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Women OFWs dominate migration, bear higher risks abroad

The Philadelphia Inquirer 20 Jan 2026
“I told myself I would stay strong for my kids,” she said in an interview. “But there are days when […]... .
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OFWs in UAE to Verify Work Contracts Easily with VFS Global Partnership

Gulf News 20 Jan 2026
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the UAE will soon be able to verify their employment contracts through VFS Global, following a new partnership aimed at making the process more accessible for workers based in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
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Solon urges swift passage of bill exempting OFWs from PhilHealth fees

The Philadelphia Inquirer 18 Jan 2026
2, co-authored by Acidre, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) would no longer be required to directly pay Philippine Health Insurance Corp.
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Bill to Make PhilHealth Contributions Voluntary for OFWs Advances

The Manila Times 18 Jan 2026
A BILL that seeks to exempt overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from paying premium contributions to the Philippine Health Insurance Corp ... OFWs.” Republic Act 11223 is the Universal Health Care Act.
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DMW: Remains of UAE OFW coming home January 18

Sun Star 17 Jan 2026
THE remains of the overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who died in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to be repatriated and arrive in the Philippines Sunday, January 18, 2026, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said.
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LTO waives medical, courier fees for OFWs

The Philippine Star 15 Jan 2026
The Land Transportation Office has issued a memorandum granting free medical examination and courier services for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) renewing their driver’s licenses ....
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Bill seeks to exempt students and OFWs from travel tax

The Manila Times 15 Jan 2026
A MEASURE was filed at the House of Representatives that seeks to exempt students, senior citizens, and overseas Filipino workers from paying travel tax. In a statement on Thursday, 1Tahanan Partylist Rep ... ....
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OWWA, PCSO welcome home OFWs arriving from Kuwait in 'Bagong Taong Salubong sa OFWs'

The Philadelphia Inquirer 14 Jan 2026
... arriving from Kuwait in an activity dubbed “Bagong Taong Salubong sa OFWs.
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Coins.ph and Remitly Launch Stablecoin Remittance for OFWs in US and Canada

BitRSS 09 Jan 2026
Coins.ph will have a stablecoin rail for fund transfer and will directly convert the sent fiat, either in U.S. dollars or Canadian dollars, into stablecoins through Remitly's solution ... .
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