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Science scholarships for kin of OFWs in Taiwan

A new scholarship program for deserving family members of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Taiwan who wish to enroll in science and technology college courses has been launched recently by the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO).

Scholarships opened for children of OFWs in Taiwan

A new scholarship program for the immediate family members of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Taiwan who wish to enroll in science and technology college courses was launched recently by the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO).

200 OFWs stopped work over contractual violations in Saudi

More than 200 overseas Filipino workers employed by a construction firm in Saudi Arabia stopped working on Saturday to protest labor contract violations allegedly committed by their employer, a group representing the interests of OFWs said Sunday.

OFW group opposes compulsory Pag-IBIG membership

An alliance of overseas Filipino workers in the Middle East questioned the Philippine government’s decision, on Thursday, to include all OFWs from mandatory coverage in the Home Development Mutual (Pag-IBIG) Fund.

FilAms ask: Extend absentee voters’ listing

A group of Filipino Americans have urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) Thursday to extend the registration for overseas absentee voters (OAV) by 28 days until February 14 so that more overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) can vote in the May general elections.