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The Christmas season is a fitting celebration overseas Filipinos can quickly look forward to. But it is also a season to make money mistakes....

5 Values of OFWs That Make Them Subject to Abuse

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Having arrived at major international gateways in Canada after a long flight should be a piece of welcome news. But not everyone is welcome...

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

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