Filipino Covid Heroes: How OFWs Show Heroism in Pandemic Fight

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How Filipinos in Italy Can Apply Citizenship by Residency

According to article 9 of the Republican Act no. 91/98, Italian citizenship can be given to any foreigner that lived in the country in...

How Philippine Elections Compare with the Rest of the World

Elections in the Philippines are often described as lively, colourful, and deeply personal. Streets come alive with posters and campaign jingles, candidates host concerts...

10 Bad Habits of Many OFWs That Need to Change

The idea of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) as heroes has become a cliché. We send money back to the Philippines, not only supporting our...

3 Possible Reasons You Are a Victim of NAIA Offloading

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

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List of Banned Items Inside Balikbayan Boxes

Balikbayan boxes are often sent by Filipinos living abroad to their family and friends in the Philippines. These boxes are typically used to send...

Cheating OFWs: Why Some Married Pinoys and Pinays Abroad Get Involved in Affairs

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7 Reasons Why You Should Not Marry an OFW

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6 Investment Ideas for OFWs To Start A Business

Filipinos abroad are blessed with better financial windfall than back in the Philippines. But they're also aware that being an OFW, as they're more popularly known, working abroad has its finite time. And while they receive better perks and take home pay, it is prudent to put them to use in an investment vehicle that will sustain them long after they return...

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