Managing Money for OFWs Under 30

In order to survive while working in a foreign country while being able to provide for your family in the Philippines, OFWs must learn...

Life of Filipino Domestic Workers in Russia

Meteor Stadium in Western Moscow can also be said as the prime hotspot stress-relief place of South East Asians. Hundreds of overseas workers spend their...

SSS Direct Housing Loan for OFWs

Did you know that SSS members who contributed at least 36 months and are active paying members for the past 24 months before application...

6 Tips for OFWs on Vacation in the Philippines

One of the first planned activities of OFWs following years of working abroad is going on a trip or vacation. Getting a few days...

Top Reasons You Are Denied Entry in Canada

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

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...

7 Signs of a Bad Employer of Domestic Helpers

Domestic workers are among the lowest-paid sectors among overseas Filipino workers. Many of them are not aware of their rights and privileges, so they...

5 Common Misconceptions About OFWs

Misconceptions about Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) frequently center on notions of financial affluence, ignoring the sacrifices and obstacles they experience. The misconceptions originate from a...

Six Reminders to OFW Wives If You Have a Stay-at-home Husbands

The feminization of the workforce, especially the international migrant workforce, has altered the traditional family set-up. As more and more women get gainfully employed,...

SIM Card Registration in the Philippines

The new SIM card registration law in the Philippines requires all mobile phone subscribers to register their SIM cards with their respective telecommunication companies. The SIM card registration exercise requires submitting personal information, including full name, address, and government-issued ID number. The law aims to ensure the proper identification of mobile phone users and curb illegal activities such as cybercrime,...

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