Why Filipinos Are Always Late: The Impact of “Filipino Time” on Society

Filipinos are known for many things: hospitality, resilience, and warmth. But let’s be honest—many of us are also known for being late. "Filipino time" isn’t...

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One of the things overseas Filipino workers look forward to is their trip to the Philippines for vacation, no matter how short it may...

How Philippine Elections Compare with the Rest of the World

Elections in the Philippines are often described as lively, colourful, and deeply personal. Streets come alive with posters and campaign jingles, candidates host concerts...

Why Money Remittance Is More Practical Than Sending Balikbayan Box

For decades, the balikbayan box has been a powerful symbol of love from a distance by Filipino workers abroad. Stuffed with chocolates, canned goods,...

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...

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OFW Statistics: 13 Facts & Figures About Overseas Filipino Workers

OFW statistics about Filipinos working and living abroad, their lifestyles, and demographic data continue to change. The desire to work abroad remains high, although...

5 Key Challenges Foreign Workers in Macau Experience

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How to Open a Stock Investment Account at COL Financial

Overview Once you decide you would like to invest in stock market, you may or may not know yet that you need to have a broker or agent which will facilitate your investment on stocks of your preferred companies. Before you proceed: How to trade stocks in the Philippines Agents or brokers provide a number of advantages such as offering you guidelines on the...

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