The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is honoring the incredible contributions of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) with BPI POP: Pamilyang OFW Party – UwiANNE na!, a grand celebration headlined by Anne Curtis and Michael V. The event, set for April 26, 2025, in Makati City, offers exciting raffle prizes, exclusive live and virtual access, […]
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Filipino Dairy Farmers in New Zealand: Kristine Santos-Asuncion Shares Their Inspiring Journey | Barangay New Zealand
Discover the inspiring story of Kristine Santos-Asuncion and the Filipino Dairy Workers in New Zealand as they navigate the challenges and triumphs of the dairy industry. In this episode of Barangay New Zealand, Rene Molina explores how this group of hardworking Filipinos is making a mark in New Zealand’s dairy sector. Watch the full interview […]
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Concourse Singers Bag Gold in Tokyo Choir Tilt with Stirring Tribute to Overseas Filipino Workers
The Philippines’ Concourse Singers have taken center stage in Tokyo, earning the much-deserved gold for their homage to the Filipino diaspora. Their emotionally charged performance video garnered top honors in the Video Presentation Category at the 2023 Tokyo International Choir Competition (TICC 2023) held July 28-30, at the Dai-ichi Seimei Hall in Tokyo, Japan.
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BPI partners with VFS Global to enhance financial services for OFWs
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) recently partnered with VFS Global, the world’s largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions, to offer its remittance solutions closer to Filipino migrant workers.
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Dubai Festival Best Actress Kylie Verzosa dedicates award to OFWs
The Philippines’ Kylie Verzosa honored Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) as she accepted her Best Actress award at the 2022 Distinctive International Arab Festivals Awards (DIAFA) held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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OFW-themed films Triangle of Sadness, Plan 75 win top awards at Cannes Festival
Triangle of Sadness and Plan 75, two films featuring Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) have won top prizes at this year’s Cannes Film Festival in France.
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Filipina domestic worker turned famed photographer Xyza Bacani graduates from NYU
Award-winning Filipina photographer and former domestic worker Xyza Cruz Bacani has graduated from New York University with a Master’s degree in Arts and Politics.
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Overseas Filipino scientists invited to return home for Balik Scientists Program
Overseas Filipino scientists are being invited to return home to the Philippines as part of the Balik Scientists Program of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).
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Returning OFWs find hope in Balikabayanihan Program
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, we knew of the bittersweet stories of returning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). Often, they go abroad for high-paying jobs so that they can save and send money to their families back home. But migration stories don’t always guarantee a happy ending, and they need help when they are forced to return home.
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Open educational scholarships for returning women OFWs and families
Educational scholarships are being offered for returning women overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) or their family members to learn new skills.
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OFW remittances during Covid pandemic get boost from BPI partnerships
OFW remittances during Covid pandemic are getting a boost from the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) strengthened partnerships.
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Returning OFWs boost businesses through DOST’s Enterprise Tech program
Returning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) boosted their businesses with the help of the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program or SETUP.
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