In Filipino culture, utang na loob—often translated as "debt of gratitude" is a cherished value that binds families, friends, and communities together.
It highlights loyalty,...
Filipino workers are admired as workers abroad. Their qualities, such as strong work ethic, skilled and qualified to take on the job, strong English...
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...
The Overseas Workers Welfare Association (OWWA) has released funds amounting to a total of P26 million to 10,512 long-time members under the OWWA Rebate...
As of 2021, it's estimated that there are around 400,000 Filipino seafarers working on ships globally, making them the largest nationality group in the...
Long service computation is a topic that interests primarily domestic workers who have served their employers for no less than five years.
As of October 1, 2023, newly hired foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong are entitled to a minimum allowable wage of HK$4,870 per month. But if the working relationship between the helper and her employers deteriorates under incompetence,...
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 Philippine government's Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) aims to assist Filipinos migrating or working abroad in better understanding the country in which they will...
The Philippines has millions of Overseas Filipino Workers whose sacrifices abroad help sustain their families back home. While remittances provide financial stability, the absence...
Online gambling is widespread in the Philippines and has significantly changed both the economy and daily life in the country.
While initially touted as a...
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...