Exploring the Causes and Solutions to Road Rage in the Philippines

What should have been an ordinary day on an Antipolo highway turned into a violent and deadly encounter that once again exposed the dangerous...

Age Discrimination in the Philippine Job Market

Age discrimination is a complex issue that can have various causes and is not limited to the Philippines. In the country, it may be...

How Ex-Dubai OFW’s Business Grew in Philippines with 10K Seed Money

Being away constantly from your spouse and your children is always an everyday hardship for all our Modern day heroes. For mothers who are...

Understanding Pinoy Films and Why Many of them are Unwatchable

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Why Disqualified OFW Families Deserve Government Aid in Time of Pandemic

Many overseas Filipino workers have lost their jobs, had their incomes slashed, or been afflicted by the coronavirus pandemic. Yet, even as they become...

Should Sari-Sari Stores Sell Prescription Medicine?

Sari-sari stores play a vital role in Filipino communities, serving as convenient hubs where locals can purchase daily necessities and engage in social interactions. These small shops that feature snacks, drinks, household items, and basic medicines, are manned by friendly store keepers who often know everyone in the neighborhood that it's easy to strike up a conversation from small...

15 Unique Filipino Quirks That Foreigners Find Fascinating (and Filipinos Know by Heart)

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5 Values of OFWs That Make Them Subject to Abuse

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How Much Should I Pay for My SSS Contribution?

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