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...
It is not surprising that when you ask a fresh graduate what’s their plans, the reply you hear might include the word “abroad”. And why not, a sibling or uncle or cousin must have shared stories abroad and that it promises wages that are inconceivable in the Philippines.
Working abroad is an exciting opportunity for growth, new experiences, and financial...
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...
Some lessons are learned in school, others are in real-life experience, sometimes in a hard way. For us overseas Filipino workers, the learning process...
For millions of Overseas Filipino Workers, sending money back home is a lifeline for their families. But what happens when family members start relying...
One common misconception about overseas Filipino workers is that once they start their employment abroad, they are free from debt mainly because they receive...
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,...
Being an Overseas Filipino Worker in Taiwan has its shares of advantages and disadvantages, just like anywhere else. Taiwan hires Filipino domestic helpers and...
More employers are hiring private detectives to spy on their helpers.
One of them is 27-year-old Shoba Devi, who got suspicious when her Filipina domestic...
In an effort to boost registration numbers, the Social Security System (SSS) has enabled electronic application process for applicants, the state-run pension fund said...