Why Many OFWs Remain Poor Despite Working Abroad for Years

You would expect that Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) would be the image of financial success. But in reality, the opposite rings true. Most OFWs...

5 Simple To Help Improve Experience at Philippine Airports

Repeatedly, airports in the Philippines make it to the list of the world’s worst airports. There are many factors that contribute to this sad...

What the Philippines Can Learn from Global Public Transport Systems

A country's public transportation system is more than just a means to get from one place to another. It's a reflection of a country's...

5 Top Positive Filipino Traits To Be Proud Of

We have probably grown tired of the negative things that have been said about us as a people. But we also have positive Filipino...

How Filipinos Abroad Can Dissolve Marriage with Spouses in the Philippines

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)...

13 Disadvantages of Filipino Children with OFW Parents

The Philippines has millions of Overseas Filipino Workers whose sacrifices abroad help sustain their families back home. While remittances provide financial stability, the absence of one or both parents brings unique challenges to the children left behind. Below, we explore...

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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...

8 Most Annoying Habits of Many OFWs

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Infidelity: The Problem With Husband, Wife Working Far Apart as OFWs

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List of Countries That Offer Visa-Free Access to Filipinos

To Filipinos traveling overseas, getting a visa can be a time-consuming, if not resource-draining exercise. Consulates and embassies often require plenty of documentation to justify them granting visas: financial statements and proof of employment are among them. And that's if the destination country has its consular presence in the Philippines. Given such challenges faced by a legitimate tourist, another...

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