Young Filipinos still make up the bulk of Overseas Filipino workers but there is a “very slight trend” showing that OFWs are getting older, according to a report by the National Statistical Coordination Board. The report, “The Pinoy Diaspora: Where do our OFWs come from and where do they go?” posted on the NSCB web …
Bahrain, Qatar, UAE urge citizens to stay away from Lebanon
Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates urged their citizens to stay away from Lebanon, citing security concerns in a country where fighting prompted by sectarian tensions in neighbouring Syria has unsettled areas near a northern port. The three Gulf states’ Foreign Ministries urged all those already in Lebanon – a favourite destination for wealthy …
Why OFWs have a hard time saving
The overseas Filipinos worker (OFW) has long been heralded as the country’s new breed of heroes, and with good reason to do so. It takes strength, determination and a drive to have a better life for your families in order to survive working long hours in a foreign land – away from your family, friends …
‘Buhay OFW’ on illegal recruitment scams
IN her efforts to inform and protect the public, broadcaster and civic maven Marissa Del Mar tackles the issue of the growing number of recruitment scams nationwide in her public service program dedicated to OFWs Buhay OFW today Now on its 3rd season, the hour-long program airs on TV5’s news channel Aksyon TV 41. Recent …
Overseas remittance transfers up, reaches $1.7 Billion in March
Remittances from overseas Filipinos (OFs) coursed through banks rose in March 2012 by five percent year-on-year to reach .7 billion, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Amando M. Tetangco, Jr. said in a statement. The continued increase in remittance flows in March brought the first quarter level to US.8 billion, higher by 5.4 percent than …
Pinoys worldwide can vote for Jessica Sanchez through Facebook?
The American Idol official website clearly says that only residents of Continental United States, Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands can vote for contestants. However, on Facebook, some fans of Filipino-American-Mexican contender Jessica Sanchez posted this on their walls: FILIPINOS IN THE PHILIPPINES – Just VOTE between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. …
Pinoys in UAE star-struck with Jessica Sanchez
Even in the United Arab Emirates, Filipino expatriates are star-struck with 16-year-old Filipino-Mexican belter Jessica Sanchez as she made it to the final three of reality show American Idol’s Season 11. Many Filipinos in the UAE are praying that Jessica emerge as the grand winner, according to a report Thursday on news site Gulf News. …
Six Malaysia-bound Pinays rescued from traffickers in Palawan
At least six Malaysia-bound Filipinas were rescued from a suspected human trafficking ring after authorities intercepted their vessel off Palawan province. The six Filipinas, with ages between 27 and 37 were aboard a boat when they were intercepted off Bancalaan village in Balabac town, radio dzBB’s Palawan affiliate James Viernes reported on Wednesday. Four of …
OFW remittances reach $1.7 Billion
Remittances from Overseas Filipino Workers coursed through banks rose in March 2012 by five percent year-on-year to reach .7 billion, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Amando Tetangco, Jr. said in a BSP press release yesterday. The continued increase in remittance flows in March brought the first quarter level to .8 billion, higher by 5.4 percent …
Pinoy film wins at Intl Detective Film Festival in Russia
Filipino film “Amok” won a special prize at the 14th International Detective Film Festival in Moscow, Russia held from April 25 to 29. “Amok” bested 73 other nominees to be named one of the three awardees in the Detective Film Category, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs. Two more Filipino entries earned certificates in …
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