يحاول ذهب - حر

Assistance for Pinoy workers amid Israel-Iran tensions

June 15, 2025

|

The Freeman

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said on Saturday, June 14, that it is on heightened alert to assist overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

"The DMW reiterates OFW and OFW family assistance through its Middle East Help Desk for OFWs and families of OFWs who are affected by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran," the advisory read.

The department advised OFWs and their families to call the DMW-OWWA 1348 Hotline for assistance. Those calling from abroad may reach the Help Desk via +6321348.

The DMW also released the following contact numbers for OFWs in affected areas:

Israel

Lebanon

    المزيد من القصص من The Freeman

    The Freeman

    Russian mass strike on Ukraine

    A “massive” Russian nighttime attack on Ukraine damaged 20 residential buildings in Kyiv and its suburbs, as well as Qatar’s embassy, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday.

    time to read

    1 mins

    January 10, 2026

    The Freeman

    Sinulog 2026 kicks off

    Reverend Msgr. Agustin V. Ancajas presided over the Mass and shared in his homily that trusting and having faith in the Holy Child will guarantee that everything is under

    time to read

    3 mins

    January 10, 2026

    The Freeman

    John Clifford has strong social game, says mom

    Since its debut October of last year, Cebuano housemate John Clifford has so far managed to avoid being nominated for eviction in \"Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0\" something his mother, Sofia Gawchua, is proud of and attributes to his rootedness.

    time to read

    2 mins

    January 10, 2026

    The Freeman

    94% see widespread corruption in gov't--poll

    Although slightly lower than in a previous poll, almost all Filipinos still believe that corruption is widespread in the government.

    time to read

    1 mins

    January 10, 2026

    The Freeman

    'Mercy' is intense thriller with near-reality science

    Science fiction takes inspiration from real life dystopia in \"Mercy,\" an action thriller from Unfriended (2015), and Searching (2018) director Timhur Bekmambetov.

    time to read

    2 mins

    January 10, 2026

    The Freeman

    Teaching a city to segregate

    Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival unveiled this week 19 “big-ticket” projects his administration plans to implement this year, while also reporting that 144 projects were accomplished in his first six months in office.

    time to read

    3 mins

    January 10, 2026

    The Freeman

    DOF chief Go takes seat on BSP Monetary Board

    Finance Secretary Frederick

    time to read

    1 min

    January 10, 2026

    The Freeman

    Pacers snap 13-game skid

    The Indiana Pacers ended their 13-game jinx, thanks to Pascal Siakam’s driving layup in the final 11.5 seconds that dragged them to a 114-112 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night (Friday Philippine time ) at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North California.

    time to read

    1 min

    January 10, 2026

    The Freeman

    The Freeman

    Biggest protests in Iran as death toll increases

    Iranian protesters on Thursday stepped up their challenge to the clerical leadership with the biggest protests yet of nearly two weeks of rallies, as authorities cut internet access and the death toll from a crackdown mounted.

    time to read

    2 mins

    January 10, 2026

    The Freeman

    SINULOG FOUNDATION URGED: Don't accept support from gambling

    Cebu Archbishop Alberto S. Uy has issued an appeal urging organizers of Sinulog 2026 to refrain from accepting sponsorships and financial support from gambling establishments, stressing that such partnerships contradict the values of the Santo Niño and risk undermining the festival’s sacred character.

    time to read

    2 mins

    January 10, 2026

    Listen

    Translate

    Share

    -
    +

    Change font size