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There are things we find annoying about Filipinos—our bad habits don't seem to change for the better. It may be true that certain nationalities...

11 Things to Know Before Leaving For Domestic Helper Jobs in Russia

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6 Main Reasons Why Many Filipinos Want to Leave the Philippines

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11 Filipino Words Added to Oxford English Dictionary

Filipino language and culture continue to make their mark on the global stage, as eleven uniquely Filipino words have been officially added to the...

9 Money Mistakes OFWs Are Often Guilty Of

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Red Sea Crisis: Three Filipino Seafarers Dead, Five Rescued After Ship Sinks in Houthi Attack

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POEA’s List of 50 Recruitment Firms With Bad Repatriation Records

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8 Key Elements of an Employment Contract Every OFW Needs to Understand

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