How Coronavirus Impacts Filipino Domestic Workers in Hong Kong

While the world is in the midst of a battle against an invisible enemy, there's an outpouring of gratitude towards frontline workers who risk...

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...

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6 Examples of Filipino Racism and How It’s Ingrained in Our Culture at Home and Abroad

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“Relatives Expect Me to Pay for Everything”: The Financial Anxiety of OFWs Homecoming Costs

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

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Why Hong Kong Typhoon Season Is Bad News to Many Domestic Workers

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Unhealthy Lifestyles Leave Filipino Seafarers With Various Illnesses

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Lost, Delayed Balikbayan Boxes: What Senders Need to Know

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6 Investment Ideas for OFWs To Start A Business

Filipinos abroad are blessed with better financial windfall than back in the Philippines. But they're also aware that being an OFW, as they're more popularly known, working abroad has its finite time. And while they receive better perks and take home pay, it is prudent to put them to use in an investment vehicle that will sustain them long after they return...

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