6 Main Reasons Why Many Filipinos Want to Leave the Philippines

If you ask Filipinos abroad, there are plenty of reasons why they chose to leave the Philippines -- at least temporarily. Families Are Already Abroad With...

11 Annoying Facebook Habits You Need to Stop Doing

There were 73.17 million Filipino Facebook users in 2020. With free data access through major telecom network providers, Filipinos armed with prepaid mobile devices...

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,...

7 Annoying Traits of Many Filipinos

We realize the list we have on negative attitudes of Filipinos still lacked a few more; we decided to create a new list. When someone...

9 Reasons Why Many Filipinos Fail to Save for the Future

Whether they work overseas or are based in the Philippines, it seems that saving up for the future is a monumental task for many...

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...

7 Commandments for OFW Families

If there are unwritten laws that govern families of Filipinos working and living abroad, here are our suggestions: 1. Maintain communication. Family members maintain healthy relationships...

POEA: Beware of Scam Emails Accepting You for Jobs You Did Not Apply

The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration is once again reminding Filipino job applicants to ignore emails that offer employment for nurses and healthcare professionals in...

The Orphans We Left Behind as OFWs

In July 2011, when I got home from Libya after a long, arduous journey due to the war, I visited my son's school. His Grade...

OFW Business: Sari-Sari Store

There are a lot of factors that can make or break the business. A typical small business in the Philippines, the sari-sari store, requires discipline, attention, and focus.  The number one reason why most owners put up sari-sari stores is because they want some nice profit while providing the daily needs of the family. Yet, most of these fail and...

OFW + FAMILY

Resources

Resources

Recommended for you

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...

7 Reasons Many Filipinos Abroad Hesitate the Idea of Coming Home After Years Away

It’s a familiar story you or someone you know can relate: a cousin in the United States, a friend in Saudi, or a sibling...

12 Money Remittance Tips For New OFWs

With millions of Filipinos working abroad, money remittances are important for supporting their families back while and contributing to the Philippines' dollar reserves. Remittances...

One-Stop Service Center For OFWs Opens at POEA

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is launching a one-stop shop for OFWs on Monday, August 15, where government frontline services are made...

OFW Parents: 9 Tips on How To Maintain Engagement with Children

Filipinos working abroad inevitably feel homesick while missing family members back home. Let alone those who have young children whom they have left behind...

Top Countries Hiring Filipino OFWs in 2025

  Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) continue to be a vital force in the global workforce, contributing significantly to the Philippine economy through remittances and skills...

11 Filipino Words Added to Oxford English Dictionary

Filipino language and culture continue to make their mark on the global stage, as eleven uniquely Filipino words have been officially added to the...

Western Union Pros and Cons as Money Remittance

Through the years, Western Union has established itself as one of the premier establishments that conveniently transfer funds for individuals regardless of where they...

12 OFW Greetings to Expect When They Come Home For Christmas

Kumusta? This greeting is what we all expect to hear from friends and family when we meet them back home after a long period...

― Advertisement ―