For decades, the balikbayan box has been a powerful symbol of love from a distance by Filipino workers abroad. Stuffed with chocolates, canned goods,...
If you ask Filipinos abroad, there are plenty of reasons why they chose to leave the Philippines -- at least temporarily.
Families Are Already Abroad
With...
Filipino workers are renowned worldwide for their strong work ethic, excellent English language skills, and adaptability even to the most challenging working conditions. These...
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...
Macau, known as the "Las Vegas of the East," has experienced rapid economic growth driven by its gaming and tourism industries.
This boom has attracted...
SSS contribution table 2025 is an updated listing of premium payment contributions for Social Security System members.
Member contributions will be used to provide benefits for SSS members and their beneficiaries, such as a pension, death, funeral, maternity leave, permanent disability, retirement, sickness, and involuntary separation or unemployment.
2025 Employer and Employee Contribution
The following SSS contribution table shows how much members...
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...
Filipinos working abroad may now apply for the long-promised OFW ID that will eventually replace the overseas employment certificate.
OFWs can register to create...
Misconceptions about Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) frequently center on notions of financial affluence, ignoring the sacrifices and obstacles they experience.
The misconceptions originate from a...
Labor and Employment Secretary Silvestre Bello announced an identification system for overseas Filipino workers and a bank dedicated to them will be launched this...
Filipino workers are renowned worldwide for their strong work ethic, excellent English language skills, and adaptability even to the most challenging working conditions. These...
Despite the strict travel restrictions imposed and the significantly reduced number of air travels to and from the country, a huge number of arrivals,...