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 …
A proposed law could give retired overseas Filipino workers at least Php 5,000 a month in pension benefits. Senate Bill No. 252, known as the OFW Pension Act of 2025, seeks to create a dedicated …
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) are asking Congress to approve an additional Php 4 billion for their 2027 budget. The request, raised during a Senate Committee on …
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) released more than Php 304 million in assistance during the nationwide Handog ng Pangulo activity on September 14, 2026. Combined, the two …
Big news for Filipino domestic workers: the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in the Philippines has announced a major boost in protection measures and a minimum wage increase to USD 500 per month — a …
A few years back, the Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Hong Kong warned Filipinas to be careful of sweet-talking foreigners, as they could become victim of “love scams” or other similar crimes. Recently, the PCG …
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), through its attached agency, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), recently launched the first OFW Global Center, a space dedicated to the comfort and relaxation of overseas Filipino workers …
Overseas Filipino voters (over 83000 of them) in Hong Kong now have the opportunity to cast their votes online through the OVCS – Online Voting and Counting System, a modern and convenient alternative to traditional …
Philhealth, the country’s health insurance agency, plans to increase its contribution in accordance with the Universal Healthcare Law in June. The firm stated it will increase the contribution rate for members earning up to P80,000 …