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7 Filipino Questions You’re Too Shy To Ask

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Financial Adviser Warns OFW Families: Money Remittance Won’t Last Forever

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From Dishwasher to Successful Entrepreneur

Jonathan Ilagan Ruiz is the general manager of the CAFÉ Martinez chain in Dubai, owner and CEO of the PAM Academy, an online learning...

Ramadan in the Eyes of Vulnerable, Abused Domestic Workers

The month of Ramadan signals a change in lifestyle not only among the Muslim faithfuls but also to those whose jobs are associated with...

Top Countries Hiring Filipino OFWs in 2025

  Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) continue to be a vital force in the global workforce, contributing significantly to the Philippine economy through remittances and skills transfer. As of the most recent data, millions of Filipinos are employed abroad, with their...

19 Common OFW Problems, Causes & How to Prevent Them

Sometimes we think having an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) solves all problems in the family. But the fact is that our OFW families are...

9 Frugal Ways to Save Money On Christmas

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Becoming Hubby's 'Punching Bag' Not Enough To Annul Marriage

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SSS Computation: How Much Pension Will You Get Based on Contribution?

It is not uncommon for Social Security System members to be curious after the continuous contribution of SSS premiums: how much pension will they receive once they enter their retirement age and are eligible to receive their pension? According to Susie G. Bugante, vice president for public affairs and special events of the SSS in her January 21, 2017 column...

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