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Month: February 2018

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Skin and Bones OFW Pleading to Come Back to Her Family in the Philippines; Agency is Not Doing Anything

February 18, 2018 OFW Newsbeat 0

There are many OFWs who were able to come back to their families in the Philippines amid the employment ban in Kuwait. A lot of agencies are doing their best to send their workers and […]

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OFW in Kuwait Goes Missing: There is No Way to Get in Touch With Her

February 17, 2018 OFW Newsbeat 0

Just recently, we reported a case of an Overseas Filipino Worker in Kuwait who started working in the Gulf Estate since 2013 but failed to get in touch with her family. Her family is crying […]

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Currency Exchange Rate Today (February 16, 2018)

February 16, 2018 admin 0

Above currency Exchange rate is base on Western Union’s online foreign exchange converter. Listing out previous exchange rates: February 15, 2018:   February 14, 2018:   February 13, 2018:

Senator Manny Pacquiao is suggesting death penalty for the employers. [Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons]
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Senator Manny Pacquiao Suggests Death Penalty For Abusive Employers in Kuwait

February 16, 2018 OFW Newsbeat 0

The death of our Kababayan and Overseas Filipino Worker Joanna Demafelis sparked a lot of issues not only in the Philippines but also in the Middle East. After finding her lifeless body in the freezer, […]

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OFW in Saudi Arabia Escapes From Employer But Left a Letter and Her Passport Behind

February 16, 2018 OFW Newsbeat 0

We often hear stories of Overseas Filipino Worker asking for help to end the sufferings they are experiencing from their employers. Some of them were verbally abused while there are others who, unfortunately, were abused […]

Filipinos can now apply for amnesty in Kuwait. [Image Credit: Google Maps]
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How OFWs Can Apply for Amnesty in Kuwait

February 15, 2018 OFW Newsbeat 0

Last Monday, February 7, hundreds of Overseas Filipino Workers from Kuwait arrived in Manila. Philippine Ambassador to Kuwait Renato Pedro Villa said that around 400 Filipinos, which include 18 children, will be sent back to […]

The autopsy report for Joanna Demafelis is now released. [Image Credit: Elmer Gato / Facebook]
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Joanna Demafelis Died Due to Severe Beating Based on Autopsy Report

February 14, 2018 OFW Newsbeat 0

When the news about the lifeless body of an Overseas Filipino Worker was found in a freezer, it shocked, devastated, and angered a lot of people not only in the Philippines but all over the […]

The OFW in Saudi Arabia is being abused by both employers. [Image Credit: Mhersz Cea Garcia / Facebook]
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Employer of an OFW in Saudi Arabia Spanks, Spats, and Hits Her After Thinking She is Using Her Cellphone

February 14, 2018 OFW Newsbeat 0

More and more families are getting reunited and are starting the year with a better start after Overseas Filipino Workers from Kuwait are going back to their families. Every day, reports of OFWs going back […]

A domestic helper in Saudi Arabia needs help and rescue. [Image Credit: Nenette Buscay Magno / Facebook]
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Employer Steals OFW’s Passport and Sells Her to Another Employer in Saudi Arabia

February 13, 2018 OFW Newsbeat 0

A lot of our Overseas Filipino Workers, particularly those who are working as domestic helpers or household helpers, were abused by their employers. Instead of guiding and shielding them from danger and harm, were the […]

There are still two OFWs working as a domestic helper who needs help and rescue. [Image Credit: Dat’z Well / Facebook]
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Two OFWs Working as a Domestic Helper in Kuwait Still Needs Help

February 13, 2018 OFW Newsbeat 0

We are now hearing good news of our fellow Overseas Filipino Workers happily going home to their families in the Philippines from Kuwait amid the employment ban issued by the Department of Labor and Employment […]

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OFWs Starts to Arrive from Kuwait Amid the 72-Hour Deadline Imposed by President Duterte

February 11, 2018 OFW Newsbeat 0

After the official confirmation of President Rodrigo Duterte of the deployment ban of Overseas Filipino Workers to Kuwait, he ordered the OFWs in the country to start going back to the Philippines too. The official […]

The missing OFW last contacted her family in 2015. [Image Credit: Alyn Matusalem Pomantoc / Facebook]
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Another OFW in Kuwait is Missing Since 2015; Family is Crying for Help After an OFW Was Found in a Freezer

February 11, 2018 OFW Newsbeat 0

After the lifeless body of Joanna Daniela Demafelis, an OFW working as a domestic helper in Kuwait, was found in a freezer and was frozen for years, her family is now seeking for justice. With […]

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Search and Rescue Team Finds the Lifeless Body of an OFW After the Earthquake in Taiwan

February 10, 2018 OFW Newsbeat 0

Natural disasters such as earthquakes come during unexpected times. From flash floods to volcanic eruption, it always affects the lives of the people within the area. The same situation that happened to Taiwan. After the […]

The dead and frozen body of an OFW is found in an apartment complex.
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The Embassy and Kuwaiti Government Names the Suspect Behind the Dead and Frozen Body of a Domestic Helper!

February 9, 2018 OFW Newsbeat 0

After the body of the Overseas Filipino Worker working as a domestic helper in Kuwait was found in a freezer, the authorities are now looking for the alleged suspect. The victim is named as Joanna […]

Filipinos can now apply for amnesty in Kuwait. [Image Credit: Google Maps]
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Dead Body of an OFW Found Frozen in a Freezer for a Year

February 9, 2018 OFW Newsbeat 0

It might sound like it is part of a scary movie, but it is true: a body of a dead Filipina was found stored in a freezer in an apartment in Al-Shaab, Kuwait. The body […]

Another OFW claimed that the employees of Clark International Airport opened their luggage. [Image Credit: Weljune Tuggay Ticala / Facebook]
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Another Case of Luggage Theft in Clark International Airport; Contents of Two Luggages Went Missing

February 8, 2018 OFW Newsbeat 0

Just recently, an Overseas Filipino Worker voiced out his concern regarding the alleged stealing of the employees of the Clark International Airport. The viral video showed how the employees opened the luggage even though it […]

Nova Fossgard is a living example that you can succeed in life. [Image Credit: Purley Language College - London / Facebook]
OFW Success Stories

From Rags to Riches: Former Domestic Helper is Now a Proud College Owner in England

February 8, 2018 OFW Newsbeat 0

How many success stories do you know? Do you know someone who was able to make his or her dream come true after working abroad as an Overseas Filipino Worker? For a lot of people, […]

A certain William Murphy is making rounds online. [Image Credit: OFW Kalingawan/Facebook]
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Warning to OFWs in the Middle East: A Man Seeking for Love Will Always Ask for Money

February 7, 2018 OFW Newsbeat 0

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. For many people, this is the most romantic and much awaited day. A lot of couples may already be planning on how to spend this special day while […]

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OFWs to Benefit From OWWA Rebate Program and One-Time Financial Assistance

Overseas Filipino Workers who have been members of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration for the past ten years and have not availed of any benefits from the OWWA Fund are now eligible to get rebates. [...]
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Franchise Opportunities for OFWs

February 5, 2019 0

Many OFWs who are working hard abroad away from their families are saving money for their retirement and are considering putting up a business to continue earning while they are back home to their families […]

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How To Start a Food Cart Business in the Philippines: Everything You Need To Know

July 18, 2018 0

If you have been working as an Overseas Filipino Worker for several years, one of your goals probably is to establish your own business. If you want a steady source of income upon your retirement, […]

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Taco Bell Franchise in The Philippines: Everything You Need To Know

July 3, 2018 0

Filipinos love food. From Chinese to Japanese cuisine, American to Italian food, it is not surprising to see a lot of us enjoying all the food available around the world. One of the all-time favorites […]

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OFW Business Opportunity: How To Start A Clothing Line

June 12, 2018 0

Are you dreaming of starting your own business as an Overseas Filipino Worker? Yes, working in other countries can benefit you a lot financially, but it might not last a long time. After years of […]

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Tired of Being Away From Your Family While Working as an OFW? Start a Virtual Assistant Business Instead

April 20, 2018 0

Working abroad for several long years may make you realize one thing: when can I finally come back home and enjoy the fruits of my labor? Working as an Overseas Filipino Worker may take several […]

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