Wise OFW: 7 Great Habits of a Successful Pinoy Worker

Are you a wise OFW? We have heard too many stories about the success and failures of Filipinos working abroad. As one embarks on a...

9 Reasons Why Many Filipinos Fail to Save for the Future

Whether they work overseas or are based in the Philippines, it seems that saving up for the future is a monumental task for many...

Why You Should Not Use Your Passport As Loan Collateral

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...

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...

9 Money Mistakes OFWs Are Often Guilty Of

The number of overseas Filipino workers has continuously been increasing in number over the years. OFWs are said to have contributed significantly to the...

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...

When Domestic Helpers Receive Low Budget for Weekly Food Expenses

As stated in their employment contracts, domestic workers fulfill household tasks such as cleaning, looking after young children or elderly members of their employers,...

7 Job Hunting Tips To Land Your Dream Job Faster

In the competitive world of job hunting, learning the basics is not enough. Coping with changing times is the only way to move forward;...

19 Common OFW Problems, Causes & How to Prevent Them

Sometimes we think having an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) solves all problems in the family. But the fact is that our OFW families are...

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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