SSS Death Benefits: How Much Can Beneficiaries Get and How to Apply

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“Relatives Expect Me to Pay for Everything”: The Financial Anxiety of OFWs Homecoming Costs

For many Filipinos working or living abroad, the dream of coming home is a sweet one: reuniting with family, enjoying home-cooked meals, and catching...

8 Common OFW Money Mistakes During Christmas

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11 Filipino Words Added to Oxford English Dictionary

Filipino language and culture continue to make their mark on the global stage, as eleven uniquely Filipino words have been officially added to the...

Why Money Remittance Is More Practical Than Sending Balikbayan Box

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Top Countries Hiring Filipino OFWs in 2025

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As of 2021, it's estimated that there are around 400,000 Filipino seafarers working on ships globally, making them the largest nationality group in the...

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How OWWA Reintegration Program Helped Ex-Saudi OFW Launch Water Refilling Business

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OFW Guide to Kish Island Survival

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