APRIL 15, 2026 – The Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) has issued an advisory regarding syndicates that lure Filipino jobseekers with work abroad, only to force them into joining foreign military service. The advisory was issued after an emergency case conference, which was based on specific complaints of Filipinos who were being trafficked under false … READ MORE
APRIL 10, 2026 – The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) launched the OFW Global Training Center on Friday, April 10, at 39 Jalan U Thant, Taman U Thant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This facility is the third OFW Global Center worldwide, after those in Hong Kong and Taipei. Its inauguration was led by Philippine Ambassador … READ MORE
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) often works hand-in-hand with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), an executive department of the Philippine government that is responsible for protecting Filipinos’ rights and promoting social development. The DSWD implements various programs for the poor, vulnerable, and disadvantaged programs. It also develops and enhances programs for … READ MORE
APRIL 6, 2026 – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) led the launching of “Bagong Pilipinas: Bayanihan para sa Balikbayang Manggagawa” National Reintegration Network (NRN) and Job Fair for repatriated overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). The program serves as a one-stop platform that offers different types of assistance to OFWs and their families, especially those who are … READ MORE
APRIL 5, 2026 – The Pag-IBIG Fund has approved a special benefits package for repatriated overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), enabling them to access their savings and receive temporary relief on housing loan payments as they recover and rebuild their lives back in the Philippines. This latest move by Pag-IBIG Fund goes in line with the … READ MORE
MARCH 27, 2026 – In Samar, the city government of Calbayog launched on Friday an online platform that aims to support and strengthen communication for its residents who are living and working abroad, especially those in the Middle East. The platform, i-Konek Calbayog Registry Portal, was developed to help build an extensive database of Calbayog … READ MORE
MARCH 27, 2026 – To make payment of membership contributions easier and more accessible, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with GCash, a subsidiary of Globe Telecom and the leading “mobile wallet” and “finance super-app” in the Philippines. The partnership signing was led by OWWA Administrator Patricia … READ MORE
MARCH 17, 2026 – Fifty-one Filipino professionals in Taiwan took their oath in a ceremony held during the Alagang OWWA Caravan. The event was held on Sunday, March 15, at the OWWA Global Center, located in Chang Hong New Era Building, Neihu District, Taipei City. Labor Attaché Atty. Alejandro A. Padaen of the Migrant Workers Office … READ MORE
MARCH 16, 2026 – The Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines Dana Kursh on Monday visited the wake of Mary Ann de Vera, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who was killed during a missile strike in Tel Aviv, Israel. The wake, held in Basista, Pangasinan, was also visited by Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) chief Patricia Yvonne … READ MORE
MARCH 5, 2026 – Posts have been circulating online about a PHP 150,000 financial assistance from the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA). To make the posts appear legitimate, AI videos, “deepfakes,” and other methods were used. Supposedly, the cash aid would be given to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who … READ MORE