TWO bills that would support overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families were passed on second reading on Monday at the House of Representatives. House Bill 10914, or the Free Financial ...

MANILA, Philippines — The administration of President Marcos is determined to give back, through comfortable lounges, to overseas Filipino workers by “institutionalizing” 24/7 free OFW lounges in all ...

Second, the House of Representatives recently approved House Bill (HB) No. 10914, or the “Free OFW Financial Education Act.” According to Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, this legislation ...

MANILA, Philippines — A Mindanao lawmaker has called for a congressional inquiry into the “tragic and suspicious” death of an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in Kuwait. Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus ...

MANILA, Philippines — The return of Mary Jane Veloso to the country is a testament that the government will do its best in protecting overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), House of Representatives Speaker ...

MANILA, Philippines — A substitute bill to proposals seeking a comprehensive and sustainable reintegration program for overseas Filipino workers has been approved by a House of Representatives panel.

MANILA, Philippines — A party list lawmaker is pushing for the creation of a registry for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to stop illegal recruitment and ensure that only those who are qualified will ...

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives should investigate the death of 35-year-old overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Dafnie Nacalaban in Kuwait, according to Cagayan de Oro City Rep. Rufus ...

Without greater medical coverage and social security, OFWs even in difficult situations abroad are likely to cling to their jobs, an OWWA director points out MANILA, Philippines – The country’s ...

The Philippine government has significantly enhanced its legal assistance programs for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) over the past years, unveiling policies. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, July 9, 2025 ...