Online gambling is widespread in the Philippines and has significantly changed both the economy and daily life in the country.
While initially touted as a...
Many Filipinos dream of working abroad. Every day, thousands of kababayans leave the Philippines for jobs all across the world. While deciding to work...
It's hard to generate OFW savings during this era of pandemics.
Every month, even during the COVID-19 pandemic, Filipinos abroad continue to send home remittances...
Divorce is illegal in the Philippines though there are a few loopholes around this. Lawyer Joseph Inocencio from the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP)...
Three Filipino seafarers have been confirmed dead, while five others were rescued after the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier MV Eternity C was attacked by Houthi rebels and sank off the coast of Yemen on July 8, according to the Department...
The Philippines is one of the world’s top sources of overseas workers, with millions of Filipinos employed across the globe. While most Overseas Filipino...
OFW passport renewal is a crucial requirement among Filipinos working abroad.
It's almost a given that once a Filipino worker is based abroad, performing transactions in a Philippines-based agency can be a tough thing to do. However, the Philippine government has been trying to make life easier for overseas-based Filipinos. In addition to the Philippine consular presence abroad, SSS members...
Three Filipino seafarers have been confirmed dead, while five others were rescued after the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier MV Eternity C was attacked by Houthi rebels and sank off the coast of Yemen on July 8, according to...
ROTC in the Philippines stands for Reserve Officer Training Corps, a program that provides military training to high school and college students.
The program aims...
Long-distance relationships are one of the challenges overseas Filipino workers face as they work abroad. While the usual focus goes on parents who make...
If you're a Filipino migrant worker or balikbayan returning home for a short visit, you already know the emotional rollercoaster that comes with it....
To Filipinos traveling overseas, getting a visa can be a time-consuming, if not resource-draining exercise. Consulates and embassies often require plenty of documentation to...