Philippines – Overseas Filipino workers no longer need to line up at a Migrant Workers Office to keep their OWWA membership active. The entire application and renewal process can now …
Philippines – Filipinos flying home for the holidays or heading back to work overseas may soon see the results of a new agreement between two key government agencies. On October …
Philippines – The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has recognized the Philippine Embassy in Singapore as the 2nd Highest Performing Post in the Asia-Pacific region for Overseas Voter Registration, a milestone …
The Philippine Embassy in Singapore has reopened overseas voter registration for Filipinos who wish to participate in the 2028 Philippine national elections. Registration began on December 1, 2025, and will …
Singapore – Filipino workers in Singapore turned out in force for a recent government services event, yet the bigger takeaway for the community is simple: you no longer need to …
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, …
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) …