OFWs

Philippine Ambassador to Lebanon Marlowe Miranda has urged the Department of Foreign Affairs to impose Alert Level 4 or a mandatory evacuation amid ongoing Israeli jet strikes on Beirut. The lives of around 15,000 Filipino domestic helpers and their dependents are at risk. Miranda highlighted the worsening humanitarian crisis in Lebanon due to the Israel-Hezbollah conflict.

March 17, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

The Senate approved on third reading two bills to safeguard remittances of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) amid Middle East crisis concerns. These include transparency in remittance fees and free financial education. Sen. Joel Villanueva said it ensures every peso reaches OFW families.