9 Signs of Overpopulation in the Philippines

There's so much debate about overpopulation in the Philippines. From census to population projection models, is the country ripe for population control? Or is...

How Ex-Dubai OFW Started Business in Philippines with 10K Seed Money

Being away constantly from your spouse and your children are always an everyday hardship for all our Modern day heroes. For mothers who are...

High Unemployment Rate in the Philippines: 8 Top Causes

The Philippines has long been a labor exporting market. About 2,500 Filipinos leave the country on a daily basis to seek greener pastures abroad...

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...

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...

How OFWs Can Renew PRC ID Online

Are you a Filipino worker abroad who has a Professional Regulations Commission license and wishes to renew your PRC license while you are overseas? OFWs can renew their PRC license without going to PRC offices in the Philippines. This can be done through two methods: filling out a renewal form (download here) or filling out an online renewal form. What is...

Finding Love, Losing Family and the Cost of New Beginnings Abroad

As Filipinos embark on a new life as migrant workers abroad, there is little doubt that they set well-defined priorities: the education of children,...

7 Filipino Questions You’re Too Shy To Ask

Filipinos may be the subject of a variety of misconceptions. Unless someone clears the air, the lack of awareness about the culture or the...

Life of Filipino Domestic Workers in Russia

Meteor Stadium in Western Moscow can also be said as the prime hotspot stress-relief place of South East Asians. Hundreds of overseas workers spend their...

9 Things Filipinos Must Do Before Entering the Philippines During Pandemic

Despite the strict travel restrictions imposed and the significantly reduced number of air travels to and from the country, a huge number of arrivals, primarily constituting OFWs coming home for the holidays and balikbayans who want to spend the Christmas season in the country. In anticipation of the holiday rush, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is preparing a list of...

OFW + FAMILY

Resources

Resources

Recommended for you

7 Reasons Many Filipinos Abroad Hesitate the Idea of Coming Home After Years Away

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...

Finding Job as a Factory Worker in Korea

Filipinos and other foreign workers who meet the Korean government's essential criteria may be able to find jobs in South Korea as factory workers. Filipino...

9 Things Filipinos Must Do Before Entering the Philippines During Pandemic

Despite the strict travel restrictions imposed and the significantly reduced number of air travels to and from the country, a huge number of arrivals,...

6 Main Reasons Why Many Filipinos Want to Leave the Philippines

If you ask Filipinos abroad, there are plenty of reasons why they chose to leave the Philippines -- at least temporarily. Families Are Already Abroad With...

List of Taxable Luggage Items According to Bureau of Customs

In line with the mandate by the Bureau of Customs on balikbayan boxes sent by overseas Filipino workers, a ranking official of the agency...

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...

A Value For You, Hard Working Filipino

It is innate to Filipinos to take care of their families in whatever ways possible, wherever they may be. Distance is never a hindrance...

Cariño Brutal: Cutting The Chains Of Abuse

Cariño brutal. Sleeping with the enemy. Tough love. That's how we describe domestic violence. It is a personal and social problem that exists in...

Free Medicines for Hypertension and Diabetes Patients in the Philippines

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

― Advertisement ―