6 Main Reasons Why Many Filipinos Want to Leave the Philippines

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

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

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Pursuing a Job in Ireland for Filipino Nurses

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10 Smart Moves for OFWs Before Returning to the Philippines for Good

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27 Items Banned Inside Balikbayan Boxes to Philippines

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One-Stop Service Center for OFWs Now Available at 15 Locations Nationwide

Frontline government services are now made further accessible to Filipinos who are currently working or planning to take up jobs abroad as the One-Stop Service Center for OFWs is now open at 15 locations nationwide. Manna Mall, San Fernando City, La Union City Tourism Office, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Baguio Convention Center, Baguio City Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga OWWA Regional...

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