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While a pasalubong is often understood as gifts from Filipinos coming from abroad, it's not always the case. Filipinos returning from vacation from the...

10 Bad OFW Experiences During Holidays in the Philippines

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6 Main Reasons Why Many Filipinos Want to Leave the Philippines

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Learning From the Millionaires: Part II

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13 Disadvantages of Filipino Children with OFW Parents

The Philippines has millions of Overseas Filipino Workers whose sacrifices abroad help sustain their families back home. While remittances provide financial stability, the absence of one or both parents brings unique challenges to the children left behind. Below, we explore...

A Value For You, Hard Working Filipino

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12 Diseases That Disqualify Filipinos from Working Abroad

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SSS Contribution Table 2025

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...

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