If members of the Social Security System (SSS) opposed the use of their P12.5 billion fund for the P330-billion economic stimulus package of the Arroyo administration, Filipino migrants too are against the use of P250-million Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) funds for the same purpose. BY BULATLAT MIGRANT WATCH If members of the Social Security…
Category: OFWs & Migration
Filipino Nurses Vindicated but Fight Not Over, Lawyer Says
The Avalon 10, a group of nurses who are part of the famous Sentosa 27++, were at last vindicated after being accused of a crime they did not commit. But their fight for justice and compensation is not yet over – not until the true culprits are punished in the full extent of the law.…
Group Slams Hike in Consular Fees in Eurozones
A group of migrant workers are seeking an investigation of new service rates imposed by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in nine Philippine embassies and three consul general offices across Europe. BY(Bulatlat.com) MIGRANT WATCH A group of migrant workers are seeking an investigation of new service rates imposed by the Department of Foreign Affairs…
Group Supports Bill to Expand Legal Services for Overseas Filipino Workers
Overseas Filipino workers have expressed support for a bill seeking to expand legal services for OFWs in distress. BY RONALYN V. OLEA MIGRANT WATCH Bulatlat Overseas Filipino workers have expressed support for a bill seeking to expand legal services for OFWs in distress. The Migrante-Middle East, an alliance of Filipino migrant organizations with chapters in…
7 of 168 Retrenched Workers from Taiwan Get Benefits
Seven of the 168 retrenched workers were able to clinch some of their demands because of their assertion of their rights. BY BULATLAT MIGRANT WATCH Seven of the 168 retrenched workers of Walton Advanced Engineering Inc. in Taiwan were able to clinch some of their demands because of their assertion of their rights. This was…
Filipinos in S. Korea Oppose Proposal to Charge Foreign Workers for Food, Lodging
Overseas Filipinos in South Korea opposed a proposal to charge foreign workers the cost of food and lodging currently given free by employers of small- and medium-scale enterprises. BY BULATLAT MIGRANT WATCH Overseas Filipinos in South Korea opposed a proposal to charge foreign workers the cost of food and lodging currently given free by employers…
2008: A Year of Confronting Attacks, Coping with Gov’t Neglect for Filipino Migrants
The year 2008 is replete with different forms of attacks against overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). The year is also marked by the continuing struggle of today’s modern-day heroes not only for their rights and welfare but also against government policies affecting the majority of the Filipino people. BY RONALYN V. OLEA YEAREND REPORT – MIGRANTS…
Filipinos in US, Canada, Hong Kong Join Call to Stop Attacks on Gaza
Filipino immigrants and migrant workers in the United States, Canada and Hong Kong joined protests calling for a stop to Israeli attacks on Gaza. BY RONALYN V. OLEA MIGRANT WATCH Bulatlat Filipino immigrants and migrant workers in the United States, Canada and Hong Kong joined protests calling for a stop to Israeli attacks on Gaza.…
OFWs in Hong Kong Protest vs Cha-cha
Overseas Filipino workers (OFW) in Hong Kong held a picket protest in front of the Philippine Consulate General office to denounce renewed moves to amend the 1987 Philippine Constitution. BY BULATLAT MIGRANT WATCH Overseas Filipino workers (OFW) in Hong Kong held a picket protest in front of the Philippine Consulate General office to denounce renewed…
Observance of Migrants Day Focuses on Distressful OFW Conditions
The distressful plight of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) became the highlight of a gathering of families at the Itogon Training Center at Bua, in Barangay (village) Tuding here, as the event focused on five Benguet OFW families. BY LYN V. RAMO MIGRANT WATCH Northern Dispatch Posted by Bulatlat ITOGON, Benguet (200 kms north of Manila)…
Laid off OFWs in Taiwan Duped by Malacañang
Retrenched overseas Filipino workers from Taiwan went to Malacañang hoping to receive assistance from the government. Instead, they were used for Mrs. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s photo gimmicks, and went home empty handed. BY ANGIE DE LARA AND RONALYN OLEA MIGRANT WATCH Bulatlat On December 5, Labor Secretary Marianito Roque and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration official Carmelita…