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22 Philippines Travel Tips for Migrant Workers and Balikbayans
If you're a Filipino migrant worker or balikbayan returning home for a short visit, you already know the emotional rollercoaster that comes with it....
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8 Stress Causes for Balikbayans Visiting the Philippines
When balikbayans come home to visit, there’s an unspoken expectation that everything will feel like a warm reunion. While the hugs, food, and family...
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Why Going Home for Good is Not as Simple as It Sounds
For many overseas Filipinos, the dream of going back home for good is a goal rooted in sacrifice and longing. At some point, there's...
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How to Respond to Any Form of Racism
A troubling video has recently circulated on social media, capturing a heated exchange between a Filipina and a non-Filipino passenger aboard a train in...
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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...
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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...
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Lost, Delayed Balikbayan Boxes: What Senders Need to Know
For many Overseas Filipino Workers around the world, sending a balikbayan box is a tangible expression of love and care from afar. It contains...
OFW + Family
Singapore-based OFW Grateful for OWWA Benefits After Stroke
A 56-year-old overseas Filipino worker (OFW) and aircraft technician based in Singapore, Carlito Rio Sr., expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration...