Elections in the Philippines are often described as lively, colourful, and deeply personal. Streets come alive with posters and campaign jingles, candidates host concerts...
Many Filipinos dream of working abroad. Every day, thousands of kababayans leave the Philippines for jobs all across the world. While deciding to work...
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...
Long-distance relationships are one of the challenges overseas Filipino workers face as they work abroad. While the usual focus goes on parents who make...
Social Security System (SSS) is a government agency responsible for providing social security protection to private sector employees, self-employed individuals, and voluntary members in the Philippines.
SSS was established in 1957 and is mandated to provide social security benefits to its members, which include sickness, maternity, disability, retirement, and death benefits, as well as loans, educational assistance, and other privileges.
SSS...
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...
There are many annoying or stressful things around us in the Philippines. Video customer in the neighborhood beerhouse singing out-of-tune tracks.
Double parking vehicles...
Under Compulsory Insurance Coverage for Agency-Hired Migrant Workers, beneficiaries of overseas Filipino workers who succumb to ailments while under contract in their jobs abroad...
In an effort to boost registration numbers, the Social Security System (SSS) has enabled electronic application process for applicants, the state-run pension fund said...
There are plenty of money remittance agents out there, some offer better rates, and others take pride in convenience over their extensive branch locations....
For millions of Overseas Filipino Workers, sending money back home is a lifeline for their families. But what happens when family members start relying...