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We have probably grown tired of the negative things that have been said about us as a people. But we also have positive Filipino...

How Filipinos in Italy Can Apply Citizenship by Residency

According to article 9 of the Republican Act no. 91/98, Italian citizenship can be given to any foreigner that lived in the country in...

10 Bad Habits of Many OFWs That Need to Change

The idea of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) as heroes has become a cliché. We send money back to the Philippines, not only supporting our...

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Flat sharing, otherwise known as boarding house/room sharing in the Philippines, is not a new thing for Filipinos. So when I first arrived in...

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...

A Guide to Applying as a Nurse in Japan

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8 Great Long Distance Relationships Tips for Separated OFWs That Work

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4 Reasons Why Many Filipino Workers Return Home Without OFW Savings

Contrary to many expectations that once a Filipino goes abroad and gets paid a salary higher than back home, many overseas Filipino workers go...

How to Use the Airport Electronic Gates in the Philippines

To expedite the immigration procedure at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, the Department of Transportation has installed a number of electronic gates at the airport. The agency aims to cut the passport review from the current 45 seconds to 15 seconds for first time users, and 8 seconds for those who have previously registered their passports at the gate, according...

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