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The issue of parents expecting or demanding godparent gifts for their children can be a polarizing topic. Opinions may vary depending on who you...

6 Ways Manny Pacquiao Connects With OFWs

Manny Pacquiao may have been deeply criticized by members of the LGBT sector for his statement about same-sex relationships. He was stripped of Nike...

Why You Should Not Use Your Passport As Loan Collateral

If you have misused your passport privilege by using it as loan collateral, don't expect the Philippine Embassy or Consulate's Assistance to Nationals to...

6 Main Reasons Why Many Filipinos Want to Leave the Philippines

If you ask Filipinos abroad, there are plenty of reasons why they chose to leave the Philippines -- at least temporarily. Families Are Already Abroad With...

Ramadan in the Eyes of Vulnerable, Abused Domestic Workers

The month of Ramadan signals a change in lifestyle not only among the Muslim faithfuls but also to those whose jobs are associated with...

Red Sea Crisis: Three Filipino Seafarers Dead, Five Rescued After Ship Sinks in Houthi Attack

Three Filipino seafarers have been confirmed dead, while five others were rescued after the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier MV Eternity C was attacked by Houthi rebels and sank off the coast of Yemen on July 8, according to the Department...

OFW Relationship: When Married OFWs Fall in Love With Other People

Aside from financial debts, another thing that worsens the situation of an OFW is having illicit affairs with fellow workers or foreigners abroad. Truly...

No Placement Fees for Domestic Workers

A reminder to Filipino domestic helper applicants: do not pay placement fees. POEA administrator Hans Leo Cacdac made the statement to deter domestic workers from...

22 Philippines Travel Tips for Migrant Workers and Balikbayans

If you're a Filipino migrant worker or balikbayan returning home for a short visit, you already know the emotional rollercoaster that comes with it....

How to Use the Airport Electronic Gates in the Philippines

To expedite the immigration procedure at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, the Department of Transportation has installed a number of electronic gates at the airport. The agency aims to cut the passport review from the current 45 seconds to 15 seconds for first time users, and 8 seconds for those who have previously registered their passports at the gate, according...

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