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Filipino Migrants in US Face Deportation—Help Urgently Needed

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 7, 2025

A group of migrant advocates is urging the Philippine government to take immediate action in assisting Filipino workers affected by the U.S. crackdown on undocumented immigrants under the Trump administration. Deportations Begin—Filipinos at Risk According to Tanggol Migrante, a coalition of Filipino migrant groups, several undocumented Filipino workers have already been arrested despite the Department […]

OWWA Unveils a Bold New Logo – See the Fresh Look

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 6, 2025

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has officially launched its new logo, marking a significant transformation for the agency that serves millions of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) worldwide. The grand unveiling event took place on Wednesday, led by OWWA Administrator Arnell Ignacio and Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac. Why Change the […]

House Probes Shocking Mix-Up in OFW Repatriation

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 4, 2025

The Wrong Body Sent Home? 💔 The heartbreaking ordeal of an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW), Jenny Alvarado, has left her family devastated, prompting lawmakers to call for a House investigation into the shocking mishandling of her remains. What Happened? Jenny Alvarado, a domestic worker in Kuwait for over 8 years, tragically died of coal suffocation […]

543K OFWs Welcomed at NAIA Lounges – OWWA Reveals

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 3, 2025

Great news for our hardworking Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)! More than 543,000 OFWs have been served in the free 24/7 lounges at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), according to the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA). These special lounges were created to give comfort and relaxation to our modern-day heroes as they travel to and […]

Pinoy Nurse Aide in US Deported After Assault Charges

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 2, 2025

New York, USA – Filipino nursing aide Jovi Esperanza, who was previously charged with alleged patient assault, has returned to the Philippines after choosing voluntary deportation, according to Migrante New Jersey. Three Months in Detention Esperanza, 31 years old, spent three months at the Strafford County Correctional Facility in New Hampshire, where he was detained […]

Filipino Police Official Dies in Tragic Washington Air Crash

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 1, 2025

A Filipino police officer was one of the 67 people who tragically lost their lives in a horrific air collision in Washington, D.C. Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla confirmed this heartbreaking news. The victim was Police Colonel Pergentino Malabed, Jr., an officer from the Philippine National Police (PNP). He was in the United States on official […]

Filipino Nurses Wanted in the US, But Immigration Rules Worry

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 31, 2025

The United States still needs more healthcare workers, including Filipino nurses, but many applicants are now worried about the strict immigration policies under the new US administration. 📌 Why Do Filipino Nurses Want to Work in the US? Bianca Louise Carino and Frances Campomanes are among the many Filipino nurses hoping to work in the […]

DOLE Steps In to Help Pinoys in US Facing Deportation

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 30, 2025

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has promised to help Filipinos in the United States who might be sent back home due to strict new immigration rules. DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma announced on Wednesday that they will work together with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to support affected Filipinos. “DOLE will continue helping […]

24 Filipinos Deported from US Over Crimes—What Happened?

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 29, 2025

In a recent development, 24 Filipinos were deported from the United States for being linked to illegal activities, though their crimes were not considered very serious. This is part of a larger effort by the US government to remove individuals who have been involved in criminal activities, especially under the mass deportation plan promised by […]

PH Gov’t Pursues Justice for Pinay Wife Killed by Slovenian

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 28, 2025

In Vienna, the Philippine government is taking action to ensure justice for Marvil Facturan, a Filipina tragically killed during a vacation in Slovenia. Philippine Ambassador to Austria Evangelina Lourdes A. Bernas confirmed that efforts are underway to file a formal case against her Slovenian husband, Mitja Kocjancic, the primary suspect in the crime. Bringing Marvil […]

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