How Philippine Elections Compare with the Rest of the World

Elections in the Philippines are often described as lively, colourful, and deeply personal. Streets come alive with posters and campaign jingles, candidates host concerts...

Finding Love, Losing Family and the Cost of New Beginnings Abroad

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,...

17 Unmistakable Signs You Are an Overseas Filipino Worker

These OFW characteristics certainly do not apply to all but chances are, some of these items describe you, our modern-day Pinoy heroes! You know the...

5 Values of OFWs That Make Them Subject to Abuse

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Learning From the Millionaires: Part II

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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...

OFW Tax: Are OFWs Required to File Income Tax Returns?

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Advantages of MoneyGram Money Remittance

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When Balikbayan Box Items Are Unappreciated By Recipients: 3 Questions to Ask Ourselves

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

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