POEA Guidelines on OEC Processing for Returning OFWs
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration has issued specific guidelines regarding the processing of exit clearance of returning workers pursuant to the POEA Governing Board Resolution No. 4, Series of 2018 amending Section 22 of…
Cancer-stricken Ex-Domestic Worker Gets Surprise Visit From Former Ward
It was a terrible blow for Remelyn Zubiaga Yumul when she learned of the diagnosis that she has ovarian cancer. But despite of her affliction, one unexpected source of joy arrived: a surprise visit from a former ward she used to care for in…
Pinoy Hotel Accountant in Dubai Court For Stealing Over AED250,000 From Guests
A Filipino working as an accountant for a hotel in Dubai is on trial after he was accused of stealing AED252,245 (P3.548 million) from guests by tampering their insurance claims, according to a report by Gulf News.
The suspect, 33,…
How to Send Money Without Paying 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…