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Most of us tend to demonize temptations. We usually associate them with the devil and eternal damnation. But actually, the temptation is a neutral...

Why Filipinos Are Always Late: The Impact of “Filipino Time” on Society

Filipinos are known for many things: hospitality, resilience, and warmth. But let’s be honest—many of us are also known for being late. "Filipino time" isn’t...

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Imagine you are falling in line waiting for your turn at the immigration counter at Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Even with a passport, boarding pass,...

From Dishwasher to Successful Entrepreneur

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15 Unique Filipino Quirks That Foreigners Find Fascinating (and Filipinos Know by Heart)

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

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“Relatives Expect Me to Pay for Everything”: The Financial Anxiety of OFWs Homecoming Costs

For many Filipinos working or living abroad, the dream of coming home is a sweet one: reuniting with family, enjoying home-cooked meals, and catching...

Tips For OFW Registration and Mandatory Online OEC Appointment

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9 New Year’s Resolutions for Overseas Filipino Workers

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Benefits of OFW ID System, OFW Bank

Labor and Employment Secretary Silvestre Bello announced an identification system for overseas Filipino workers and a bank dedicated to them will be launched this year. “They will be launched this year. The OFW identification card system will be put in place in March while the OFW Bank will be operational by November,” Manila Times quoted Bello as saying. The OFW identification...

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