OFW Features Archives - Page 46 of 59

Filipinos in UAE Rush to Go Home as Amnesty Program Ends Soon

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 29, 2024

Many Filipinos in the UAE who overstayed and couldn’t find new jobs are hurrying to complete their documents so they can go back to the Philippines before the amnesty program ends this Thursday, October 31, 2024. The Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General in Dubai are working hard to process repatriation papers […]

Pinay Cosmetologist Shines in Dubai’s Beauty Scene, Shares Her Humble Start!

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 28, 2024

In Dubai, Filipina cosmetologist Charmaine “Betty Arabia” Llerena is now a well-known name, attracting royalty and celebrities for her beauty services. But her story didn’t start out glamorous. When she first arrived in Dubai, Betty had to make do with just a shawarma and chai tea as her only meal of the day, budgeting tightly […]

290 Filipino OFWs Return Home Safely from Lebanon on Special Flight

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 27, 2024

A special chartered flight brought 290 Filipinos home from Lebanon on Friday due to the ongoing unrest in the Middle East, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced. The flight left Lebanon at 2 p.m. Beirut time, carrying 233 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) with their 13 family members, plus 21 other Filipinos and 23 dependents. […]

Filipino Teen Shines with Bronze Win in Australian Pickleball Championships!

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 26, 2024

GOLD COAST, Australia — Thirteen-year-old Filipino-Australian Javier Segui celebrated his birthday in an unforgettable way by winning a bronze medal at the 2024 Trilogy Funds Australian Pickleball Championships in Gold Coast! Competing in the 14 and Under Boys Singles Skill category, Javier’s first-ever tournament turned into a thrilling success. The championship, which ran from October […]

DMW Confirms Final Group of Pinoy Crew from Houthis-Attacked Ship Safely Back in PH

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 25, 2024

MANILA — The final group of Filipino seafarers from the ship attacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea is now safely back in the Philippines. Ten crew members from M/V Minoan Courage arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Wednesday afternoon. These ten seafarers are the last of the 21 Filipino crew members who […]

Pinoy OFWs in UAE Warned About Scammers Targeting Overstayers

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 24, 2024

With the amnesty period for overstayers nearing its end, Filipino workers in the UAE are being warned to avoid scammers while trying to fix their legal status. There have been reports of Filipinos, who thought they had sorted out their papers, being stopped at the airport and denied re-entry due to incomplete or fake documents. […]

OFW in Dubai Bounces Back After Job Loss and Closing Bank Account, Now Thriving!

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 23, 2024

A 31-year-old Filipino engineer from Cavite, Ryan Joe Panganiban Parpan OFW in Dubai, once lost his job and sold everything he owned to survive. Now, he’s making waves in Dubai’s Filipino music scene and even launched his own events management business. Six years ago, in 2018, Parpan lost his job as a draftsman during a […]

Filipinos in Lebanon Scared and Stuck as Conflict Worsens

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 22, 2024

Cici Brinces moved to Lebanon 14 years ago to work as a helper, got married, survived cancer, and had a son. But now, with bombs falling in Beirut, she wants to go back to the Philippines. “I feel like this is worse than when I had cancer,” she said, as she and her 10-year-old son […]

76 More OFWs Safely Return Home from Lebanon

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 21, 2024

Seventy-six overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and two of their dependents have safely arrived in the Philippines from Lebanon, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced. The group, who flew in on Emirates flight EK 334, landed at NAIA on Sunday. This brings the total number of OFWs repatriated by the government from Lebanon to 636, […]

OFW in UAE: Employers Helping Overstaying Filipinos Get Legal Work Papers

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 20, 2024

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Some OFW in UAE who have overstayed are now getting help from potential employers to secure proper documents during the government’s two-month amnesty program, according to Philippine Ambassador Alfonso Ver. At the processing center in Al Awir, employers like cleaning agencies are stepping in to provide necessary paperwork, such as […]

Marcos, Putin Discuss Energy and Food Security in Key Talks

Lacson Seeks Resolution on Senate Leadership in Special Session

Teodoro Ties Beijing Sanctions to Illegal Chinese Actions

PH to Open New Embassies in Astana & Accra – Marcos

Protect Impeachment Evidence After Senate Hack, House Urges!

DON’T PANIC: Responding to Drowning Asphyxia Explained!

RECENT NEWS