11 Filipino Words Added to Oxford English Dictionary

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Is Working Abroad For You? Check Out These 10 Pros and Cons

Many Filipinos dream of working abroad. Every day, thousands of kababayans leave the Philippines for jobs all across the world. While deciding to work...

Wise OFW: 7 Great Habits of a Successful Pinoy Worker

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8 Common OFW Money Mistakes During Christmas

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13 Disadvantages of Filipino Children with OFW Parents

The Philippines has millions of Overseas Filipino Workers whose sacrifices abroad help sustain their families back home. While remittances provide financial stability, the absence of one or both parents brings unique challenges to the children left behind. Below, we explore...

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The Overseas Workers Welfare Association (OWWA) has released funds amounting to a total of P26 million to 10,512 long-time members under the OWWA Rebate...

Should Stay-in Domestic Helpers Spend Days Off Outdoors?

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10 Things You Need to Know About OFW Medical Exams

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