Utang na Loob: A Filipino Virtue or a Roadblock to Success?

In Filipino culture, utang na loob—often translated as "debt of gratitude" is a cherished value that binds families, friends, and communities together. It highlights loyalty,...

6 Examples of Filipino Racism and How It’s Ingrained in Our Culture at Home and Abroad

Racism is not exclusive to the West or to countries with long histories of colonisation or slavery. It exists in many forms across cultures,...

Filipino Covid Heroes: How OFWs Show Heroism in Pandemic Fight

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Filipino Pride: What the Philippines Does Well and What the World Can Learn from Us

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

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9 Money Mistakes OFWs Are Often Guilty Of

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OFW Statistics: 13 Facts & Figures About Overseas Filipino Workers

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Long service computation is a topic that interests primarily domestic workers who have served their employers for no less than five years. As of October 1, 2023, newly hired foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong are entitled to a minimum allowable wage of HK$4,870 per month. But if the working relationship between the helper and her employers deteriorates under incompetence,...

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