OFW Savings: Overseas Filipinos Fail to Save For Themselves During Pandemic

It's hard to generate OFW savings during this era of pandemics. Every month, even during the COVID-19 pandemic, Filipinos abroad continue to send home remittances...

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There were 73.17 million Filipino Facebook users in 2020. With free data access through major telecom network providers, Filipinos armed with prepaid mobile devices...

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One of the things overseas Filipino workers look forward to is their trip to the Philippines for vacation, no matter how short it may...

“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...

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...

Common Questions About Balik Manggagawa (OEC)

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Unhealthy Lifestyles Leave Filipino Seafarers With Various Illnesses

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SSS Online Made Easy: A Comprehensive Guide to Online Contributions, Benefits, and Security

SSS online services, which consist of the Social Security System's website, mobile app, and text service, provide its members' convenience to various services, including membership registration, contribution payments, benefit claims, and loan applications. This gives members options other than going to SSS offices which may be inconvenient at certain times. Membership registration is one of the most significant online services...

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