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The Significance of Pope Francis to the Filipino and Other Migrant Workers Worldwide

Every day, thousands of Filipinos leave their homes to work overseas. Many of them do so with courage, faith, and an overwhelming desire to...

20 Filipino Seafarers Under Investigation in South Korea Over Record Drug Bust; DMW Vows Legal Support

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has pledged full legal support for 20 Filipino crew members of the M/V Lunita, a Norwegian-flagged cargo vessel...

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The Significance of Pope Francis to the Filipino and Other Migrant Workers Worldwide

Every day, thousands of Filipinos leave their homes to work overseas. Many of them do so with courage, faith, and an overwhelming desire to...

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The Significance of Pope Francis to the Filipino and Other Migrant Workers Worldwide

Every day, thousands of Filipinos leave their homes to work overseas. Many of them do so with courage, faith, and an overwhelming desire to...

Guide to 2025 Online Voting for Overseas Filipinos

With just two days left before the start of internet voting for Filipinos abroad, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is reminding all overseas registered...

20 Filipino Seafarers Under Investigation in South Korea Over Record Drug Bust; DMW Vows Legal Support

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has pledged full legal support for 20 Filipino crew members of the M/V Lunita, a Norwegian-flagged cargo vessel...

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Domestic Helpers in Kuwait: Types of Abuse They Endure

Earlier in January 2023, Jullebee Ranara, a Filipino domestic helper working in Kuwait, told her family that she was afraid of her employer's 17-year-old...

Finding Job as a Factory Worker in Korea

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...

Understanding Infidelity Among OFWs and Spouses

Infidelity is a complex issue that can affect both overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families. While away from home and loved ones, some...

When Balikbayan Box Items Are Unappreciated By Recipients: 3 Questions to Ask Ourselves

Sending a balikbayan box has been a part of the lifestyle of many overseas Filipino workers. On a carton box, about three to four...

Filipino Nurse in the USA: Joanne Vilchez-Baysa

Hi everyone, my name is Joanne Vilchez Baysa, born in Zamboanga del Norte and working as a staff nurse at the Pre-Admission Testing Clinic...

OFW Statistics: 13 Facts & Figures About Overseas Filipino Workers

OFW statistics about Filipinos working and living abroad, their lifestyles, and demographic data continue to change. The desire to work abroad remains high, although...

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...

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...

The Impact of Coronavirus on OFWs and Philippine Economy

Just like many other countries, the Philippines has been struggling to cope up with the impact of coronavirus. Movement of citizens has been restricted,...

Taiwan Money Remittance: Importance of Convenience to OFWs and Families

Sending money to the family in the Philippines is one of the many to-do lists overseas Filipino workers have planned to do even before...

4 Lessons OFWs Learned With Coronavirus Health Crisis

Some lessons are learned in school, others are in real-life experience, sometimes in a hard way. For us overseas Filipino workers, the learning process...

15 OFW Family Bonding Activities During Coronavirus Crisis

Filipinos often find a sliver of hope amid the tragedy unfolding in our lives. We live in a country beset with natural disasters such...