Singapore – Filipinos living, working, or driving in Singapore need to pay close attention. On August 4, 2026, Parliament passed the Traffic (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, bringing some of the harshest …
A short vacation turned into a courtroom nightmare for a 27-year-old Filipino tourist after he was caught secretly filming six women in less than three hours. Usi Christian Jior Orlino, …
In recent years, all sorts of scams have been on the rise, victimizing people in Singapore, including overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). These include investment scams, love scams, phishing, identity theft, …
In a major move aimed at uplifting the welfare of Filipino domestic workers overseas, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced a significant wage hike and a package of protective …
The Home Development Mutual Fund Law of 2009 (Republic Act No. 9679) expanded membership to the HDMF or Pag-IBIG Fund to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Meanwhile, membership is voluntary for …
When an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) is planning to renew a job contract, obtain an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC), or renew his/her membership with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) …
In cases of sickness, disability, loss of employment, and other emergencies, it’s good to have some kind of assistance from the government. For Filipino professionals, private sector workers, and OFWs, …
Thanks to its thriving economy, diverse culture, and close proximity to the Philippines, Singapore is among the top destinations for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). And to serve the Filipino community …