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...

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SSS Death Benefits: How Much Can Beneficiaries Get and How to Apply

SSS death benefits consist of a certain amount of money paid to the beneficiary of a recently deceased SSS member. Claims for death benefits...

10 Bad Habits of Many OFWs That Need to Change

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

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Most Common Items Found in an OFW Balikbayan Box

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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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