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43 OFWs, including eight children, return home from Riyadh
After working in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for several years, 43 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)—including eight children—returned home to the Philippines on July 19 under the government's voluntary repatriation program. Among them were 10 men from Bahay Kalinga 3 (Male Shelter), 25 women, and eight children from Bahay Kalinga 2 (Mother and Child Shelter). Four of the repatriates had medical conditions and were provided with appropriate assistance. Carrying new luggage donated by First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and financial aid from the Migrant Workers Office in Riyadh, the OFWs returned with joy, looking forward to reuniting with their families back home. They were accompanied to the airport by Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Undersecretaries Dominique Rubia-Tutay and Jainal T. Rasul, Assistant Secretary Venecio Legazpi, and Labor Attachés Dominador Salanga and Solaiman Mutia. In the Philippines, a 'whole-of-government' team is ready to receive and support them, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to ensure a smooth reintegration into their communities and families.
Filipino Times
3 days ago
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8 Filipino Seafarers Attacked in Red Sea Return Safely Home, Gov't Extends Full Support
Eight Filipino seafarers from the MV Eternity C, who were caught in two Houthi rebel attacks in the Red Sea earlier this month, have arrived safely in the Philippines. They landed at NAIA Terminal 1 in Pasay City on July 16, 2025, via flight SV870. Their homecoming was facilitated through the coordinated efforts of various Philippine agencies, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive. The seafarers had been working on a Greek-managed cargo vessel when it was attacked on July 7 and 8. Support teams from the Migrant Workers Office (MWO), Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), and the Philippine Consulate in Jeddah ensured their safety and immediate assistance prior to repatriation. The returning seafarers will receive financial aid, medical care, and reintegration support from the DMW's AKSYON Fund, OWWA, DSWD, DOH, DOTr, and TESDA to help them transition back to life with their families.
Filipino Times
4 days ago
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8 Filipino Seafarers Rescued from Distressed Vessel MV Eternity C Arriving in PH Tonight
Eight Filipino crew members from the cargo ship MV Eternity C are set to arrive in the Philippines tonight, days after being rescued at sea near the Port of Jizan, Saudi Arabia. The vessel, which was sailing under a foreign flag, reportedly encountered mechanical and navigational issues, leaving it stranded and unable to proceed to its destination. The situation endangered the lives of the crew on board, prompting local authorities in Saudi Arabia to initiate a rescue operation. On July 14, the Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah, led by Consul General Rommel Romato, along with Labor Attaché Fidel Macauyag of the Migrant Workers Office and OWWA personnel, met the seafarers upon their arrival at the port. The team provided immediate humanitarian aid, including emergency travel documents, temporary shelter, and medical evaluation at a nearby hospital to ensure their safety and well-being. The Consulate expressed deep gratitude to the Saudi Arabian government for its swift and coordinated assistance, which was crucial in facilitating the safe recovery and repatriation of the Filipino nationals. The rescued crew members are expected to be flown home tonight, where they will receive further support from concerned government agencies.
Filipino Times
5 days ago
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OFWs in Dubai to benefit from one-stop Serbisyo Caravan in August; offers services from 10 gov't agencies
OFWs in Dubai will have direct access to a wide range of Philippine government services during a one-day service caravan on August 3 at the Exhibition Hall 8 of Dubai World Trade Center. Led by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) through the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) – Dubai, the Bagong Bayani ng Mundo – Serbisyo Caravan will bring together services from 10 Philippine government agencies, including assistance on consular, legal, financial, and health matters, making it a convenient one-stop venue for Filipinos in the UAE. 'The Caravan serves as a one-stop shop campaign to reintroduce participating government agencies' various programs and services, designed as a comprehensive outreach program to provide easy access to in-demand government services, deliver information sessions, and offer support channels to OFWs and their families,' MWO-Dubai said in an advisory. No pre-registration is required for the main event, which will run from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. However, a special PhilHealth service session will be held ahead of the main event, from July 28 to 30, 2025, at MWO Dubai (7:30 AM to 4:30 PM). This will require pre-registration, with further details to be announced. Here are the participating agencies and their services that will be available during the Serbisyo Caravan: Philippine Consulate General – Dubai Migrant Workers Office – Dubai Contract verification Assistance to Nationals (ATN) services Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) OWWA membership Issuance of E-card Acceptance of applications for Welfare Assistance Program (WAP) Welfare and other assistance Department of Trade and Industry – Philippine Trade and Investment Center (DTI-PTIC Dubai) Franchising opportunities Business and financial literacy programs Loan assistance via the Small Business Corporation (SB Corp) Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Information on DSWD programs and services for OFWs Psychosocial counseling Social Security System (SSS) Inquiries and verification Pensioner data change request and annual compliance confirmation Assistance with online services PAG-IBIG Fund New member registration Membership, records, and account services Modified Pag-IBIG II (MP2) enrollment Housing loan consultation and requirements Home matching and public auction briefing Multi-purpose loan application receiving Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) National ID registration and other related services Issuance of birth, marriage, death certificates CENOMAR/CENODEATH requests and civil registration consultation PhilHealth (Available only from July 28–30 at MWO Dubai) Frontline services Registration and data amendment Generation and issuance of PIN Konsulta registration Public Attorney's Office (PAO) Free legal assistance (judicial and quasi-judicial services)
Filipino Times
10-07-2025
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Philippine Embassy in Kuwait to offer special weekend services on July 18
The Philippine Embassy in Kuwait has announced that it will open its doors for special weekend services on Friday, 18 July. This special arrangement, from 9 AM to 2 PM, will allow Filipinos in Kuwait to access several government services during their day off. The Embassy will accommodate Consular, MWO (Migrant Workers Office), OWWA (Overseas Workers Welfare Administration), SSS (Social Security System), and PAG-IBIG services during this time. The Embassy is usually closed on Fridays and Saturdays, in line with Kuwait's official weekend, which follows the Friday-Saturday workweek. For more information or updates, Filipinos are advised to check the official channels of the Philippine Embassy in Kuwait or call +965 6500 2612.
