Is Working Abroad For You? Check Out These 10 Pros and Cons

Many Filipinos dream of working abroad. Every day, thousands of kababayans leave the Philippines for jobs all across the world. While deciding to work...

Why Filipinos Pay to Access Beaches That Should Be Free

The Philippines is renowned for its beautiful beaches, with white sands, turquoise waters, and tropical sunsets that draw both locals and tourists alike. These...

From Domestic Helper to Multinational CEO: Rebecca Bustamante

The official nomination opening of 2014 Asia CEO awards has made founder Rebecca Bustamante-Mills excited. When prompted why, she answered it was because the Philippines,...

Emotions Stumbling Block in OFW Financial Success

It is a well-established fact that Filipinos working abroad send money to families in the Philippines. In fact, in March 2016, they sent home...

The Temptation to ‘Show Off’ Success as When Visiting the Philippines

Every December, airports in big cities like Manila, Cebu, and Davao are filled with arriving balikbayans carrying boxes of pasalubong and bracing themselves for...

Top Countries Hiring Filipino OFWs in 2025

  Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) continue to be a vital force in the global workforce, contributing significantly to the Philippine economy through remittances and skills transfer. As of the most recent data, millions of Filipinos are employed abroad, with their...

Study Now Pay Later (SNPL) and Other Available CHED Scholarships

FULL SCHOLARSHIP (FS) Intended for high school graduates whose general weighted average (GWA) is at least 90% or its equivalent, and for graduating high school...

The Orphans We Left Behind as OFWs

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Calls, Messages That Bridge OFWs and Families Back Home

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SSS Computation: How Much Pension Will You Get Based on Contribution?

It is not uncommon for Social Security System members to be curious after the continuous contribution of SSS premiums: how much pension will they receive once they enter their retirement age and are eligible to receive their pension? According to Susie G. Bugante, vice president for public affairs and special events of the SSS in her January 21, 2017 column...

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