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There were 73.17 million Filipino Facebook users in 2020. With free data access through major telecom network providers, Filipinos armed with prepaid mobile devices...

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As Filipinos embark on a new life as migrant workers abroad, there is little doubt that they set well-defined priorities: the education of children,...

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

8 Common OFW Money Mistakes During Christmas

The Christmas season is a fitting celebration overseas Filipinos can quickly look forward to. But it is also a season to make money mistakes....

Viewing Through Partitions of Dubai Shared Apartments

Flat sharing, otherwise known as boarding house/room sharing in the Philippines, is not a new thing for Filipinos. So when I first arrived in...

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

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In Bahrain, the Central Population Registry (CPR) card serves as the official residence permit and primary identification document for expatriates. Often referred to as the...

Should Stay-in Domestic Helpers Spend Days Off Outdoors?

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While You Are Enjoying Life as an OFW’s Child

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How To Invest in Stock Market in the Philippines

Filipinos who wish to invest in the stock market will be excited to know that current times are ideal for getting into the business. As of March 30, 2025, the Philippine Stock Exchange Index has experienced a decline of approximately 5.84% since the beginning of the year. This downturn mirrors broader trends in Southeast Asian markets, which have seen...

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