MANILA — The Senate has unanimously approved Senate Bill No. 2423, the proposed Bagong Balikbayang Manggagawa Act, on third reading. The House of Representatives had already passed its own version. The bill aims to create …
Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who come home in distress can get immediate support at the airport. The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) said arriving workers may approach its Airport Arrival Assistance Desk at NAIA Terminals …
At present, there are around 380,000 foreign domestic helpers (FDH) in Hong Kong, majority of which come from the Philippines, Indonesia, and other countries. As of October 2026, their minimum monthly wage is HK$ 5,220, …
After being diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2019, Baby Jane Allas, an OFW in Hong Kong, was dismissed from her job. She believed it was an unlawful dismissal and challenged the decision. Unfortunately, she passed …
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), along with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and other agencies, continues to help OFWs and families affected by the global crisis. These efforts are part of the “Saving …
The Certificate of No Criminal Conviction (CNCC) is an official document which certifies that a person has no criminal record. Issued by the Hong Kong Police Force, it is typically required for visa and immigration …
Filipino migrant workers in Hong Kong who are interested in becoming live-in caregivers may soon receive the necessary training without having to return to the Philippines. This is in relation to the city’s upcoming pilot …
By 2046, experts predict that one in every three people in Hong Kong will be 60 years old and above. To address the city’s rapidly ageing population, the government is set on launching a pilot …
The Government announced a 2.35 percent increase in the minimum wage of foreign domestic helpers (FDHs) in Hong Kong, raising the amount from HK$ 5,100 to HK$ 5,220 per month. The decision was made after …