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Filipinos may be the subject of a variety of misconceptions. Unless someone clears the air, the lack of awareness about the culture or the...

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Most of us tend to demonize temptations. We usually associate them with the devil and eternal damnation. But actually, the temptation is a neutral...

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...

5 Top Positive Filipino Traits To Be Proud Of

We have probably grown tired of the negative things that have been said about us as a people. But we also have positive Filipino...

Fast Food Manners in the Philippines: Do You Clean Up After Yourself?

Fast food chains are a staple in modern urban life. Whether you’re in Manila, Tokyo, New York, or Paris, grabbing a quick meal at...

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

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...

5 Life Lessons OFWs Learn While Working Abroad

The thought of working overseas is a sign that one is opening up to new horizons by leaving his or her comfort zone, learning...

How to Process Qatar Family Visa

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No Placement Fees for Domestic Workers

A reminder to Filipino domestic helper applicants: do not pay placement fees. POEA administrator Hans Leo Cacdac made the statement to deter domestic workers from...

Reminder to BDO Kabayan Savings Account Holders to Avoid P300 Monthly Deduction

To continue avail of zero maintaining balance feature of BDO,  the company has recently issued an advisory to all BDO Kabayan Savings account holders. Remit to your account at least once within a year. Failure to do so would convert the account type into a regular savings account, which requires a P10,000 maintaining balance. This account cannot be reverted to...

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