New RP-Jordan agreement needed to protect OFWs

Philippine Ambassador to Jordan Julius D Torres said a new memorandum of agreement between the two countries is needed to ensure that overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are better protected.

According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Torres said the last bilateral agreement on labor never entered into force. Read more

OWWA communication teams to link Ondoy victims with OFW kin

Labor Secretary Marianito Roque directed the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), complemented by the Philippine Overseas Labor Offices (POLOs), to immediately activate communication teams to complement government evacuation centers in the calamity stricken areas.

As soon as the teams are formed, they will be deployed to the designated evacuation centers with communications equipment to facilitate link up and long distance communication bridges with the families of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the affected areas. Read more

Overseas relief efforts for Ondoy victims

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has mobilized Philippine embassies and consulate generals as conduits for donations and other forms of assistance from overseas Filipino community groups and individuals.

Donations will be coursed through the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Read more

Citizenship amendments pass through Australian parliament

The Australian Citizenship Amendment (Citizenship Test Review and Other Measures) Bill 2009 passed through the Parliament this month.

The changes will implement the recommendations made by the Citizenship Test Review Committee last year, according to news from the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship. Read more

Catholic University of Korea accepts 13 Filipino scholars

The Catholic University of Korea (CUK) accepted 13 Filipino postgraduate students from the Philippines for its academic year beginning September 2009.

According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the scholarship grant coincided with the opening of the International Hub of the university. Read more

22 MV Irene seamen to come home

The 22 Filipino seamen onboard the MV Irene are expected to arrive in the Philippines today after five months of captivity in the hands of Somali pirates.

According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Bright Maritime Corp, the manning agency of the newly released vessel said the 22 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) will arrive today at 3:30 pm on a flight from the Middle East. Read more

RP to appeal for int’l aid

The National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) will ask for international humanitarian assistance through the United Nations (UN) as a new weather disturbance approaches the country in the wake of Typhoon Ondoy (international code name Ketsana).

The NDCC, with authority given by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, will request the UN Resident Coordinator for International Humanitarian Assistance to coordinate an international appeal for the Philippines. Read more

Free int’l calls for Ondoy-affected kin of OFWs

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is helping families of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) affected by Typhoon Ondoy to get in touch with OFW kin abroad through its Operations Center.

OWWA will serve as a Libreng Tawag communication bridge for those who wish to communicate Read more

OWWA opens Voluntary Membership Program

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has opened its Voluntary Membership Program in line with its intensified membership promotion drive.

According to OWWA Memorandum of Instruction No. 007, which was issued by Administrator Carmelita S Dimzon early this month, the program is open to the following: Read more

Beware of text scams in Austria — DFA

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is warning the Filipino public against a text scam circulating in Austria and other countries.

The DFA discourages overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from responding to messages claiming they had won a large amount of money in an electronic lottery or raffle. Read more

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