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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....

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...

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...

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...

“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...

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...

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...

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...