‎Apektado ng gulo sa Middle East... OFWs, magpasaklolo sa app at hotline — OWWA

ni Gina Pleñago @News | March 5, 2026

Photo: OWWA Overseas Workers Welfare Administration

Nanawagan ang Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) sa overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) na apektado sa nagaganap na kaguluhan sa Middle East na hangga't maaari ay makipag-ugnayan sa kanila sa pamamagitan ng egov app at kanilang hotline number.

‎Para matugunan ang kanilang mga kinakailangang assistance at agarang repatriation para sa kanilang kaligtasan.

Ayon sa OWWA, may kabuuang bilang na 1,416 OFWs na ang kasalukuyang nag-file ng kanilang mga repatriation request mula sa magkakaibang lugar sa Middle East partikular sa Abu Dhabi at Dubai.

‎Matagumpay namang napauwi sa kanilang mga lalawigan ang ilan sa mga OFW na na-stranded sa Hong Kong International Airport ng mga nakaraang araw na patungo sana sa Dubai.

‎Samantala, nananawagan din ang Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) sa mga Manning Agencies na hangga't maaari ay pauwiin na ang mga Pinoy seafarers na kasalukuyang nasa Middle East.

‎Ito ay upang matiyak ang kanilang kaligtasan at maiwasan ang anumang trahedya na maaaring mangyari sa gitna ng karagatan.

‎Sa ngayon wala pang eksaktong bilang ng mga Pinoy seafarers na inihayag ang DMW ngunit tinitiyak nila na matutugunan ang bawat pangangailangan ng mga ito sa oras na sila'y makauwi sa bansa.

OWWA, PCSO Welcome Home OFWs Arriving from Kuwait in “Bagong Taong Salubong sa OFWs”

by Info @Brand Zone | January 9, 2026

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Tuesday warmly welcomed 312 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) arriving from Kuwait in an activity dubbed “Bagong Taong Salubong sa OFWs.”

The activity was organized as a heartfelt welcome for OFWs returning home at the start of the year, recognizing their sacrifices and contributions to their families and to the nation. It also highlighted the government’s continued commitment to ensuring that Filipino migrant workers feel supported, valued, and cared for upon their arrival in the country.

Present during the event were OWWA Administrator Patricia Yvonne “PY” Caunan, PCSO General Manager Melquiades Robles, PCSO Chairman Judge Felix P. Reyes (Ret.), and members of the PCSO Board of Directors, namely Jennifer E. Liongson-Guevara, Janet De Leon Mercado, and Imelda A. Papin.

As part of the program, PCSO distributed Charitimba, its in-kind assistance packages, to all the OFWs to help address their immediate needs and serve as a gesture of support as they reunite with their families.

PCSO General Manager Melquiades Robles underscored the importance of welcoming OFWs home and reaffirmed PCSO’s role as a steadfast partner to their families in the Philippines while they work abroad.

“PCSO stands as a partner to your families here in the Philippines, ready to assist and provide support while you continue to work abroad. We want to assure you that you are not alone. As you strive to build a better future for your loved ones, PCSO remains committed to looking after the welfare of your families back home,” Robles said. 

OWWA officials likewise reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to continuously provide welfare programs, reintegration assistance, and support services to OFWs and their families.

The PCSO Bagong Taong Salubong sa OFWs forms part of PCSO’s ongoing social responsibility initiatives, carried out in close coordination with partner agencies, to extend timely assistance and compassion to Filipino workers and their families.

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Quick Market Errand Turns into P19-M PCSO Lotto Win for Couple

By: Justin B. Santos and Nomar G. Reynon

A simple trip to the public market turned into a life-changing moment for a husband and wife who claimed the ₱19-million jackpot prize from the year-end 6/42 lotto draw of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO).

The couple emerged as the lone winner of the 6/42 lotto drawn on December 30, 2025, which yielded the winning combination 06-32-29-24-37-04. The jackpot prize was officially claimed on January 5, 2026, at the Sun Plaza Building in Mandaluyong City, where the winners also shared their story during a brief interview with PCSO officials.

According to the couple,they decided to try their luck through a Lucky Pick during their usual stroll to the public market while preparing for the New Year celebration. What seemed like an ordinary routine unexpectedly resulted in a fortune that would alter the course of their lives.

The winners revealed that they had long been playing the lotto, faithfully trying their luck on a set of preferred number combinations over the years. Despite their persistence, their chosen numbers had never yielded a win, not even a three-digit combination or a “balik-taya.” This prompted them to occasionally rely on Lucky Pick entries, including the ticket that eventually won the jackpot.

The husband shared that when he checked the winning numbers the next day, he was briefly stunned. It was hard to focus on their New Year’s Eve celebration as the reality of their good fortune slowly sank in.

With the unexpected win, the couple shared that the husband has decided not to return to work as seafarer, saying he’s already spent many years away from his family and wants to slow down. Instead, they plan to focus on rebuilding their life together.

One of their main priorities is starting a small business for steady income, while setting aside part of their winnings to cover their child’s medical need.

The PCSO once again reminds the public that lottery games are games of chance and encourages everyone to play responsibly, while highlighting that the lotto continues to transform lives, sometimes in the most unexpected moments.

                                                      Sa Bawat Taya May Kawanggawa!

Dahil sa P1.4 B land deal ng OWWA… ARNELL, KAKASUHAN NA NG GRAFT AND CORRUPTION

ni Julie Bonifacio @Winner | July 30, 2025

Photo: Arnell Ignacio - OWWA

Itutuloy na ang pagsasampa ng kaso kay former Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) administrator Arnell Ignacio this week.

Pati ang ilang opisyales ng OWWA ay kasama sa sasampahan ng kaso ukol sa alleged unauthorized P1.4 billion land deal, ayon kay Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac.

For a time, tumahimik ang isyung ‘yan kay former admin Arnell. And now, nakatakdang mag-file ng case sa Ombudsman para sa violation of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act (Republic Act No. 3019).

For sure, kayang-kayang sagutin ‘yan ni Arnell sa proper venue. 

now ay naghahanda na si Arnell sa promo ng pelikula na Jackson 5 na malapit nang ipalabas sa mga sinehan.

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Top 10 Best Dressed sa SONA…

HEART, LAGLAG SA NO. 1, PIA, KULELAT SA NO. 10

NARITO na ang inaabangang best dressed portion sa katatapos lang na State of the Nation Address ni President Bongbong Marcos, Jr..

Laglag ang kilalang fashionista at wifey ni Senate President Chiz Escudero na si Heart Evangelita sa No. 1 dahil nasa No. 3 ito.

Kinabog si Heart ni Justice Department Undersecretary Margarita Gutierrez.

Parehong white gown ang suot nila. Ang Dubai-based Pinoy designer na si Michael Leyva ang gumawa ng Filipiniana terno ni Heart, habang si Jaz Cerezo naman ang tumahi ng gown ni Usec. Margarita.

Nasingitan pa si Heart sa No. 2 ng misis ni Senator Sonny Angara na si Tootsy. Bonggacious din kasi ang Filipiniana white gown ni Tootsy na gawa ng mahusay na si Rajo Laurel.

Pang-apat si Cong. Badette Barbers sa suot niya mula sa designer na si Ivarluski Aseron.

Pang-lima si Jaja Chiongbian Rama in Cary Santiago dress. 

Next si Emmeline Aglipay Villar na made by Ivarluski Aseron ang gown. 

Pang-pito ang misis ni Cavite 1st District Cong. Jolo Revilla na si Angel Revilla sa kanyang blue Filipiniana gown made by Rob Ortega.

Then, pang-walo si Cong. Queenie Gonzales na ang gown ay gawa ni Jo Rubio. 

Pang-siyam naman si Kate Galang Coseteng na suot din ang gawang gown ni Jo Rubio.

Ang pang-sampu ay si Pia Wurtzbach na mala-Channel ang gawa ng kanyang gown.

Naging kamukha raw ni Pia si Kuh Ledesma sa kanyang awrahan sa SONA.

Say ng ibang netizens sa Top 10 Best Dressed sa SONA, “Grabe siguro restraint ni

Heart, walang suot na alahas. Haha! At super-gaan ng aura niya infer. Love also Ms. Tootsy.”

“I like Heart’s other gown, but the one above is suitable for the occasion. Hindi agaw-eksena.”

“NGL, ‘yung outfit ni Pia is giving kurtina ni Lola sa bahay.”

“Margarita and Heart are so elegant!”

“Love Pia’s look. Always naman timeless elegant style ni Tootsy. Agree with the top choice.”

So, ‘yun!