Gov’t Agencies Unite for OFW Program

The Department of Labor and Employment has partnered with other government agencies in launching the Kabayanihan program, integrating various social protection services for overseas Filipino workers, the DOLE said in a press release. The DOLE, Social...

PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG Tapped to Boost Worker Benefits

In its effort to ensure wider coverage and labor protection for workers, the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) has tapped the assistance of the Philippine Health Insurance (PhilHealth) and the Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) or Pag-IBIG Fund. Labor...

Pag-IBIG Fund for OFWs: What’s the Deal?

For overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) the recently signed HDMF Law of 2009 which expands the membership coverage of the Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund) starting January 2010 is a good way to allow them to invest for the future. But for others...