Why Many OFWs Remain Mad Despite OWWA’s Efforts

The Philippines is one of the very few countries, if not the only one, that has government agencies that look after its citizens working...

Cebu Pacific vs. Philippine Airlines: Which Carrier Is Your Choice?

Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines are the two biggest air carriers in the Philippines, offering both domestic and international flights. Each has its own...

From Domestic Helper to Multinational CEO: Rebecca Bustamante

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Financial Adviser Warns OFW Families: Money Remittance Won’t Last Forever

Families relying on money remittance from overseas Filipino workers must be prepared for the day money sent to them regularly would eventually stop coming,...

Why You Should Not Use Your Passport As Loan Collateral

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...

Red Sea Crisis: Three Filipino Seafarers Dead, Five Rescued After Ship Sinks in Houthi Attack

Three Filipino seafarers have been confirmed dead, while five others were rescued after the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier MV Eternity C was attacked by Houthi rebels and sank off the coast of Yemen on July 8, according to the Department...

OFW Career: 6 Ways to Avoid Over-Extending It

Pardon the redundancy: over-extending. An OFW career planned for a few years gets extended sometimes beyond control. It's intentional because that's what is happening to...

6 Wise Habits of Successful OFWs in Bahrain (And How You Can Do It Too)

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7 Reasons OFWs are Ideal Life Partners

Some people are still deciding whether or not it is a good idea to marry an OFW or Overseas Filipino Worker. There's sort of...

SIRB Application: How to Apply for Seaman’s Book

While most of us land-based worksites hold on to our passports ever so dearly, seafarers and those who board local or international ships hold a different document called Seafarer’s Identification and Record Book (SIRB), commonly known as Seaman’s book. With a similar purpose to that of a passport, a Seafarer’s Identification and Record Book (SIRB) or commonly known as...

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