There are two business loan options available for OFW: one each from the Department of Trae andd Industry (DTI) and the Department of Migrant Workers/Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (DMW/OWWA).

₱100K to ₱5M loan alert for returning OFWs

Loan scheme aims to reintegrate OFWs into the local economy with business support

Rupee rebounds: What UAE expats now get for each dirham

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of October 12- against the UAE dirham

Rupee gains, peso weakens, should expats send money home now?

Three Filipinos injured after Riyadh airport attack

DMW and OWWA have issued emergency contacts for Filipinos in Saudi Arabia after the attack

The DMW and OWWA are monitoring Filipinos in Saudi Arabia, including seafarers, affected by airport and shipping disruptions,

Taal: Volcano near Manila sends ash 4,000m into the sky

Residents evacuated as Taal Volcano spews ash and sulphur in latest eruption

The eruption began at 6:06 pm Thursday (Oct. 8), and was captured by three cameras alongside seismic monitoring records.

Court eases foreign divorce recognition for Filipinos

Supreme Court simplifies foreign divorce recognition for Filipinos, aiding OFWs

The Philippine Supreme Court has moved on Oct. 7, 2026 to ease requirements for Filipinos seeking Philippine recognition of foreign divorces, by scrapping procedural hurdles for spouses.

Philippines: Mark Villar joins Senate majority

US-educated senator takes key public works post, named member of influential commision

Sibling senators: Senator Mark (left) and Senator Camille Villar sitting as senator-judges during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

Who is Harold Respicio? The viral Philippine vice mayor

He went viral after a heated exchange with local officials on projects for tobacco farmers

Attorney Harold Respicio, vice mayor of Reina Mercedes in Isabela province in the Philippines

PAL cancels Riyadh flights as Houthis hit Saudi airport

Safety concerns prompt PAL to suspend Manila-Riyadh services temporarily

Passengers booked on Manila-Riyadh services are advised to check PAL's flight-status and travel advisories before heading to the airport.

Video: Pacquiao spars with Polish President Nawrocki

Poland’s president takes boxing lesson from Manny Pacquiao during historic Manila visit

During his historic visit to the Philippines, Poland’s President Dr. Karol Nawrocki, took time out to train with Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr highlighted growing defence cooperation, including the Philippines' acquisition of S-70 Black Hawk helicopters manufactured in Poland.

PAL lets eligible travellers change dates for free

Travellers can change their flight date once without rebooking fee, subject to conditions

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is giving travellers greater flexibility when planning their journeys to Dubai, Doha, and Riyadh through its ongoing Free First Rebooking promo

Philippines: Lord Velasco and wife Wen, where are they?

What makes Lord Allan Velasco and Wen stand out, and why they're under scrutiny

In 2018, Politiko posted an article showing then-Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco and his wife Wen enjoying the racier side of Paris during their trip to the French capital. The site reported that the couple watched the Moulin Rouge, a risque cabaret show that features song and dance numbers, some of them by scantily clad performers. "But the show is a famous Paris attraction, and for Velasco and his wife, it made for the perfect date night with his wifey," Politiko reported. The photo, dated July 19, 2018, was shared by Velasco on Instagram, with the hashtags "#MoulinRouge #Paris #DateWithWifey❤️❤️❤️". The post has since been taken down.

Filipinos urged to verify balikbayan box forwarders

Overseas Filipinos reminded to keep shipping records, monitor deliveries

Filipinos overseas reminded to verify their chosen cargo forwarders as the Christmas season approaches and more people send balikbayan boxes to their families back home

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