Church Honors Outstanding OFW Children

Church honors outstanding OFW children

The 14th Gawad Anak OFW Awards celebrated the triumph of youth shaped by sacrifice and resilience as it honored the Ten Outstanding Sons and Daughters of OFWs Student Achievers (TOSDOSA) on Friday, May 30, in Manila. Organized by the CBCP Episcopal Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People (CBCP-ECMI), the event was […] The post Church honors outstanding OFW children appeared first on Interaksyon.

Bill supporting reintegration of returning OFWs hurdles House panel

The House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs approved on Monday, June 2, a committee report on a substitute bill that sought the implementation of a comprehensive program to aid returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in their reintegration.**media[16278]**During the resumption of the 19th Congress before it adjourns sine dine on June 13, the House panel held a hearing to tackle the committee report on a measure that will be known as "Bago…

DMW marks Migrant Workers Day

THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Sunday said that the agency will hold a weeklong celebration from June 2 to 7 to observe Migrant Workers' Day and honor overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) around the world. "As we celebrate the strength and resilience of our modern-day heroes, rest assured that the DMW, the Home of the OFW, will continue to adhere to a rights-based approach of ensuring the utmost protection and empowerment of our OFWs," s…

OFWs To Get Free Annual Medical Check-Up Via DMW AKSYON Fund

Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) will soon receive free annual medical check-ups through the Department of Migrant Workers’ (DMW) AKSYON Fund, as part of a government-backed initiative to uphold their right to health and well-being while working abroad. The DMW said in media release Thursday that Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac made the announcement during a Senate inquiry earlier in the day, as Senator Raffy Tulfo raised concerns over…

PhilHealth town hall meeting empowers OFWs with essential healthcare updates

A town hall meeting on PhilHealth services and updates took place on May 30, 2025, at the Sentro Rizal, Philippine Embassy, Manama, offering essential information to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and members of the Filipino community. The event highlighted the government’s dedication to supporting its citizens abroad by keeping them informed about their healthcare benefits. …