How Coronavirus Impacts Filipino Domestic Workers in Hong Kong

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These OFW characteristics certainly do not apply to all but chances are, some of these items describe you, our modern-day Pinoy heroes! You know the...

7 Filipino Questions You’re Too Shy To Ask

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Red Sea Crisis: Three Filipino Seafarers Dead, Five Rescued After Ship Sinks in Houthi Attack

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Common Questions About Balik Manggagawa (OEC)

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Requirements: Filled out the application form 1x1 ID photo For land-based OFWs: Photocopy of Name and photo Latest visa stamp Latest departure and arrival stamp For sea-based OFWs: Photocopy of Name and photo Latest embarkation and disembarkation stamp Proof of relationship to OFW If child: PSA copy of the birth certificate of the applicant If sibling: PSA copy of...

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