Online gambling is widespread in the Philippines and has significantly changed both the economy and daily life in the country.
While initially touted as a...
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...
OFW statistics about Filipinos working and living abroad, their lifestyles, and demographic data continue to change. The desire to work abroad remains high, although...
A Filipino mother is appealing for help in locating her son and daughter-in-law, who remain missing following the powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck...
In an effort to streamline arrangement of returning overseas Filipino workers to the Philippines, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration has soft launched an online facility to apply for overseas employment certificate (OEC).
The online facility -- accessible at http://bmonline.poea.gov.ph/ -- is available for use by Filipino workers on vacation, rehired, or returning to the same employer, and with existing record...
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...
Recent graduates who wish to take the Professional Regulation Commission's licensure exams can now register online.
Through PRC's online portal online.prc.gov.ph, it is now convenient...
Domestic workers are, quite possibly, among the most underrated, overworked, and underpaid people in the labor force.
Due to the nature of their jobs,...
The Philippines, a vibrant archipelago of over 7,000 islands, is often celebrated for its scenic beaches, warm hospitality, and rich cultural history. Perhaps these...
Pardon the redundancy: over-extending. An OFW career planned for a few years gets extended sometimes beyond control.
It's intentional because that's what is happening to...
For decades, the balikbayan box has been a powerful symbol of love from a distance by Filipino workers abroad. Stuffed with chocolates, canned goods,...
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...