How Ex-Dubai OFW’s Business Grew in Philippines with 10K Seed Money

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

Age Discrimination in the Philippine Job Market

Age discrimination is a complex issue that can have various causes and is not limited to the Philippines. In the country, it may be...

5 Reasons Why OEC Should Be Abolished

Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) is a document that overseas Filipino workers need to present to the Immigration Department upon leaving the Philippines for work...

10 Most Common Manila Crimes and How You Can Avoid Becoming A Victim

Overseas Filipino workers, balikbayans, and foreigners visiting the Philippines for vacation or returning for good may not be aware of the various forms of...

Senior Citizens Benefits and Discounts in the Philippines

Senior citizen benefits in the Philippines are privileges offered to citizens who are 60 years or older. They may be residents in the country...

SSS Unified Multipurpose Identification (UMID) Card

As online fraud and identity theft has proliferated and many victims have complained of losing money or personal information sold to unscrupulous persons, the SSS card has also upgraded its Unified Multipurpose Identification or UMID card in its effort to tighten defense against fraudsters. The third-generation SSS identification card now features contact-less smartchip technology that enables storage of an SSS...

7 Annoying Traits of Many Filipinos

We realize the list we have on negative attitudes of Filipinos still lacked a few more; we decided to create a new list. When someone...

Managing Money for OFWs Under 30

In order to survive while working in a foreign country while being able to provide for your family in the Philippines, OFWs must learn...

6 Examples of Filipino Racism and How It’s Ingrained in Our Culture at Home and Abroad

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Comprehensive IELTS Guide for Overseas Filipino Workers

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...

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