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24 Filipino Workers Released from Russia After Marcos-Putin Talks
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24 Filipino Workers Released from Russia After Marcos-Putin Talks

Twenty-four Filipino workers detained in Yakutsk, Russia, have returned home following discussions between Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The release was a result of diplomatic efforts between the two leaders.

Three Filipinos Wounded in Kuwaiti Drone Strike
Worldphilstar15d ago

Three Filipinos Wounded in Kuwaiti Drone Strike

Three Filipino workers were reportedly injured in a drone strike that occurred at Kuwait International Airport, according to reports from Kuwaiti state media. The incident caused casualties among foreign nationals.

Repatriated OFWs Receive Government Aid in Philippines
Worldinquirer2mo ago

Repatriated OFWs Receive Government Aid in Philippines

Two Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who recently returned to the Philippines received aid from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). One of the repatriated workers had flown to Kuwait with hopes for a better future for her children.

800 Filipino Workers Repatriated from Middle East
Politicsphilstar3mo ago

800 Filipino Workers Repatriated from Middle East

The Department of Migrant Workers announced that approximately 800 overseas Filipino workers from the Middle East are in the process of repatriation, with a fourth government-chartered flight scheduled to depart from Saudi Arabia.

Two Filipinos Arrested in UAE
WorldRappler3mo ago

Two Filipinos Arrested in UAE

The Philippine embassy confirmed the arrest of two overseas Filipino workers in the UAE and stated it has extended legal assistance, though charges were not specified.

Untangling the ‘balikbayan’ box pileup at BOC
Cultureinquirer3mo ago

Untangling the ‘balikbayan’ box pileup at BOC

MANILA, Philippines — On average, hundreds of thousands of “balikbayan boxes” enter the Philippines every year, carrying not just gifts, but the love and sacrifice from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to their families. Thousands of these boxes, however, have been abandoned, some sitting in warehouses for nearly three years. Their contents have been spoiled, damaged, or

Filipino Workers in Czech Republic Face Pressure and Extortion
Politicsirozhlas12d ago

Filipino Workers in Czech Republic Face Pressure and Extortion

Some Filipino workers in the Czech Republic are reportedly facing pressure and extortion, including demands for 100,000 crowns or threats of being blacklisted if they do not complete a two-year contract. This comes as the Czech Republic seeks to attract more workers from the Philippines.

‘If I go home, we don’t have enough money’: the low-paid Filipino workers caught up in the war on Iran
WorldThe Guardian3mo ago

‘If I go home, we don’t have enough money’: the low-paid Filipino workers caught up in the war on Iran

Filipino carer Mary Ann De Vera was the first victim of the war in Israel, while thousands of others remain in vulnerable positions across the Middle East Sirens warning of Iranian missiles blare out so frequently that Joycee Pelayo, a Filipino living near to Tel Aviv, doesn’t leave the house any more. Each time an alert sounds, she rushes to help the older man she cares for, supporting him into a wheelchair, then down the steps into a nearby shelter. “Last night, there were three alerts. We ...

Middle East Conflict's Economic Impact on the Philippines
WorldRappler3mo ago

Middle East Conflict's Economic Impact on the Philippines

An analysis explores the potential economic repercussions of the Middle East conflict on the Philippines, outlining scenarios ranging from a sustained energy crisis and high inflation to a significant reduction in remittances from overseas Filipino workers.

Labor Day Marked by Protests, Job Fairs, and Wage Demands
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Labor Day Marked by Protests, Job Fairs, and Wage Demands

Workers across various regions observed Labor Day with protests demanding wage increases, tax reforms, and improved working conditions. The day also featured job fairs offering thousands of opportunities and discussions on labor policies.

Senate OKs bills to protect OFW remittances
Businessphilstar3mo ago

Senate OKs bills to protect OFW remittances

Amid concerns that the escalating Middle East crisis could threaten the jobs of overseas Filipino workers and adversely affect their families through global inflation, the Senate approved on third…