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3 Ways the Strict HK Social Distancing Laws Impact Domestic Workers
Social distancing during days off
On August 2, 2020, Sunday, Filipino domestic workers typically take their days off. On a fine day, they gather at their designated areas in parks, streets, and even pedestrian bridges. A stricter rule…
P100,000 Loan for Returning OFWs Who Wish to Start Business
The Philippine government on Tuesday launched a program that allows repatriated overseas Filipino workers to borrow up to P100,000 to start a business.
Returning OFWs may avail of the loan through the "Helping the Economy Recover Through…
88 More Deceased OFWs Arrive in the Philippines From Saudi Arabia
A total of 88 overseas Filipino workers who died in Saudi Arabia comprised the second wave of deceased OFWs repatriated back in the Philippines on Sunday July 19. This comes after the remains of 49 other OFWs were returned home.
This is…
COVID-19 and OFWs: Over 90,000 Filipinos Return From Abroad
The number of overseas Filipino workers who have returned home has reached 90,497 after 11,688 additional Filipinos arrived in the Philippines were added to the figure, the Department of Foreign Affairs said.
Of this number, 40,540 are…
Cebu Pacific Resumes Dubai-Manila Flight
After four months of hiatus, Philippine budget carrier Cebu Pacific is resuming its Manila-Dubai commercial service starting July 12.
However, all other Cebu Pacific's international flights will remain cancelled until July 31.
The…
7 Filipinas Among 28 New Covid-19 Cases in Hong Kong
Hong Kong has grappled in what's been dubbed the third wave of infections as 28 new cases were confirmed by health authorities on Saturday, July 11.
A record seven newly-arrived Filipinas from Manila were among the confirmed cases. The…
Remains of 49 Fallen OFWs From Saudi Arabia Arrive in the Philippines
The remains of 49 Filipino workers who died in Dammam and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia has arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
According to the Department of Labor and Employment, 20 of them died of COVID-19 while the rest died of…
Survey: How Did COVID-19 Impact Well-Being of OFWs?
How has the Covid-19 crisis affected you? It is really important to find out how migrant workers are affected by the global pandemic to ensure their safety and well-being. Academic researchers from the University of Sunderland in the United…
SSS Members Who Lost Jobs Due to Covid-19 Can Apply For Up to P20K Benefit
Members of Social Security System based in Hong Kong can apply for SSS unemployment benefit of up to P20,000 if they lost their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic, a local SSS officer said in a report by The SUN.
Lester Mata, SSS Hong…
DOLE Vows OFWs Reach Their Homes in 3-5 Days After Arrival in Philippines
The Department of Labor and Employment vowed to bring repatriated overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to their respective homes with dispatch.
During the send-off ceremony for some 200 migrant workers at the Paranaque Integrated Exchange…
