The Philippines, like many other countries, faces a range of health challenges that affect the well-being of its population. Among these challenges are the...
Three Filipino seafarers have been confirmed dead, while five others were rescued after the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier MV Eternity C was attacked by Houthi rebels and sank off the coast of Yemen on July 8, according to the Department...
If you're a Filipino migrant worker or balikbayan returning home for a short visit, you already know the emotional rollercoaster that comes with it....
Approaching former President Rodrigo Duterte's 80th birthday, Filipinos worldwide gathered to demand his return from the International Criminal Court's custody.
From the UK to Australia,...
To Filipinos traveling overseas, getting a visa can be a time-consuming, if not resource-draining exercise. Consulates and embassies often require plenty of documentation to justify them granting visas: financial statements and proof of employment are among them. And that's if the destination country has its consular presence in the Philippines. Given such challenges faced by a legitimate tourist, another...
Three Filipino seafarers have been confirmed dead, while five others were rescued after the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier MV Eternity C was attacked by Houthi rebels and sank off the coast of Yemen on July 8, according to...
The Philippine government's Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) aims to assist Filipinos migrating or working abroad in better understanding the country in which they will...
Many overseas Filipino workers have lost their jobs, had their incomes slashed, or been afflicted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Yet, even as they become...
Medical exams are a standard requirement for employment, especially for overseas jobs. One way to determine whether an applicant is in good health and...
Under Compulsory Insurance Coverage for Agency-Hired Migrant Workers, beneficiaries of overseas Filipino workers who succumb to ailments while under contract in their jobs abroad...
Homesickness has always plagued overseas Filipino workers (OFW) throughout the years. And for a good reason, feeling homesick manifests that affinity of the OFW...
Filipinos and other foreign workers who meet the Korean government's essential criteria may be able to find jobs in South Korea as factory workers.
Filipino...
In the Philippines, individuals with long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments are designated as Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), a category that may hinder...
The Overseas Workers Welfare Association (OWWA) has released funds amounting to a total of P26 million to 10,512 long-time members under the OWWA Rebate...