The Philippines has the world’s 73rd freest economy as of the 2022 Index of Economic Freedom ranking among 178 countries. But despite the improved...
Filipino films, like every other national cinema, have a distinct identity shaped by their own culture, history, and social environment.
Although it gives us pride to watch Filipino films that relate to our personal experiences, we also notice many of them lack deeper creative storytelling and poor film production and casting, which makes them less appealing to watch.
Overarching themes of...
Families relying on money remittance from overseas Filipino workers must be prepared for the day money sent to them regularly would eventually stop coming,...
Filipinos abroad are blessed with better financial windfall than back in the Philippines. But they're also aware that being an OFW, as they're more popularly known, working abroad has its finite time.
And while they receive better perks and take home pay, it is prudent to put them to use in an investment vehicle that will sustain them long after they return...
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 reunions are all heartfelt, many balikbayans quietly go through a bit of culture...
Social Security System in the Philippines provides multiple benefits to members such as social insurance, retirement, loans and healthcare assistance. A Filipino citizen is...
Misconceptions about Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) frequently center on notions of financial affluence, ignoring the sacrifices and obstacles they experience.
The misconceptions originate from a...
Some lessons are learned in school, others are in real-life experience, sometimes in a hard way. For us overseas Filipino workers, the learning process...
Philippine elections are a vital component of the country’s democratic process, held regularly to allow citizens to choose their leaders at various levels of...