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Riyadh Airport Attack: Three Filipinos in ICU, DMW Provides Emergency Helplines

Gulf News 11 Oct 2026
mwo_riyadh@dmw.gov.phOWWA Riyadh ... mwo_jeddah@dmw.gov.phOWWA Jeddah ... mwo_alkhobar@dmw.gov.phOWWA Al Khobar ... seabased.asec@dmw.gov.phOFW Welfare Monitoring System. owms@dmw.gov.phSea-Based Accreditation Bureau. sbhighrisk@dmw.gov.ph .
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DMW, NCMH strengthen mental health support for OFWs

The Philadelphia Inquirer 05 Oct 2026
The NCMH said it continues to work with the DMW, DMW–OFW Hospital, SIGLA Wellness Centers and other partner agencies to make mental health ...
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DMW eyes legal action after Germany bus crash kills 2 OFWs

Sun Star 02 Oct 2026
THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is coordinating with German authorities on possible legal action against the operators and driver of a bus involved in a crash in Bavaria that killed two overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and injured 31 others.
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DMW prepares criminal, civil cases over Germany bus crash

The Philippine Star 02 Oct 2026
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is preparing criminal and civil charges against two drivers and the Milan-based operator of a bus that crashed in Bavaria, Germany, killing two Filipinos and injuring 31 others ....
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DMW ready to aid OFWs hit by Thailand flooding

Sun Star 29 Sep 2026
FOLLOWING the torrential rains and massive flooding in Bangkok, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has declared its readiness to provide assistance to any adversely affected overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Thailand.
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DMW prepares reintegration program for Mary Jane Veloso after pardon

Sun Star 26 Sep 2026
THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is preparing a comprehensive reintegration program for former overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Mary Jane Veloso and her family following the grant of an absolute pardon by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
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DMW must stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Mary Jane — Cacdac

The Manila Times 26 Sep 2026
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is preparing comprehensive reintegration assistance for Mary Jane Veloso following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s grant of an absolute pardon, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo J.
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Go seeks adequate DMW funds for OFW assistance

The Manila Times 25 Sep 2026
Bong Go has called for adequate funding for the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in 2027 to ensure continued assistance to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) facing emergencies, particularly those in conflict areas.
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40 Filipino seafarers safe after Singapore Strait collision, DMW readies repatriation

Khaleejtimes 25 Sep 2026
In an interview with reporters on Thursday, DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac told reporters that the Philippine government is preparing emergency repatriations of Filipino sailors of the Panamanian ship First Margaux ... DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac.
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Filipinos in Riyadh unharmed after Yemeni Houthi missile attacks – DMW

The Philadelphia Inquirer 21 Sep 2026
... Filipinos were harmed in the missile attacks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said Monday morning.
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DMW: Pinoys�unharmed�in Riyadh explosions

The Philippine Star 21 Sep 2026
No Filipinos were affected by recent explosions in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Department of Migrant Workers said yesterday ....
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DMW seeks budget increase amid global tensions

The Philadelphia Inquirer 21 Sep 2026
Cacdac made the appeal during the DMW and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration’s (OWWA) budget hearing before the Senate finance subcommittee.
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DMW: No Filipinos affected by Riyadh explosions

The Manila Times 21 Sep 2026
18 and 19, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). According to the DMW, Houthi militants launched drone and ballistic missile attacks targeting the Saudi capital and energy sites along the Red Sea coasts.
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Tulfo backs higher DMW budget amid overseas crises

The Manila Times 21 Sep 2026
Erwin Tulfo on Monday said he supports moves to increase the budget of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to strengthen assistance and protection for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) amid continuing conflicts abroad.
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DMW reiterates Filipino seafarers’ right to refuse voyages through high-risk areas

SAFETY4SEA 04 Sep 2026
The Philippines’ Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has reiterated that Filipino seafarers have the right to refuse to sail through high-risk maritime areas, including the Strait of Hormuz, amid heightened security threats in the region.
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