Asians will be largest U.S. immigrant group by 2055 – Pew
The US Asian population grew from 11 9 million in 2000 to 20 4 million in 2015
PH team to help Filipinos in hurricane-ravaged British Virgin Islands
UPDATED There are no Filipinos among the 21 reported fatalities due to the wrath brought by Hurricane Irma according to the Department of Foreign Affairs
FAST FACTS: What you need to know about U.S. Pinoys and DACA
Where and how many are the Filipinos in the US? How many are under the protection of DACA? Find out here
DFA opens passport courtesy lane to first-time OFWs
The Department of Foreign Affairs also removes the 1 200 slots a day that used to be reserved for travel agencies
#OFWRights: Align OFWs' repatriation with PH economic plans – experts
In the 2016 elections Duterte received overwhelming support from OFWs – majority of whom voted for him on his promise to make working abroad an option instead of a necessity
Why our nurses are leaving
Around 19 000 nurses leave the Philippines to work abroad every year
How can we ensure onsite protection for OFWs?
One suggestion is to leverage the demand for Filipino migrant workers when going into multilateral or bilateral negotiations with host governments
#OFWRights: Duterte's migration policy
More than a year since he sat in office what has President Rodrigo Duterte done to stay true to the promises he made before OFWs?
Safe from Harvey, U.S. Pinoys help flood victims
As monster storm Harvey hit Texas Filipinos in the United States set out to help the storm s victims
Dubai OFW wins P14 million in raffle, says 'I am coming home'
After working 11 years in the UAE Bansil looks forward to being with his wife and daughter every day for the rest of his life
Most millennials willing to work abroad for career growth – survey
The United States remain the top destination of choice for millennials who are willing to work outside of their country of residence according to a World Economic Forum survey
Long shifts, low pay are part of a PH nurse's reality
24 year old nurse Faith Barcelon shares the struggles of being a nurse in the Philippines
WATCH: OFW's heroic rescue of old couple in Macau
Samar native Loreto Mijares saved an old couple from gushing flood waters as Severe Typhoon Hato hit Macau on August 23
IN PHOTOS: OFWs protest Kian slay
Various OFW groups condemn the killing of 17 year old Kian delos Santos and other deaths linked to the Duterte administration’s war on drugs
[Balikbayan Voices] Of passports and salad bowls
Exposure to different cultures and cities reminded me of what being Filipino is all about
7-year-old Filipino boy confirmed dead in Barcelona terror attack – DFA
The boy was earlier listed as among the missing after a van plowed through a pedestrian filled boulevard in the city center
FAST FACTS: How many and where are the Filipinos in Guam?
A nuclear threat has raised concern over the safety of Guam residents who include thousands of Filipinos
[Balikbayan Voices] OEC stands for Overly Excessive Crap
DOLE and POEA should realize that the world does not revolve around their ludicrous and antiquated bureaucratic procedures OFW Bertrand Rodriguez says
Maranao in Melbourne helps bring MSU students back to school
A PhD student at the University of Melbourne starts BalikMSU to encourage students displaced by conflict to finish their education
Recto asks Customs to amend new balikbayan box rules
The senator warns that the BOC s new rules might make the balikbayan boxes vulnerable to theft and pilferage
Lack of guidelines on newly launched OFW ID causes confusion
OFWs slam the agency for announcing the IDs without clear guidelines
Filipino students in Australia to form nationwide alliance
For the first time in the history of Filipinos in Australia the creation of a nationwide student alliance comes closer to reality
3 OFWs on death row in China
Philippine Ambassador to China Jose Santiago Sta Romana says there are high hopes that at least one of the cases would be reduced to a life sentence
From vegetable vendor to Bicol's salon magnate
While walking through a flooded market in Manila a young Yco Tan decided that he was going to change his life And he did
Filipino among 7 U.S. Navy sailors killed in Japan ship collision
“There was never a time that Carlos wasn t making people laugh ” said Sibayan s friend Chase Cornils
Qatar OFWs not rattled by diplomatic crisis
But Ressie Fos who chairs the United Filipino Organizations in Qatar expressed fears that prices of basic goods and commodities might shoot up
U.S. Pinoys join celebration as San Mateo County Pride Center opens
The Pride Center is a space where the diversity of our community can share stories build relationships learn grow create and heal together Program Director Lisa Putkey says
After Resorts World attack, DOT holds New York party, and it was okay
For Filipino Americans attending the reception in New York what happened at Resorts World did not make them hesitate about visiting the Philippines or promoting trips to the country
FAST FACTS: How big is the Filipino community in Qatar?
Filipinos are the fourth biggest group of foreign workers in Qatar
Dead Filipino seamen victims of foul play – Australian coroner
The crew were aware that the police interviewing them could not offer them any adequate protection if they either returned to the vessel or returned to Manila the coroner says
Global non-profit names Fil-Am blogger 'Mother of the Year'
Cindy Crawford Pierce Brosnan Milla Jovovich and other stars pay homage to the gifts of love and friendship that mothers give to their children at the Best Buddies International s Mother s Day event
The modern slaves of Hong Kong
Sa Hong Kong mapalad na ang kasambahay na may privacy sa kanilang sariling kwarto na karaniwang sinlaki lamang ng banyo sa mga fastfood sa Maynila
Number of abandoned Filipino babies in Middle East on the rise
The reason? Women who get pregnant but can t produce a marriage certificate face detention
Slave story of Pulitzer Prize-winning FilAm writer sparks online debate
Filipino American author Alex Tizon shares a haunting story of slavery within his own family drawing mixed reactions online
Berkeley Fil-Ams defend free speech
Fil Ams from the University of California at Berkeley agree that the Free Speech Movement is alive and well
WATCH: Labor Day tribute to a migrant mother
I dream of the day when we can all be together again overseas Filipino worker Norma Brion tells her children
Celia Veloso clarifies: 'I do not support death penalty'
The mother of death row convict Mary Jane Veloso says what she supports is President Duterte s war on drugs which should target the syndicates
Aguirre defends Duterte's human rights record before FilAms
Aguirre also made an appeal to Filipino journalists in the US that they should treat the anti drug campaign of Duterte with respect
Duterte brings home 138 stranded OFWs from Saudi
The President promises to build a hospital for OFWs in the Middle East and commits to daily repatriation of Filipinos still stranded there
Migrante asks Duterte to seek clemency for OFWs on death row
Migrante International launches ClemencyPH to urge Philipine President Rodrigo Duterte to save the lives of all overseas Filipino workers on death row
Lawmakers link alleged ISIS member to OFW medical service provider
Lawmakers urge the Department of Justice to probe deeper into the operations of Winston Q8
OFWs, meet your new labor attachés
At a seminar organized by the Blas F Ople Policy Center 8 new labor attachés present their credentials to the OFW community
Top FilAm women officials confront new U.S. policies under Trump
Elected women of Filipino descent stand up against new policies of the Trump administration
TIMELINE: Jennifer Dalquez's journey to death row and acquittal
UPDATED A UAE court acquits Jennifer Dalquez of murder Here s everything that happened in her case
Meet the ‘guardian angel’ of Tabaco City’s OFW families
Tita Amphie leads a group of volunteers helping make government services more accessible to OFW families in Tabaco City
BSP to OFWs: Register old peso bills for exchange by March 31
Filipinos abroad have to register up to P50 000 of their NDS banknotes in the online registration for the NDS Banknote System
British lord calls for ‘due clemency’ for OFW Jennifer Dalquez
It is clear from the evidence that her action was not pre meditated but a desperate response to an unprovoked sexual attack Lord Singh of Wimbledon writes to United Arab Emirates ambassador to London
UAE court postpones ruling on OFW Jennifer Dalquez again
She is accused of killing her employer The court will rule on her case April 12 instead after one of the victim s children failed to attend the latest hearing
Remain vigilant, PH embassy advises Filipinos after London attack
Philippine embassy in London says so far there has been no report of Filipinos affected by the incident
OFWs soon to be automatically exempted from airport terminal fee
UPDATED The P550 terminal fee will be waived starting April 30 for face to face ticket purchases and by the end of July for online ticket purchases
