Manila Rank Drops to 125th Among 146 Cities in 2024 IMD Smart City Index

Manila has further declined in the 2024 Smart City Index published by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), falling to 125th place out...

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The Department of Health (DOH) spearheads the establishment of the DOH Hypertension and Diabetes Club. This will be launched nationwide to enhance the initiatives...

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Reintroducing ROTC in the Philippines

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Bureau of Immigration Warns Public About New Trafficking Modus Using Fake Church Mission Trips

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is warning the public about a new human trafficking scheme where victims are made to pretend they’re going on a church mission trip. BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado expressed his disappointment after receiving reports that traffickers are now using religion as a cover to avoid being caught. According to Viado, immigration officers at NAIA Terminal 3...

5 Values of OFWs That Make Them Subject to Abuse

Filipino workers are admired as workers abroad. Their qualities, such as strong work ethic, skilled and qualified to take on the job, strong English...

6 Tips for OFWs on Vacation in the Philippines

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

SSS death benefits consist of a certain amount of money paid to the beneficiary of a recently deceased SSS member. Claims for death benefits...

OFW Business: Tips on Starting your Hog Business

For overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who are familiar with rearing livestock and poultry may be interested in raising piggery for business. A pig farm can be your very own home business, but first, you need to think and determine what you want to achieve. Do you want a pig farm in your backyard? Or you want a bigger farm...

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