
DMW Provides Livelihood Aid to Returning OFWs in Cebu
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has disbursed P615,000 in livelihood assistance to 41 returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Cebu, as part of an enhanced program.
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The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has disbursed P615,000 in livelihood assistance to 41 returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Cebu, as part of an enhanced program.

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is offering free health services and medical consultations for current and former overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families during the Migrant Workers Health Summit 2026.

Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) are experiencing homesickness but are not yet ready to return to the Philippines, indicating they are waiting for improved conditions in their home country before making the move.

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) rescued 55 prospective overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from unsafe and substandard accommodations in Imus City, Cavite.

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and GCash have formed a partnership aimed at providing sustainable livelihood opportunities for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) returning to the Philippines.

Returning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) from the Middle East can now register online to convert their years of work experience into academic credits towards a college degree.

One of eight repatriated Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) from the Middle East has found employment through a job fair organized by the Bulacan provincial government in the Philippines.

President Marcos announced that the government will provide chartered flights to safely repatriate Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) from conflict-affected areas in the Middle East.

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) will seek a supplemental budget as the Middle East conflict is expected to drag on, with more overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) wanting to return home.

Leyte Representative Martin Romualdez is advocating for the passage of a bill aimed at establishing and institutionalizing hospitals specifically for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) across the country.

Dozens of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Dubai are seeking help to track down an alleged Filipino scammer who reportedly gained their trust before proposing investments in non-existent airline tickets for higher returns.

A survey reveals that nearly 70% of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) cite higher potential income as their primary reason for leaving the country.

Three overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are now recovering after sustaining injuries during a drone and missile strike at Kuwait International Airport Terminal 1 on June 3, according to the Department of Migrant Workers.
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the Middle East are severely affected by the ongoing war, facing 'no work, no pay' situations.

Dubai reports the highest number of repatriations for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) as of April 17, with luck playing a role in some of their returns.

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.

MANILA, Philippines — There may be a need for a bigger allocation for the next year’s budget as the government needs to help overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who may be forced to return home due to…

President Bongbong Marcos announced that the Philippine government is arranging two chartered flights to repatriate some Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) from the Middle East this week.

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

The Philippine government expanded its Kaalaman Tungo sa Kabuhayan (K2K) program to offer more skills training, employment, and livelihood opportunities for returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to aid their reintegration.

President Marcos has ordered an additional P3 billion to be allocated to boost the repatriation and reintegration efforts for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) displaced from the Middle East. This funding aims to provide support and assistance to those affected.

President Marcos pledged to improve programs for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) during the 31st Migrant Workers’ Day celebration.
Around 3,000 to 4,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) employed in US military bases in the Middle East are at risk of losing their jobs due to ongoing disruptions from the escalating Gulf conflict.

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) reported that 84 percent of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) returning from the Middle East still wish to find employment abroad, even as the government intensifies repatriation efforts due to regional tensions.

A reintegration fair for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) has begun in Quezon City, Philippines, following recent repatriation efforts from the Middle East.

During a House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing, Rep. Brian Poe questioned the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on how to better mobilize the ₱21.3 billion trust fund to support Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).

The Iloilo City government is preparing financial assistance, livelihood opportunities, and psychosocial support for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who may be repatriated due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.

House Speaker Faustino “Bodjie” Dy III expressed concern over the ongoing bombings in the Middle East and called for prayers and protection for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).