Stay informed. Stay connected. Stay protected. Latest guides and community stories for Overseas Filipino Workers in the Americas.
Filipino American History Month traces Filipino presence on this continent back to 1587. A reflection on belonging, memory and the shared table.
Read more →ISAC and Migrante International are urging Manila to file a diplomatic protest against the US after more than 150 Filipino cruise-ship workers were detained and deported from US ports in 2025.
Read more →Thousands of Filipino workers face homelessness in Canada. A look at the causes, the DMW response, and what OFWs need to know before migrating — including five essential pre-departure tips.
Read more →Fake agencies on Facebook and TikTok are targeting OFWs aiming for the US and Canada with too-good-to-be-true job offers. Here is how to spot the red flags, verify legitimate recruiters, and what to do if you have been scammed.
Read more →How a Home Along Da Riles reunion sparked something deeper — the shared culture that connects OFWs across the Americas and keeps us rooted no matter how far we roam.
Read more →Complete guide for Filipino healthcare workers eyeing the US and Canada in 2026. NCLEX pathways, salary tables, LMIA and H-1B visas, plus DMW warnings about illegal recruiters.
Read more →Complete directory of Philippine embassies and consulates across the Americas — passport renewal, OWWA membership, Migrant Workers Office legal aid, emergency hotlines, and how to prepare for your visit.
Read more →Everything OFWs need to know about US visa pathways — H-1B, H-2B, J-1, F-1 OPT, and green cards. Plus Filipino community hubs in California, Hawaii, New York, and Texas, remittances, and healthcare guidance.
Read more →Canada is a top destination for OFWs in the Americas. This guide covers LMIA work permits, Express Entry, TFWP, cost of living in Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary, healthcare for foreign workers, and the Filipino community.
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