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Is it a change in scenery, an uplift in financial status, or just being in a place that others find hard to reach that...

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...

11 Filipino Words Added to Oxford English Dictionary

Filipino language and culture continue to make their mark on the global stage, as eleven uniquely Filipino words have been officially added to the...

Financial Adviser Warns OFW Families: Money Remittance Won’t Last Forever

Families relying on money remittance from overseas Filipino workers must be prepared for the day money sent to them regularly would eventually stop coming,...

7 Common Reasons Filipino Seafarers Fail to Save

As seafarers, a rewarding career awaits those who are hardworking, forward-thinking individuals. Many sailors have risen from the ranks of able seamen to chief...

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...

9 Factors That Contribute to OFW Stress

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8 Most Annoying Habits of Many OFWs

It seems that despite the exposure of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to a different culture while working abroad, the old, familiar annoying habits closely...

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;...

SIM Card Registration in the Philippines

The new SIM card registration law in the Philippines requires all mobile phone subscribers to register their SIM cards with their respective telecommunication companies. The SIM card registration exercise requires submitting personal information, including full name, address, and government-issued ID number. The law aims to ensure the proper identification of mobile phone users and curb illegal activities such as cybercrime,...

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