Visa Uncertainty in America Urges Filipinos to Brace for Immigration Shifts 

A close-up shot of Filipino passports at the airport, indicating travel and identity.

The Philippine Embassy in Washington and consulates across the United States (U.S.) recently issued an advisory urging Filipinos to closely monitor developments in U.S. immigration and visa policies.  The advisory comes amid heightened debates in Washington over stricter visa vetting, potential changes to work permits, and adjustments to family reunification pathways.  Officials stressed that while no sweeping reforms have yet been finalized, Filipinos […]

$500 Minimum Monthly Pay Fought for 17,000 Filipino Domestic Workers 

Two housekeepers in uniform collaborate while making a bed in a bright, peaceful bedroom.

A bigger paycheck is becoming a reality for thousands of Filipino domestic workers abroad as the government pushes for better wages, stronger protection, and more opportunities.  More than 17,000 Filipino domestic workers are now covered by job orders offering a monthly salary of $500, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). The agency has processed 17,375 […]