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One of the first planned activities of OFWs following years of working abroad is going on a trip or vacation. Getting a few days...

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7 Toxic Attitudes of Some Filipinos Abroad Show to the World

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Games We Played as a Kid: Pinoy Children in the Past

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

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Filipino Nurse in the USA: Joanne Vilchez-Baysa

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SSS Computation: How Much Pension Will You Get Based on Contribution?

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