Marcos meets repatriated OFWs from Middle East

Published March 23, 2026 7:41am Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. President Ferdinand ”Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday met Filipinos from the Middle East, who were repatriated to the country amid the ongoing tension in the said region. A total of 343 passengers … Read more

DMW: 25 Filipinos evacuated from Israel safely return to Philippines – Philstar.com

DMW: 25 Filipinos evacuated from Israel safely return to Philippines  Philstar.com 317 Filipinos return home from Dubai via 3rd charter flight  Philippine News Agency PH flying home OFWs from 4 Middle East countries  Inquirer.net 800 Filipinos still seeking repatriation; 4th PH chartered flight to leave Sunday  ABS-CBN OWWA admin says new batch of Pinoys heading home  The Manila Times Source … Read more

OWWA admin says new batch of Pinoys heading home

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) on Saturday said on Saturday said a new batch of Filipinos are on their way home, amid the ongoing war in the Middle East. As of press time, OWWA Administrator Patricia Yvonne “PY” Caunan is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, together with members of the OWWA Rapid Response Team, in … Read more

Manila Bulletin – Revilla galvanized to further protect OFWs after what happened to caregiver, seafarer

Published Mar 14, 2026 08:07 pm AGIMAT Party-list Rep. Bryan Revilla feels more determined than ever to fight for the welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) after witnessing the return of the remains of a Filipino caregiver from Israel, as well as learning about the case of a missing seafarer-compatriot in the Strait of Hormuz. “These … Read more

341 distressed, stranded OFWs from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain to fly back to PH

AMID MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT Published March 14, 2026 10:02am Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) on Saturday said a total of 341 distressed and stranded overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) affected by the escalating Middle East conflict are … Read more

DSWD assures psychosocial, financial aid for OFWs

THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is ready to provide psychosocial, financial and other forms of assistance to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) displaced by the war in the Middle East. The assistance is in line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to ensure the safety and welfare of Filipinos affected by … Read more

Manila Bulletin – DSWD to provide psychosocial, financial aid to OFWs returning from Middle East

Published Mar 11, 2026 01:58 pm The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has pledged support for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) returning from the Middle East amid the ongoing geopolitical crisis. DSWD Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao, spokesperson for DSWD and head of the Disaster Response and Management Group, said several OFWs have already arrived in … Read more

House leader: Online voting for overseas Pinoys a matter of right

The online voting option for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) is a matter of right, House committee on overseas workers affairs chairperson and Tingog party-list Representative Jude Acidre said Friday. Acidre was responding to the petition filed by the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) party asking the High Court to stop the Commission on Elections … Read more

Gloria Arroyo given travel authority to fly to Singapore

Former President and Pampanga Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has secured a travel authority to fly to Singapore from April 3 to 21, 2025 to meet Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). Macapagal-Arroyo was will be traveling her husband, former first gentleman Mike Arroyo and a personal assistant. Earlier, the former president issued a statement in which she asked … Read more

Gloria Arroyo: Singapore Travel Approved

Former President Arroyo to Travel for Medical Support and OFW Engagement Table of Contents Former President Arroyo to Travel for Medical Support and OFW Engagement Addressing Family Health Concerns Continued Commitment to Overseas Filipino Workers Gloria Arroyo: Navigating Singapore Travel Requirements – A Complete Guide Understanding Singapore’s Entry Requirements: A Detailed Overview Passport and Visa … Read more