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Dubai, UAE, January 14 ------ The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), led by Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac, and DataFlow Group Chief Strategy Officer Amit Gupta officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) at the Conrad Hotel in Dubai. This event marks the global launch of the Online Employment Contract Verification System (OECVS), a fully digital platform that enables overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to submit, pay for, and download verified employment contracts online.

MANILA, January 13 ------ Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) can expect wider coverage and better services from the government as the Department of Migrant Workers’ (DMW) budget for 2026 has increased by 34 percent. At a Palace briefing Monday, Undersecretary Bernard Olalia reported that the DMW’s allocation under the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA) rose to PHP11.745 billion from last year’s PHP8.76 billion. “For the Office of the Secretary, we have PHP7.46 billion, an in

MANILA, Philippines, November 21 ------ Filipinos in need of emergency care can now avail themselves of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. ambulance service package. The PhilHealth ambulance service packages range from Basic Life Support Ambulance, priced at P4,100, to Advanced Life Support Ambulance costing P4,600, and the Physician-managed Advanced Life Support Ambulance, priced at P6,100. A separate coverage for the maintenance and fuel costs of ambulance service is als

MANILA, November 19 ------ Pag-IBIG Fund is offering a one-month payment moratorium and reminding borrowers of their Housing Loan insurance coverage to help members recover from the devastation caused by recent typhoons and earthquakes, officials announced. Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development Secretary and Pag-IBIG Fund Board Chairman Jose Ramon Aliling said the measures reflect Pag-IBIG Fund’s continuing commitment to provide responsive support to Filipino

MANILA, November 14 ------ The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday assured the public that its newly launched Kaagapay donations portal will provide a secure and transparent platform for sending cash assistance to families and communities affected by recent calamities. In an interview on Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon, DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian said the online portal was designed to make donating simpler, safer, and more direct for individuals and org

MANILA, November 13 ------ The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Tuesday said it will begin reprocessing previously denied hospital claims starting Nov. 15 until Mar. 31, 2026. These include denied claims that were unprotested or unappealed and were filed late between Jan. 1, 2018, and Dec. 31, 2024. PhilHealth President and Chief Executive Officer Edwin Mercado said the move acknowledges the challenges faced by hospitals in claim processing. “Alam natin

MANILA, November 4 ------ The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) reiterates the warning issued by the Philippine Embassy in Egypt against illegal recruitment and “third-country” schemes offering employment in the African nation without proper permits and accreditation. In an advisory posted on social media, the DMW urged Filipinos seeking jobs abroad to apply only through its accredited agencies, report suspicious recruiters, and always keep their passports and valid work do

MANILA, September 3 ------ A milestone declaration seeking stronger protection for seafarers was adopted in a Philippine government-led...

MANILA, September 1 ------ The Philippines, the largest source of seafarers worldwide, hosts the first International Conference on...

August 27 ------ The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has conceptualized a business plan that will serve as a sustainable livelihood...

MANILA, Philippines, August 19 ------ The Home Development Mutual Fund, commonly known as Pag-IBIG Fund, will extend its special three...

MANILA, Philippines, August 18 ------ The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. yesterday launched the enhanced PhilHealth GAMOT (Guaranteed...

MANILA, August 2 ------ The Social Security System (SSS) said it was increasing pensions for 3 years starting September this year. In a...

July 26 ------ THE Pag-IBIG Fund has announced a one-month moratorium on housing loan payments to assist members affected by recent...

MANILA, July 25 ------ The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) opened its emergency loan for members and pensioners in four...

MANILA, July 24 ------ The Social Security System is looking to reduce the interest rate it charges for calamity loans. In a statement,...

July 4 ------ Keeping with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to ensure the protection and well-being of overseas...

Sa pakikipagtulungan ng Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) sa Department of Transportation (DOTr) Railway Sector, magkakaroon ng...

MANILA, Philippines, June 15 ------ The Home Development Mutual Fund, commonly known as Pag-IBIG, is extending its low interest rates for...

MANILA, May 11 ------ Home Development Mutual Fund or Pag-IBIG Fund members can borrow up to 90 percent of their savings starting May 16....