Tag: OFWs
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Philippines-UAE Free Trade Pact: Opening New Pathways for Trade and Jobs
Overview of the Philippines-UAE Free Trade Pact The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates have formalized a free trade pact that officials say will broaden market access for goods and services and create more opportunities for Filipino workers in the Middle East. The agreement marks a milestone in bilateral economic relations, combining the Philippines’ emphasis…
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Philippines-UAE Free Trade Pact: A New Era for Trade and Filipino Workers
Overview: A Milestone in Philippines-UAE Economic Ties The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have formalized a free trade pact that officials say will broaden market access for goods and services and open more opportunities for Filipino workers in the Middle East. Signed after months of negotiations, the agreement signals a deeper economic partnership…
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OFWs Receive Balikbayan Boxes After Prolonged Wait
Hope Reaches Home: Balikbayan Boxes Delayed No More In a welcome turn of events, Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are finally receiving their balikbayan boxes after a long period of waiting. The shipments, which were left undelivered and abandoned by some freight forwarders, are being redistributed to their rightful recipients across the country. The scene at…
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Balikbayan Boxes Reach OFWs After Delays in the Philippines
OFWs Receive Balikbayan Boxes After Prolonged Delays In Manila and across key Philippine hubs, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are finally receiving balikbayan boxes that had been held up for months. The boxes, a cherished symbol of home for migrants abroad, were among shipments left undelivered or abandoned by freight forwarders. After a lengthy period of…
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OFWs Reunited: Balikbayan Boxes Finally Arrive After Long Wait
Long-Awaited Deliveries Bring Relief to OFWs and Families Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have begun receiving balikbayan boxes that were previously abandoned or undelivered by freight forwarders. The shipments, long overdue, have finally been distributed to their intended recipients, offering a measure of relief to families who relied on these boxes to send care packages and…
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Philippine Remittances Rise in October, Growth Slows
Overview: October remittances rise but at a slower pace Cash remittances from overseas Filipinos rose again in October, according to data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The month marked a continuation of the upward trend that began earlier in the year, but the pace of growth cooled from the strong surge observed…
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Philippine Remittances Continue to Rise in October, but Growth Slows
October remittances rise, but pace softens Remittances from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) rose again in October, though the pace of growth cooled compared with the previous month’s surge. The latest release from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) confirms a sustained inbound flow of cash from Filipinos working abroad, supporting household finances and domestic consumption…
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Philippine Remittances Rise in October But Growth Slows: What It Means
October Remittances Signal Continued Support from Overseas Filipinos Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and other remitters sent more money home in October, according to data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The monthly cash remittance figure rose for the latest month, but the pace of growth cooled compared with September’s peak. The development underscores the…
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Missing OFWs in Hong Kong Found Safe, DMW Says
Two missing Filipino workers in Hong Kong found safe, DMW confirms The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced on Friday that two overseas Filipino workers who went missing in Hong Kong have been located unharmed. DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said the 23-year-old Imee Pabuaya and the 33-year-old Aleli Tibay were found at 10:30 p.m.…
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Two Filipino OFWs Found Safe in Hong Kong, Says DMW
Two Filipino OFWs Found Safe in Hong Kong, DMW Reports The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced on Friday that two overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who had been reported missing in Hong Kong have been located and are safe. The revelation was made by DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac during an online press conference. The…