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Flat sharing, otherwise known as boarding house/room sharing in the Philippines, is not a new thing for Filipinos. So when I first arrived in...

What the Philippines Can Learn from Global Public Transport Systems

A country's public transportation system is more than just a means to get from one place to another. It's a reflection of a country's...

Fast Food Manners in the Philippines: Do You Clean Up After Yourself?

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The Impact of Online Gambling on Filipinos and Its Role in Perpetuating Poverty

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

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Domestic workers are among the lowest-paid sectors among overseas Filipino workers. Many of them are not aware of their rights and privileges, so they...

Expert Tells OFWs: Bringing Kids Abroad Not Always Good Idea

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OFW Statistics: 13 Facts & Figures About Overseas Filipino Workers

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7 Wise Ways to Spend Your Salary Bonus

It goes by different names: performance bonus, salary bonus, Christmas bonus, and whatever other names it may be. But the feeling is the same: gladness over receiving extra compensation on top of your monthly wage. Maybe you anticipate receiving it, and already have plans on how to spend it. Well and good, it’s your money, and you have the final...

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