Rappler's latest stories on balikbayan
The rise and resonance of Ruby Ibarra
From representing the misrepresented, to smashing the patriarchy, this Filipina-American rapper proves unstoppable
[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: Ruby Ibarra and the Balikbayans
The Filipino-American hip-hop collective wakes Rappler HQ up with their music
LIST: Where to take Balikbayans for good Filipino food in Metro Manila
For people craving a taste of home
Tony Labrusca prompts immigration warning on limits of Balikbayan privilege
The ‘Glorious’ actor Tony Labrusca reportedly makes a scene at the airport after he is given only 30 days to stay in the country
Journey of a podcaster: from a hate crime to the manongs of Stockton
A podcast series by Filipino-American millennial Paola Mardo on the Filipino diaspora takes us back in time to Little Manila in Stockton, California
OFW saved from UAE death row coming home to PH
Jennifer Dalquez, who was sentenced to death in the United Arab Emirates for murder but later acquitted, is expected to arrive in the Philippines on Friday, November 2
Cash remittance of Filipino seafarers may exceed $6B this year – lawmaker
'We expect the enlistment of Filipino sailors to increase along with international ship traffic, as the global economy continues to expand,' says ACTS-OFW Representative Aniceto 'John' Bertiz
DOLE eyes OFW deployment to Russia
'There is a demand for construction and household service workers in Russia,' says Labor Secretary Sylvestre Bello III in a statement
HRW: Deployment ban to Kuwait increases risk of OFW abuse
Human Rights Watch also says Kuwait should 'confront the outcry' over the reports of abuse by taking 'immediate steps to reform the kafala system'
Mestiza in Manila: What no one tells you when you move to the homeland
'I do my best to use this privilege and power to contribute back to Filipino society. I’m incredibly proud to be Filipino. Manila may be melty and monstrous, but I love it.'
DOTr: No baggage pilferage in NAIA Terminal 1
Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade makes the announcement after a social media post claimed that the baggage of a Filipino couple was pilfered at NAIA 1
OFWs ask for more seats on Overseas Filipino Bank's board
'Ang banko na iyan ay ipinatayo para sa mga OFWs, nararapat lamang na ang magkokontrol nyan at magpapalakad ay mga OFWs!' says the group's chairman
Experts divided on OFW deployment ban to Kuwait
Experts on migration and overseas recruitment weigh in on the government's decision to suspend the deployment of OFWs to Kuwait
CFO launches 2018 Presidential Awards for Overseas Filipinos
All nominations should be coursed through the Philippine Embassy or Consulate with jurisdiction in the country/area
OFW bank to open on January 18
President Rodrigo Duterte will lead the launch of the Overseas Filipino Bank on Thursday, January 18
These are the top killers of OFWs in Dubai and Northern UAE
Cardiac and pulmonary arrest are the most common causes of death among overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Dubai and the Northern Emirates
Giving a gift to new employer can benefit domestic workers abroad – study
A study shows that making a favorable first impression on an employer can have long term benefits for some OFWs
House committee pushes travel tax exemption for all OFW kids
A bill seeks to amend the Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act of 1995 to extend travel tax exemption to children of both solo and married OFW parents
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, October 6, 2017
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As holiday season starts, Customs suspends revised balikbayan box rules
The revised rules on balikbayan boxes are suspended until March 21, 2018
Changing the narrative on OFW reintegration
“Reintegration is an empowering concept. You are leaving to reintegrate," says OWWA Administrator Hans Leo Cacdac
#OFWRights: Duterte's migration policy
More than a year since he sat in office what has President Rodrigo Duterte done to stay true to the promises he made before OFWs?
Dubai OFW wins P14 million in raffle, says 'I am coming home'
After working 11 years in the UAE Bansil looks forward to being with his wife and daughter every day for the rest of his life
IN PHOTOS: OFWs protest Kian slay
Various OFW groups condemn the killing of 17 year old Kian delos Santos and other deaths linked to the Duterte administration’s war on drugs
[Balikbayan Voices] Of passports and salad bowls
Exposure to different cultures and cities reminded me of what being Filipino is all about
LIST: Customs-certified forwarding companies OFWs can tap
The Bureau of Customs urges Filipinos abroad to transact only with these certified deconsolidators
[Balikbayan Voices] OEC stands for Overly Excessive Crap
DOLE and POEA should realize that the world does not revolve around their ludicrous and antiquated bureaucratic procedures OFW Bertrand Rodriguez says
Recto asks Customs to amend new balikbayan box rules
The senator warns that the BOC s new rules might make the balikbayan boxes vulnerable to theft and pilferage
Lack of guidelines on newly launched OFW ID causes confusion
OFWs slam the agency for announcing the IDs without clear guidelines
Filipino students in Australia to form nationwide alliance
For the first time in the history of Filipinos in Australia the creation of a nationwide student alliance comes closer to reality
From vegetable vendor to Bicol's salon magnate
While walking through a flooded market in Manila a young Yco Tan decided that he was going to change his life And he did
The modern slaves of Hong Kong
Sa Hong Kong mapalad na ang kasambahay na may privacy sa kanilang sariling kwarto na karaniwang sinlaki lamang ng banyo sa mga fastfood sa Maynila
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, May 19, 2017
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Number of abandoned Filipino babies in Middle East on the rise
The reason? Women who get pregnant but can t produce a marriage certificate face detention
DOLE mulls limiting OFW deployment to Middle East
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III says OFWs especially those in the Middle East remain vulnerable to abuse by their employers
The challenge of being a Milan OFW
Working multiple jobs is the reality for many OFWs in Milan
Why we should celebrate April 21: An invitation from Kidlat Tahimik
Through Balikbayan 1 which will be shown for a week starting April 21 filmmaker Kidlat Tahimik introduces Enrique de Malacca the favorite valet or chef of Ferdinand Magellan
Fil-Am is Trump’s pick as next U.S. Solicitor General
Noel Francisco the son of a Filipino immigrant will hold the position full time pending US Senate approval
Bello wants unrefunded OFW terminal fees returned to OWWA
The labor department says most OFWs don t get their refunds because of lack of time and awareness
Fate of Jennifer Dalquez in hands of victim’s children
The Court of Appeals in Al Ain Judicial Court has postponed its ruling on the OFW s case originally set for February 27 to March 27
VLOG: Fil-Am senators at ang 'glass ceiling' sa Hawaii
While Filipino Americans in Hawaii grow in number Filipino American Senator Donovan Dela Cruz says their community cannot rest on their laurels
#AskTheTaxWhiz: Tax on Valentine's?
The Philippine Tax Whiz answers questions about donor s tax sending gifts to loved ones through balikbayan boxes and value added tax
VLOG: Mga Fil-Am sa U.S. amphibious ship John P. Murtha
Filipino American members of the US Navy say it helps that Filipinos know the value of hard work
Overseas Filipinos and the death penalty: Cases that made headlines
This is not the first time the country has mourned the execution of a fellow Filipino abroad
OFW in Kuwait executed while asserting innocence
UPDATED She has professed innocence since the day she was arrested in 2007 and has not changed her statement until now Senator Cynthia Villar says
When the bell rings: My story of getting bullied
Bullying is more than just physical harm. It’s the harshest form of rejection, one that gets in the way of our growth and self-discovery
Studying in the US alone and at 15
It was my vulnerability which forced me to be braver and more independent than I was
OFWs suffer long lines in NAIA due to broken system
Bureau of Immigration Spokesperson Antonette Mangrobang says the problem is not with BI but with POEA
PH customs seeks Malaysia's help in smuggled diamonds probe
The Bureau of Customs says it is asking Kuala Lumpur for information on the business of the personalities and companies involved as well as the legality of their stay
‘Stolen’ diamonds seized in balikbayan box
The 22 pieces of allegedly stolen diamonds are found inside a balikbayan box from Malaysia
