Financial Adviser Warns OFW Families: Money Remittance Won’t Last Forever

Families relying on money remittance from overseas Filipino workers must be prepared for the day money sent to them regularly would eventually stop coming,...

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...

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

Every culture has its little habits that seem totally normal until you realise not everyone does it. In the Philippines, there are small, everyday...

17 Unmistakable Signs You Are an Overseas Filipino Worker

These OFW characteristics certainly do not apply to all but chances are, some of these items describe you, our modern-day Pinoy heroes! You know the...

6 Tips for OFWs on Vacation in the Philippines

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

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Marrying A Seafarer: 11 Questions Ladies Should Answer First

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Expert Tells OFWs: Bringing Kids Abroad Not Always Good Idea

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An Expat’s Life in Oman: An Experience Worth Anything

For long have experts debated over the strategic importance of countries like the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, and the importance they hold...

45 Ways to Make Extra Money While Working Abroad

Some overseas Filipino workers have plenty of time to spare online during their days off. While a significant amount of time off is probably spent on rest, communicating with loved ones, or a well-deserved outing with friends, making extra money should prove an attractive option for ones gifted with skill and creativity. Making extra money may often be challenging but it...

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