OFW News

Around 80 OFWs in Dubai seek repatriation amid Middle East tensions — DMW

Around 80 to 100 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Dubai have expressed a desire to return to the Philippines amid…

Kristine Erika AgustinMarch 2, 2026
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UPDATE (2nd day of attack): Filipino among 58 injured in UAE, 3 killed — nationals of Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh

A Filipino national is among the 58 people injured in the United Arab Emirates following the second day of large-scale…

Staff ReportMarch 1, 2026
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PH missions in UAE provide emergency hotlines; reiterate calls for Filipinos to remain calm and indoors

Philippine diplomatic missions in the UAE renewed their calls for Filipinos to remain calm, stay inside their homes, and avoid…

Kristine Erika AgustinMarch 1, 2026
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Philippine Embassy in Qatar releases emergency hotlines

Filipinos in Qatar are being urged to remain indoors and follow safety advisories as authorities implement precautionary measures amid ongoing…

Staff ReportMarch 1, 2026
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Qatar orders remote work Sunday; air defenses intercept missiles as Filipinos urged to stay indoors

Private sector employees in Qatar will shift to remote working arrangements on Sunday, March 1, as authorities implement precautionary measures…

Staff ReportMarch 1, 2026
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Filipinos in UAE urged to report births, marriages, deaths to PH Embassy, Consulate

The Philippine Consulate General in Dubai and the Northern Emirates is reminding Filipinos living in the UAE to report major…

Kristine Erika AgustinFebruary 25, 2026
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OFW bound for Singapore arrested at NAIA for bigamy

A 56-year-old overseas Filipino worker was arrested at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 after authorities discovered he had…

Kristine Erika AgustinFebruary 23, 2026
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DMW reminds Filipino workers abroad: OFW Pass, eTravel both required

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has reminded overseas Filipino workers that holding an OFW Pass alone is not sufficient…

Kristine Erika AgustinFebruary 20, 2026
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Special licensure exams for OFWs in Middle East set for May 2026

Overseas Filipino professionals in the Middle East will have another opportunity to obtain their Philippine licenses without returning home. The…

Staff ReportFebruary 20, 2026
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PH Consulate, Migrant Workers Office in Dubai adjust hours for Ramadan

The Philippine Consulate General in Dubai and the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) – Dubai have announced adjusted office hours in…

Kristine Erika AgustinFebruary 17, 2026
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