FARTH to hold Meet & Greet on July 15

Induction of FARTH officers will highlight the event. The theme of the party is masquerade.

New Immigration Office opens in Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University

Good news for all of foreigners in Ubon Ratchathani.

Former DFA Sec Yasay, Ambassador Aragon to attend PCU-St. Robert’s commencement exercises

Her Excellency Ambassador Mary Jo Bernardo-Aragon has also confirmed her attendance to the Philippine Christian University (PCU) graduation today in Bangkok.

PHL Embassy to hold consular program in Rayong

Here is the announcement posted on the Embassy website and Facebook page.

Sec Bello: “Goodbye OEC, Hello OFW ID”

By the end of July, the long-dreaded Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) will be no more per announcement by Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III.   This news came after allegations of corruption in the agency surfaced in April 2017, thus the temporary halt of the issuance of the said certificates. Instead of OEC, the Labor Secretary […]

New FWA alarms employers and migrant workers; Employment Dept offers “grace period”

The newly implemented Foreign Workers Act of 2017 that came into effect last week, June 23, has faced criticism among employers and likewise created tension among migrant workers due to its alleged severe and unfair punishment.   Accordingly, Employment Department Director General Waranon Pitiwan said on Thursday that a “grace period” will be first given […]

Vice Consul Minglana officiates induction of CHATFA officers  

The presence of the Honorable Vice Governor of Trat, Dr. Prathan Surakitbovorn; Director Piriya Eakpiyakul of Trattrakarnkhun School; and Director Sanan of Trat Provincial Office have made the Opening Ceremony more dignified as they expressed their meaningful support to the organization.

3rd Filcom Leaders Congress Secretariat take oath at PHL Embassy

The 3rd FCLC will be held in October and high-ranking officials from DFA, OWWA and POEA are expected to attend.

Philippine Embassy closes on June 26

The Philippine Embassy in Bangkok will be closed on Monday, June 26.

OFW saved from death row in UAE

United Arab Emirates (UAE) court acquitted Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) Jennifer Dalquez from death row after being convicted of murdering her male employer, said her 53-year old mother to Rappler on Tuesday, June 20. Jennifer Dalquez, who is from General Santos City, was imprisoned in December 2014 for the alleged crime of murder, and was […]

Venus Raj’s business travel show searches for OFW success story in Thailand

TV show “Business Flight with Venus Raj and Cristina Decena" is looking for one more success story of a Filipino in Thailand.

“Alab” launched for OFWs worldwide 

“Alab - The Awakening of Filipino Nationalism” compiles the various inspirational stories, success stories and pictures from OFWs who voluntarily sacrificed and supported President Rodrigo Roa-Duterte worldwide.

CHATFA to celebrate Araw ng Kalayaan in Trat Province

The Chantaburi-Trat Filipino Association is holding "Fiesta sa Nayon" to celebrate the 119th Philippine Independence Day on Sunday, June 19, 2017.

Affected OFWs advised to remain calm after Arab countries sever ties with Qatar

Ambassador Alan Timbayan advised Filipinos in the Arab state to “exercise prudence as we all closely monitor the situation.”

Nanay Gaudiosa Bulan laid to rest

“Sa mga panahong ito doon namin naranasan ang bigat ng aming dinadalang problemang emosyonal at financial subalit may mga taong nagmamalasakit at tumutulong sa gitna ng aming kagipitan,” said daughter Wendy Bulan on Facebook.

Catholic Migrants Community Held Santacruzan in Korat

The celebration was attended by Filipinos, Thais and other foreigners who are active in the Catholic Community.