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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...

Financial Adviser Warns OFW Families: Money Remittance Won’t Last Forever

Families relying on money remittance from overseas Filipino workers must be prepared for the day money sent to them regularly would eventually stop coming,...

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

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We have always read news about Filipinos aspiring to work abroad, promised high-paying jobs abroad, only to find out that they have been duped...

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DFA Red Ribbon: Authenticating Philippine Documents, Certificates

The importance of authenticated documents has never been more in demand with it serving as our identity as a Filipino citizen with corresponding rights...

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Filipinos who wish to invest in the stock market will be excited to know that current times are ideal for getting into the business. As of March 30, 2025, the Philippine Stock Exchange Index has experienced a decline of approximately 5.84% since the beginning of the year. This downturn mirrors broader trends in Southeast Asian markets, which have seen...

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