Filipinos in Kuwait urged to avail of visa amnesty program

A LAWMAKER on Monday encouraged Filipinos in Kuwait to avail of the Kuwaiti government's visa amnesty program, which allows people with expired visas to rectify their status by settling fines or leave the country without paying penalties.

Bill protecting OFW remittances hurdles House panel

THE BILL protecting the remittances of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) hurdled committee level at the House of Representatives.