Exploring the Causes and Solutions to Road Rage in the Philippines

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Principal Toga Controversy: Why OFW Children Should Be Grateful This Graduation Season

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15 Simple Things Filipinos Can do to Help the Philippines

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Reintroducing ROTC in the Philippines

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...

Free Medicines for Hypertension and Diabetes Patients in the Philippines

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Bureau of Immigration Warns Public About New Trafficking Modus Using Fake Church Mission Trips

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is warning the public about a new human trafficking scheme where victims are made to pretend they’re going on a church mission trip. BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado expressed his disappointment after receiving reports that traffickers are now using religion as a cover to avoid being caught. According to Viado, immigration officers at NAIA Terminal 3...

OFW Savings: Overseas Filipinos Fail to Save For Themselves During Pandemic

It's hard to generate OFW savings during this era of pandemics. Every month, even during the COVID-19 pandemic, Filipinos abroad continue to send home remittances...

What the Philippines Can Learn from Global Public Transport Systems

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Why Many OFWs Remain Mad Despite OWWA’s Efforts

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List of Taxable Luggage Items According to Bureau of Customs

In line with the mandate by the Bureau of Customs on balikbayan boxes sent by overseas Filipino workers, a ranking official of the agency answered the common question being asked by concerned individuals traveling to the Philippines. “Which items in my luggage are considered taxable?” In a news report by GMA 7, no tax is imposed on balikbayan box if it...

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