Is Working Abroad For You? Check Out These 10 Pros and Cons

Many Filipinos dream of working abroad. Every day, thousands of kababayans leave the Philippines for jobs all across the world. While deciding to work...

6 Examples of Filipino Racism and How It’s Ingrained in Our Culture at Home and Abroad

Racism is not exclusive to the West or to countries with long histories of colonisation or slavery. It exists in many forms across cultures,...

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...

7 Toxic Attitudes of Some Filipinos Abroad Show to the World

Is it a change in scenery, an uplift in financial status, or just being in a place that others find hard to reach that...

From Dishwasher to Successful Entrepreneur

Jonathan Ilagan Ruiz is the general manager of the CAFÉ Martinez chain in Dubai, owner and CEO of the PAM Academy, an online learning...

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...

How to Avoid Luggage Tampering Next Time You Travel

Inspection of luggage during departure is a basic security measure in every airport around the world. It is done not only to secure the...

5 Life Lessons OFWs Learn While Working Abroad

The thought of working overseas is a sign that one is opening up to new horizons by leaving his or her comfort zone, learning...

The Orphans We Left Behind as OFWs

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10 Things You Need to Know About OFW Medical Exams

Medical exams are a standard requirement for employment, especially for overseas jobs. One way to determine whether an applicant is in good health and capable of performing the tasks required by the job is to visit the laboratory to check for stool, blood, and urine samples, among other tests. Why are medical exams a requirement for employment abroad? A medical exam...

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