claims dating from December 1, 2018, to December 31, 2024. Mercado emphasized that the reprocessing...
Philippines Boosts Support for Overseas Workers with New Civic Partnership
MANILA, Philippines — In a significant move to bolster protections for its millions of citizens working abroad, the Philippines’ Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has teamed up with a civic group to launch a slate of ambitious programs aimed at improving the lives of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). The partnership, formalized through a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the...
