2 Filipino Domestic Workers Commit Suicide in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia
A Filipino domestic helper based in Lebanon, and another based in Saudi Arabia, reportedly took their own lives last week, a report from the Philippine Star said.
According to the Department of Foreign Affairs, it has expressed…
Filipina Domestic Helper Avoids Jail Term After Taking Cash Left at ATM in HK
A veteran Filipino domestic helper was spared of jail term after she pleaded guilty to taking cash that was left behind in an automated teller machine in Hong Kong.
Felomana J was sentenced on June 8 to four weeks in prison by Eastern…
7 Common Items Found Inside Balikbayan Boxes
No matter what the contents are, recipients of balikbayan boxes can feel the love sent from far away places.
Stabbed Filipino Nurse in Saudi Hospital Honored By Emir of Madinah
A high-ranking official of a Saudi Arabian city of Madinah has paid tribute to a Filipino nurse who was stabbed inside a hospital, a report by Saudi Gazette said.
Emir of Madinah Prince Faisal Bin Salman has honored 29-year-old emergency…
What You Need to Know About Duty- and Tax-Free Privileges For Balikbayans and OFWs
Changing systems, lack of transparency, inaccurate presentation of data and other sources of confusion results in hesitation among OFWs and balikbayans to bring goods and equipment for fear of getting taxed heavily. Here's what you need to…
OWWA Releases P7.5M For ‘Balik Pinas Balik Hanapbuhay’ Program
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration has released P7.58 million in livelihood assistance to its member-migrant workers under the “Balik Pinas Balik Hanapbuhay” program during the first three months of the year.
OWWA Davao Region…
Hong Kong Airlines Launch HK-MNL Flights
Filipinos in Hong Kong will now have more choices when flying home as Hong Kong Airlines launched its maiden flight from Hong Kong to Manila on June 1.
Tang King Shing, vice chairman of Hong Kong Airlines, said there has been a steady…
Bayani Family Care Health Insurance Program for OFWs Launched
A new health insurance program which is intended to reduce the cost of hospitalization of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families was launched Wednesday.
The Bayani Family Care Program is a health care plan that provides…
Police Release Ex-Boss of Filipina Helper Who Fell to Her Death in China For Lack of Evidence
Police authorities in Hong Kong released the former employers of Lorain Asuncion, the Filipina domestic worker who fell to her death on July 24 last year while in Shenzhen during a supposed holiay visit.
“After enquiry and investigation,…
HK Lawmaker Expresses Concern Over Domestic Workers Gathering at Public Places
A Hong Kong politician has expressed concern over the gathering of foreign domestic workers and urged the government to provide more facilities for them during their days off so they don't gather in public places, which affect other…