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It is a dismal scenario that keeps on repeating itself. An Overseas Filipino Worker  ( OFW )  spends  10 or more years abroad, goes home...

Cebuano OFWs Top 10 Pasalubong Ideas

While a pasalubong is often understood as gifts from Filipinos coming from abroad, it's not always the case. Filipinos returning from vacation from the...

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...

Top Causes of Death in the Philippines: Infectious Diseases, Injuries, and More

The Philippines, like many other countries, faces a range of health challenges that affect the well-being of its population. Among these challenges are the...

12 OFW Greetings to Expect When They Come Home For Christmas

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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...

OWWA Rebate: 6 Steps on How to Claim Back Your Contribution

The Overseas Workers Welfare Association (OWWA) has released funds amounting to a total of P26 million to 10,512 long-time members under the OWWA Rebate...

Why More Singapore Employees Hire Detectives to Spy on Helpers

More employers are hiring private detectives to spy on their helpers. One of them is 27-year-old Shoba Devi, who got suspicious when her Filipina domestic...

Filipino Teacher and Wife Among Missing After Myanmar Quake

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List of Taxable Luggage Items According to Bureau of Customs

In line with the mandate by the Bureau of Customs on balikbayan boxes sent by overseas Filipino workers, a ranking official of the agency answered the common question being asked by concerned individuals traveling to the Philippines. “Which items in my luggage are considered taxable?” In a news report by GMA 7, no tax is imposed on balikbayan box if it...

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