Tag: Migrant Workers
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NBI arrests woman for victimizing distressed OFWs in Mandaluyong
Overview The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has arrested a woman in Mandaluyong City on allegations that she victimized distressed Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were seeking government assistance. The operation, which culminated in an entrapment on October 10, led to charges of estafa filed with the Mandaluyong City Prosecutor’s Office. The Suspects and the…
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Pinoy Seafarers Safe After Gulf of Aden Attack on Dutch Vessel
Overview: Filipino Seafarers Safe After Gulf of Aden Attack The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) confirmed that all 12 Filipino crew members aboard the Dutch-flagged cargo vessel Minervagracht are safe following a missile attack in the Gulf of Aden on Monday, September 29. The incident, which also affected crew members from Russia, Ukraine, and Sri…
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Migrant Workers Jubilee 2025: Vathikan Celebrations
Overview of the Migrant Workers Jubilee 2025 The town of Vathikan is set to host a significant Jubilee Year celebration dedicated to migrant workers on October 4 and 5, 2025. The event, led by local church leadership, aims to honor the dedication and resilience of migrant laborers who travel far from home in search of…
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Jubilee Year 2025 for Migrant Workers at the Vatican
Overview: Jubilee Year 2025 for Migrant Workers at the Vatican The Vatican is marking Jubilee Year 2025 with a focused message of welcome, dignity, and solidarity for migrant workers. In a tradition that blends faith with social care, the Holy See invites those who leave home in search of work to participate in prayers, reflections,…
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Berry Pickers in Sweden Find a Break Amid Scrutiny
Berry Pickers in Sweden Find a Break Amid Scrutiny For decades, thousands of Thai workers have come to Sweden each summer to harvest forest berries. Yet recent years have been shadowed by reports of abuses. DN’s investigations have detailed workers being dispossessed of passports, working from dawn to dusk, and being sent into the woods…
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New Visa Category for South Korean Workers in the U.S.
Introduction In a significant development, South Korea and the United States are set to negotiate a new visa category aimed at addressing the issues faced by South Korean workers in the U.S. This initiative comes in the wake of a recent immigration raid that resulted in the detention of 475 workers at a Hyundai Motor…