How to Send Money Without Paying For Remittance Fee
According to the International Labor Organization’s Global Estimates on Migrant Workers, 2015, there are 11.5 million migrant workers worldwide, from which 27.4 percent are employed in the Arab states.
Many of these workers -- a…
Only 19 Of 1,000 Filipinos in Libya Want to Go Home
Only 19 of around 1,000 Filipinos in Tripoli wanted to be repatriated as the rest working or living in the Libyan capital saw no immediate need to go home, the Philippine embassy there said on Monday.
Chargés d’affaires and Philippine…
Filipina Hiker Dies After Falling While Taking Selfie in HK
A Filipino woman died in a Hong Kong hospital after falling down a waterfall in a country park on Friday, April 5, a report from South China Morning Post said.
The Filipina, who works as a customer service officer of a finance company,…
Filipina Arrested at Philippine Consulate HK Over Alleged Illegal Recruitment
A 40-year-old Filipina was arrested at the premises of the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong for alleged illegal recruitment, The SUN reported.
The woman had obtained money reportedly by deception from a Filipina domestic worker…
5 Die As Van Carrying OFWs Catching Flight to Middle East Rolls Over
At least five people were killed when a van bringing them to Clark International Airport rolled over after a suspected blown tire on Saturday, March 23.
Local media said police authorities have yet to identify the victim.
The…
Filipino Maid Fired From Work After Giving Employer Drink Laced With Urine
In her effort to win an employer's favorable treatment, a Filipino household service worker in Saudi Arabia has been fired after lacing the employer's drink with urine.
The Filipino maid, only identified as Armida, 40, initially denied…
5 “Otso Diretso” Candidates Woo Filipino Voters in Hong Kong
Five opposition senatorial candidates under "Otso Diretso" coalition flew to Hong Kong over the weekend to woo Filipino voters for support in their candidacy in the 2019 midterm elections.
Human rights lawyer Chel Diokno, Marawi civic…
HK OFW With Cervical Cancer Seeks Help After Let Go By Employer
A Filipina domestic worker in Hong Kong whose employment was terminated allegedly after her employer found out she has cancer.
Baby Jane Allas, 38, found out that she has cervical cancer in January. Despite of this, Allas, who is a…
Dead Filipino Worker Found Hanging in Saudi Workplace, Wife Suspects Foul Play
A Filipino worker based in Saudi Arabia was found dead hanging within his workplace premises Wednesday afternoon, just days after allegedly receiving death threats from his co-workers, the victim's wife said.
Before his dead body was…
Husband Seeks Wife’s Return Over Alleged Affair Abroad
A Filipino man who suspect his wife based abroad is having an affair, sought help from a popular TV program to repatriate his spouse.
The husband, whose name was withheld in Raffy Tulfo's program, showed photos of his OFW wife, Maria…