PHILIPPINES: The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has responded to an incident at the OFW Lounge in NAIA Terminal 3 involving a worker who had just arrived from Dubai and was bound for Romblon. In …
Filipinos living and working in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain can register as overseas voters for the 2028 Philippine national elections. Registration began on December 1, 2025, and will continue until September 30, 2027. Eligible …
PHILIPPINES: Overseas Filipino workers could one day receive a separate monthly pension under a proposed law that seeks to create a dedicated retirement fund just for them. The measure, Senate Bill No. 252, is known as …
Overseas Filipino workers across the United Arab Emirates, including Abu Dhabi, may qualify for $200 financial assistance from the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) if their jobs or income have been affected by the ongoing …
Simbang Gabi is a nine-day novena of Masses leading up to Christmas, observed by Filipinos as a time of prayer and spiritual preparation. In Abu Dhabi, Filipino Catholics continue this tradition through evening Masses that …
In 2022, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) was created through Republic Act Number 11641. It is the primary government agency that is tasked with upholding the rights and welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) …
Since January 2010, Republic Act Number 9679 or the “Home Development Mutual Fund Law” has been implemented, expanding the mandatory coverage of HDMF or Pag-IBIG Fund to all overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Meanwhile, Filipino immigrants, …
Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is a hub of economic growth and development. As a result, it offers a multitude of employment opportunities across various sectors, such as finance, …
If Dubai has the nol card, Sharjah the Sayer Card, Abu Dhabi has one, too — the Hafilat Card. If you’re planning to travel around Abu Dhabi, this smart card is an essential companion. The …