Arnell Ignacio to Families of OFWs Abroad: “Hindi sila bangko”

Arnell Ignacio Has this Message for Families of OFWs Working Abroad Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) administrator Arnell Ignacio has this message to the families of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). Ignacio provided advice for family members of Filipinos working overseas in an interview with him for SMNI. OFWs shouldn’t be regarded as “banks,” said Ignacio. … Read more

COA Flags OWWA Over Expensive Hygiene Kits from Construction Store

COA Seeks Explanation from OWWA Over Hygiene Kits Bought from Construction Store The Commission on Audit (COA) auditors have asked officials from the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) over expensive hygiene kits bought from a construction store. The COA has chastised the OWWA and demanded an explanation for purchasing sanitary items worth P1.269 million from … Read more

OFW Dies During Stay in Quarantine Hotel in Cebu

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OWWA Confirms OFW Died in Quarantine Hotel in Cebu OFW – The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) confirmed that an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) died during her stay in a quarantine hotel in Cebu. Currently, there are a lot of protocols implemented in line with the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Everyone must wear a … Read more

OWWA Asks P10-B More For OFW Hotel Quarantine

OWWA Asks P10-B Extra Budget To Cover OFW Quarantine Costs OWWA ASKS P10-B EXTRA BUDGET – Amid the coronavirus quarantine, hundreds of thousands of Filipino OFWs returned from abroad. However, before getting home to their families they need to undergo a strict quarantine. This is where the The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) comes in … Read more

OFWs in Saudi Arabia Scavenging Garbage for Food amid Pandemic

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OFWs in Saudi Arabia has this devastating situation A group of Filipinos working in Saudi Arabia who are skilled workers are now scavenging the garbage for food amid the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the sectors who is highly affected by the spread of the new coronavirus are the overseas Filipino workers. Several of them got … Read more

8 Pregnant OFWs Gave Birth at Quarantine Facilities While Waiting Result

8 Pregnant OFWs Gave Birth While Waiting for COVID-19 Results at Quarantine Facilities Eight (8) out of nearly 100 pregnant repatriated overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have labor in no time in their quarantine facilities. While waiting for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) test result, eight out of pregnant women have gave birth in their quarantine facility. … Read more

PHOTO: Mocha Uson Goes To NBI To Explain Pandemic “Fake News”

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Photo of Mocha Uson At NBI Office To Explain Pandemic “Fake News” MOCHA USON – Dancer-turned-public servant Mocha Uson appeared before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to explain pandemic “fake news.” Filipina singer and dancer Margaux “Mocha” Uson is a pro-Duterte blogger. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte appointed her as the deputy director of the … Read more

Residents in Batangas Blocked Convoy Bus of Returning OFWs

Convoy of Returning OFWs blocked by Residents in Batangas Residents in Nasugbu, Batangas blocked a convoy of returning overseas Filipino workers due to fear that they have coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Residents of Nasugbu, Batangas blocked a convoy of about 300 returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar arrived in the Philippines … Read more