The Philippine government has been putting all their efforts in facilitating the return of our fellow kabayans. As of June 7, 2020, about 55,859 OFWs arrived in the country since the onset of the coronavirus outbreak. Within the tally, 17,419 are land-based, while 38,440 are sea-based OFWs. According to the Department of Health’s (DOH) COVID-19…
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly threatened the lives of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) across the globe. With various countries implementing strict lockdown measures, many OFWs were left struggling with the harsh reality of the “No Work, No Pay” situation. As a result, countless Kababayans sought to return home immediately, desiring to be reunited with their…
June 24, 2020 “Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now.” Alan Lakem Many countries pursue their gradual return to the normal days amid this coronavirus pandemic. The transmission within the community continues. However, we have made significant adaptation to this critical situation. Respective governments have…
The Protocols Every Returning OFW Should Expect as the world continues its almost 7-month battle of the transmission of COVID-19 disease. As we face the coronavirus pandemic, we, the Overseas Filipinos in Kuwait, want to return safely back to our home country, the Philippines. Because of the implemented lockdown measures, our primary jobs stopped together…
June 23, 2020 “Everything that is done in this world is done by hope.” Martin Luther King, Jr. Many governments across different countries did all their best in controlling the coronavirus pandemic. If these things fail, then it is because of the non-compliance of its citizens and residents. It shows that they need our cooperation…
June 22, 2020 “Heroism is not blind courage: it is a selfless action. It is knowing the odds are stacked against you, but feeling that you must do what you do for the good of others.” John Baldoni In this coronavirus health crisis, everyone depends on the gallant works of our beloved frontliners. As they…
The Pantawid ni Kabayan Program for Kabayans in KuwaitDuring this pandemic crisis, the character of teamwork and the essence of unity has been tested between the citizens and residents in Kuwait. Even with the unceasing support of the Kuwait government, many individuals continue to struggle through the “No Work, No Pay” situation in the country….
(UPDATED ON JUNE 27, 2020) Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many procedures in our daily operations were changed. Many establishments released new guidelines in line with the precautionary health measures imposed by the Kuwait Ministry of Health to protect the safety of the community. For the applications and renewals of passports, the Philippine Embassy in…
June 20, 2020 “The verdict you pronounce upon the source of your livelihood is the verdict you pronounce upon your life.” Ayn Rand During this pandemic, the circumstances brought by the coronavirus imposed an obstacle towards the prosperity of our livelihood. Without our financial income through our jobs, severe consequences will come. It includes food…
The COVID-19 pandemic threatened the lives of every individual in the world significantly. Aside from its posing dangers to our physical health, it has also reached and affected our very own soul. It did not only stopped in instilling fear towards the community. It also increased the likelihood of suicide cases globally. Especially to the…