DMW: Tutor sinking confirmed
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) confirmed yesterday that M/V Tutor, the bulk carrier that was attacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea last week, has sunk.
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Kuwait lifts ban on entry, worker visas for OFWs
MANILA, Philippines — The Kuwait government has lifted its year-long ban on the issuance of entry visas and worker visas for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), signaling a significant development in the labor relations of both countries.
Body of missing seaman needs to be found – DMW
THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) yesterday said it wants to first see the body of the missing Filipino crewman of M/V Tutor which was attacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea last week, before making any conclusion.
Philippine captain vows to return to sea after Houthi attack
MANILA: The Philippine crew of a vessel attacked by Yemen's Houthi militants was repatriated to the Philippines from Bahrain on Monday, with the ship's captain vowing to return to the seas after the crew had recovered from the experience. Iran-aligned Houthis claimed responsibility for a missilestrike on the Liberia flagged, Greek-owned, coal carrier Tutor near the Yemeni port of Hodeidah on June 12.The ship was carrying 22 crew from the Philippines and one is still missing in the flooded engine room. "We first need to rest because of the trauma," the Tutor's Captain Christian Domarique told a press conference at Manila airport. "We will recover for a few months before returning." Houthi attacks have struck three vessels crewed by Filipino seafarers since last year, killing two sailors, with 17 still being held captive by militants, government data showed.
Remains of 3 OFWs back from Kuwait
MANILA, Philippines — The remains of three overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who died in a fire that struck a residential building in Kuwait arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
21 Pinoys evacuated from Houthi-hit ship
MANILA, Philippines — Twenty-one of the 22 Filipino seafarers on a ship attacked by Houthi rebels while traversing the Red Sea on Wednesday were rescued on Friday night, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said yesterday.
OWWA names 3 Filipino casualties in Kuwait fire
(UPDATES) THE Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has released the names of the three overseas Filipino workers that died in a building fire in Mangaf, Kuwait on Wednesday.
Departments of Agriculture, Migrant Workers collaborate on programs for OFW
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) will collaborate on programs aimed at expanding economic opportunities for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families through various agricultural initiatives.