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12 Ways Overseas Filipinos and Embassies Celebrate Christmas
Here are 12 ways overseas Filipinos led by Philippine embassies and consulates are celebrating Christmas traditions abroad via online concerts, programs, and outreach activities.
Rodelia Villar is 1st Pinay Lion Rock People’s Choice winner in Hong Kong Awards
Filipino Rodelia Pedro Villar is the first Filipino recipient of the Lion Rock People’s Choice Award in the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards.
OFW remittances during Covid pandemic get boost from BPI partnerships
OFW remittances during Covid pandemic are getting a boost from the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) strengthened partnerships.
OFW advocate Susan Ople appointed to United Nations Board of Trustees
Maria Susana “Toots” Ople, a well-known advocate for the rights of abused and trafficked Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), has been appointed to the new Board of Trustees for the United Nations (UN) Voluntary Trust Fund for Human Trafficking Victims.
Champion triathlete Romeo Puncia races for Filipino workers’ bike drive
Filipino champion triathlete Romeo "Oreo" Puncia celebrated his 34th birthday with a triathlon event for a cause to support frontline workers and commuters in the Philippines with bicycles as alternative means of transport amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Returning OFWs boost businesses through DOST’s Enterprise Tech program
Returning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) boosted their businesses with the help of the Department of Science and Technology's (DOST) Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program or SETUP.
Overseas Filipino Workers awarded Taiwan’s Outstanding Migrant Workers
Two overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) were awarded Outstanding Migrant Workers by Taiwan's Labor Affairs Department for their dedication and hard work amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
OFW architect Rowel Naanep makes recycled mini art Philippine Jeepneys
OFW architect Rowel Naanep crafted the iconic miniature Jeepney from recycled materials in a bid to reduce plastic waste and boost environmental sustainability.
Filipino seafarers’ expiring record books extended for 1 year amid pandemic
Filipino seafarers with expiring Seafarer’s Record Books (SRBs) and Seafarers Identification and Record Books (SIRBs) have been given a one-year extension as a consideration amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Overseas Filipino Workers’ expired employment certificates extended by POEA
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) whose overseas employment certificates (OECs) have expired during the community quarantine are being allowed to leave the Philippines for work abroad.
Filipino hit musical “Ang Huling El Bimbo” goes international via TFC online
Filipino hit musical "Ang Huling El Bimbo (AHEB)" will be back online through The Filipino Channel (TFC) from September to November.
Teacher Lory Cainila receives Excellence of Education Award in Maryland
Lory Cainila, a teacher at C. Elizabeth Rieg Regional School, received the Excellence of Education Award in Bowie, Maryland, USA.
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How to Track your Philippine National ID delivery
Here's how to track the delivery status of your Philippine National Identification (PhilID) card.
