11 Things to Know Before Leaving For Domestic Helper Jobs in Russia

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Managing Money for OFWs Under 30

In order to survive while working in a foreign country while being able to provide for your family in the Philippines, OFWs must learn...

The Impact of Online Gambling on Filipinos and Its Role in Perpetuating Poverty

Online gambling is widespread in the Philippines and has significantly changed both the economy and daily life in the country. While initially touted as a...

7 Annoying Traits of Many Filipinos

We realize the list we have on negative attitudes of Filipinos still lacked a few more; we decided to create a new list. When someone...

6 Examples of Filipino Racism and How It’s Ingrained in Our Culture at Home and Abroad

Racism is not exclusive to the West or to countries with long histories of colonisation or slavery. It exists in many forms across cultures,...

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

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Comprehensive IELTS Guide for Overseas Filipino Workers

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