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...

Why Money Remittance Is More Practical Than Sending Balikbayan Box

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6 Main Reasons Why Many Filipinos Want to Leave the Philippines

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15 Unique Filipino Quirks That Foreigners Find Fascinating (and Filipinos Know by Heart)

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Why Filipinos Are Always Late: The Impact of “Filipino Time” on Society

Filipinos are known for many things: hospitality, resilience, and warmth. But let’s be honest—many of us are also known for being late. "Filipino time" isn’t...

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

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5 Valid Reasons Why It’s Wrong To Be An OFW

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One-Stop Service Center for OFWs Now Available at 15 Locations Nationwide

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