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Senator Alan Peter Cayetano vowed to step up his support for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the second half of his Senate term, not only through legislation but also through direct public service. In a recent episode of his nightly livestream “CIA 365 with Kuya Alan”, Cayetano responded to a comment from an OFW viewer […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan called for urgent and concrete government action to ensure the safety and welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), following alarming reports of violence and unsafe conditions affecting Filipino workers abroad. “Our OFWs are modern-day heroes. They endure separation from their families, unable to go home even for the holidays and special occasions, […]
Senator Bong Go reaffirmed his continued push to institutionalize and expand the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) Hospital in San Fernando City, Pampanga, following its recent recognition as “Public Facility of the Year (Health Category – Philippines)” at the 2025 GovMedia Conference & Awards in Singapore. Go supported the Duterte administration’s vision of specialized healthcare for […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III called for a Senate investigation into the legality and implementation of internet voting for Overseas Filipino voters in the 2025 national and local elections, raising concerns about system glitches, security risks, and questions of legal authority. In Senate Resolution No. 1344, Pimentel urged the Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms […]
Noting the sacrifices that many Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) endure to make lives better for their families back home, millennial senatorial candidate Camille Villar vowed to further ensure the protection of OFWs here and abroad. Camille Villar said there is a need to integrate the roles of government agencies involved in looking into the welfare […]
Senate Committee on Migrant Workers Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo expressed concern over the situation of Filipinos in Taiwan amid the escalating tensions between Taiwan and China due to Beijing’s military drills. As such, Tulfo immediately contacted Cheloy Garafil, the Chairperson and Resident Representative of the Manila Economic & Cultural Office (MECO) in Taiwan, to inquire […]
Senator Bong Go once again underscored his unwavering commitment to championing the rights and welfare of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), emphasizing that they deserve continuous government support and protection. During his recent visit to Hong Kong where he met with OFWs alongside former President Rodrigo Duterte, Go listened to the concerns of migrant workers and […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano concluded his trip to Hong Kong recently with a heartwarming meet-and-greet with Overseas Filipino Workers and community leaders. The event, held at the OFW Global Centre in Hong Kong, was a brief yet meaningful gathering where Cayetano, together with his sister Senator Pia Cayetano, reconnected with the Filipino community in a […]
Senator Loren Legarda welcomed the pardoning of 220 Filipinos detained in the United Arab Emirates by President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan last December. Legarda emphasized that while the pardon is a significant step forward, it must be accompanied by comprehensive measures to help the repatriated individuals reintegrate into society and rebuild their lives. […]
The House of Representatives approved on second reading two House Bills (HBs) seeking to provide additional benefits for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). House Bill (HB) 10959, principally authored by Deputy Speaker Dong Gonzales Jr., seeks to entitle overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) 50% discount on fees or charges imposed on remittances to their families in the […]