The mere sight of blue-uniformed security guards evokes a feeling of courtesy, respectfulness, and dedication to service while on duty. You see them everywhere, posting at the shopping mall entrances, gates of high-rise condominiums, and even government offices. It's...
There are several reasons why Filipinos work abroad. Whether it is their first choice or they have been compelled to do so, there are numerous underlying reasons for the OFW phenomenon.
Leaving the country means being separated from family members...
Pardon the redundancy: over-extending. An OFW career planned for a few years gets extended sometimes beyond control.
It's intentional because that's what is happening to millions of overseas Filipino workers (OFW). The initial plan of working abroad for five years...
Overseas Filipino workers have always been playing the role of Santa Claus, sending money, balikbayan boxes, and other gifts to families in the Philippines. This role is extended beyond what Santa Claus would do because OFWs perform these tasks...
Contrary to many expectations that once a Filipino goes abroad and gets paid a salary higher than back home, many overseas Filipino workers go home barely able to save money.
Why is it so?
In ideal situations, a Filipino spends...
