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As Filipinos embark on a new life as migrant workers abroad, there is little doubt that they set well-defined priorities: the education of children,...

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Ramadan in the Eyes of Vulnerable, Abused Domestic Workers

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6 Main Reasons Why Many Filipinos Want to Leave the Philippines

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5 Top Positive Filipino Traits To Be Proud Of

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

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Why Many Filipinos Abroad Love Former President Duterte

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How to Apply for OFW ID

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