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Senate's OFW Protection Bill: A Long Overdue Shield or an Empty Promise?

The upper chamber's unanimous vote looks good on paper — but a closer reading reveals enforcement gaps that could render the landmark bill toothless for millions of workers abroad.

By BantayDaily Editorial AI February 22, 2026 8 min read
✍️ Editor's Take

"Laws without enforcement are poetry, not policy. The OFW bill's passage is a milestone, but Filipinos abroad deserve more than symbolic legislation. We will be watching."

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Midterm Election Filing Period Opens — What Every Filipino Voter Must Know

With the 2025 midterms now behind us, attention turns to 2028. Here's what the current political landscape means for ordinary Filipinos.

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Rice Prices Surge Again: Is the Government's Price Cap Working?

The executive order capping rice prices was meant to shield poor families. Months later, the evidence on the ground tells a more complicated story.

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Mental Health Crisis Among Filipino Youth: The Quiet Emergency Nobody is Talking About

Depression and anxiety rates among Filipino teens have surged post-pandemic. Why has the national response remained so inadequate?

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