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...

Emotions Stumbling Block in OFW Financial Success

It is a well-established fact that Filipinos working abroad send money to families in the Philippines. In fact, in March 2016, they sent home...

5 Important OFW Values That Make Them Vulnerable to Abuse

Filipino workers are renowned worldwide for their strong work ethic, excellent English language skills, and adaptability even to the most challenging working conditions. These...

Cariño Brutal: Cutting The Chains Of Abuse

Cariño brutal. Sleeping with the enemy. Tough love. That's how we describe domestic violence. It is a personal and social problem that exists in...

Viewing Through Partitions of Dubai Shared Apartments

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...

Calls, Messages That Bridge OFWs and Families Back Home

As Filipino workers begin their journey for higher paying jobs abroad, they drift away from their comfort zones. They resign from their stable jobs,...

Roommate Problems: 10 Habits of a Bad Housemate

Many Filipinos work abroad hoping to provide for families and prepare for their future. To further squeeze meager income they receive from their monthly wages,...

Infidelity: The Problem With Husband, Wife Working Far Apart as OFWs

In some cases, it is not enough for one member of the family to be the breadwinner. There are couples who both work abroad....

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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