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

7 Filipino Questions You’re Too Shy To Ask

Filipinos may be the subject of a variety of misconceptions. Unless someone clears the air, the lack of awareness about the culture or the...

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,...

How Philippine Elections Compare with the Rest of the World

Elections in the Philippines are often described as lively, colourful, and deeply personal. Streets come alive with posters and campaign jingles, candidates host concerts...

10 Bad OFW Experiences During Holidays in the Philippines

The Philippines is undeniably one of the best places in the world to unwind and explore. However, as with any other destination, there are...

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...

8 Great Long Distance Relationships Tips for Separated OFWs That Work

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...

What are Fees and Charges Applicants for Jobs Abroad Need to Pay?

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Six Reminders to OFW Wives If You Have a Stay-at-home Husbands

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7 Wise Ways to Spend Your Salary Bonus

It goes by different names: performance bonus, salary bonus, Christmas bonus, and whatever other names it may be. But the feeling is the same: gladness over receiving extra compensation on top of your monthly wage. Maybe you anticipate receiving it, and already have plans on how to spend it. Well and good, it’s your money, and you have the final...

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