5 Reasons Why OEC Should Be Abolished

Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) is a document that overseas Filipino workers need to present to the Immigration Department upon leaving the Philippines for work...

10 Best Small Business Ideas in the Philippines

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OFW Business: Operating a Carinderia / Catering Business

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Philippine ID: 8 Things About Our New Identification Card

The long wait for our very own Philippine ID is over. Citizens of the Philippines will finally have their own national ID after President Rodrigo...

9 Signs of Overpopulation in the Philippines

There's so much debate about overpopulation in the Philippines. From census to population projection models, is the country ripe for population control? Or is...

Why Filipinos Pay to Access Beaches That Should Be Free

The Philippines is renowned for its beautiful beaches, with white sands, turquoise waters, and tropical sunsets that draw both locals and tourists alike. These beaches consistently rank among the world's best and a source of pride among Filipinos. Yet for many Filipinos, accessing these natural treasures is not as straightforward as one might expect. While beaches in the Philippines are supposed...

22 Philippines Travel Tips for Migrant Workers and Balikbayans

If you're a Filipino migrant worker or balikbayan returning home for a short visit, you already know the emotional rollercoaster that comes with it....

8 Stress Causes for Balikbayans Visiting the Philippines

When balikbayans come home to visit, there’s an unspoken expectation that everything will feel like a warm reunion. While the hugs, food, and family...

Why Going Home for Good is Not as Simple as It Sounds

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One-Stop Service Center for OFWs Now Available at 15 Locations Nationwide

Frontline government services are now made further accessible to Filipinos who are currently working or planning to take up jobs abroad as the One-Stop Service Center for OFWs is now open at 15 locations nationwide. Manna Mall, San Fernando City, La Union City Tourism Office, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Baguio Convention Center, Baguio City Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga OWWA Regional...

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