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If you have misused your passport privilege by using it as loan collateral, don't expect the Philippine Embassy or Consulate's Assistance to Nationals to...

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One of the things overseas Filipino workers look forward to is their trip to the Philippines for vacation, no matter how short it may...

Why Money Remittance Is More Practical Than Sending Balikbayan Box

For decades, the balikbayan box has been a powerful symbol of love from a distance by Filipino workers abroad. Stuffed with chocolates, canned goods,...

Games We Played as a Kid: Pinoy Children in the Past

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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,...

Understanding Contract Substitution: A Guide for Filipino Workers Planning to Work Abroad

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When Decent Filipinas Get Indecent Proposals

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How to Apply for Voluntary Repatriation in Kuwait

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Long Service Computation: How Much Can HK Domestic Helper Get?

Long service computation is a topic that interests primarily domestic workers who have served their employers for no less than five years. As of October 1, 2023, newly hired foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong are entitled to a minimum allowable wage of HK$4,870 per month. But if the working relationship between the helper and her employers deteriorates under incompetence,...

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