While a pasalubong is often understood as gifts from Filipinos coming from abroad, it's not always the case.
Filipinos returning from vacation from the...
Elections in the Philippines are often described as lively, colourful, and deeply personal. Streets come alive with posters and campaign jingles, candidates host concerts...
Divorce is illegal in the Philippines though there are a few loopholes around this. Lawyer Joseph Inocencio from the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP)...
The Philippines is one of the world’s top sources of overseas workers, with millions of Filipinos employed across the globe. While most Overseas Filipino Workers are deployed through licensed recruitment agencies, there is a process known as "direct hire"...
As Filipino workers begin their journey for higher paying jobs abroad, they drift away from their comfort zones. They resign from their stable jobs,...
There are plenty of money remittance agents out there, some offer better rates, and others take pride in convenience over their extensive branch locations....
Filipinos working abroad may now apply for the long-promised OFW ID that will eventually replace the overseas employment certificate.
OFWs can register to create an account or login at www.idole.ph.
While the initial launch encountered technical glitches, a statement from the Department of Labour and Employment said the OFW portal was "being upgraded" to allow OFWs to access government records...
The Philippines is one of the world’s top sources of overseas workers, with millions of Filipinos employed across the globe. While most Overseas Filipino Workers are deployed through licensed recruitment agencies, there is a process known as...
ROTC in the Philippines stands for Reserve Officer Training Corps, a program that provides military training to high school and college students.
The program aims...
As of 2021, it's estimated that there are around 400,000 Filipino seafarers working on ships globally, making them the largest nationality group in the...
One common misconception about overseas Filipino workers is that once they start their employment abroad, they are free from debt mainly because they receive...