The Philippines has the world’s 73rd freest economy as of the 2022 Index of Economic Freedom ranking among 178 countries. But despite the improved...
Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) is a document that overseas Filipino workers need to present to the Immigration Department upon leaving the Philippines for work...
Filipino films, like every other national cinema, have a distinct identity shaped by their own culture, history, and social environment.
Although it gives us pride...
Many overseas Filipino workers have lost their jobs, had their incomes slashed, or been afflicted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Yet, even as they become displaced as locally stranded individuals when they return to the Philippines, their families cannot avail of the benefits other citizens the government has been extending.
Indeed, being an OFW is a double-edged sword. It's both a...
The IELTS exam is vital for overseas Filipino workers because it helps to improve their employment options and career prospects abroad. Many countries, notably English-speaking countries, demand IELTS scores as part of the application process for immigration or work visas.
A high IELTS score demonstrates OFWs' English language competency, allowing them to meet the linguistic criteria established by employers and...
It’s a familiar story you or someone you know can relate: a cousin in the United States, a friend in Saudi, or a sibling in the UK who’s been abroad for 10, 20, even 30 years.
You ask...
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...
Through the years, Western Union has established itself as one of the premier establishments that conveniently transfer funds for individuals regardless of where they...
Domestic Helpers in Singapore are protected by the Standard Employment Contract and the Singaporean Law. Therefore, it is essential that both the employer and...