In Filipino culture, utang na loob—often translated as "debt of gratitude" is a cherished value that binds families, friends, and communities together.
It highlights loyalty,...
For decades, the balikbayan box has been a powerful symbol of love from a distance by Filipino workers abroad. Stuffed with chocolates, canned goods,...
It's hard to generate OFW savings during this era of pandemics.
Every month, even during the COVID-19 pandemic, Filipinos abroad continue to send home remittances...
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...
As stated in their employment contracts, domestic workers fulfill household tasks such as cleaning, looking after young children or elderly members of their employers,...
The new SIM card registration law in the Philippines requires all mobile phone subscribers to register their SIM cards with their respective telecommunication companies. The SIM card registration exercise requires submitting personal information, including full name, address, and government-issued ID number.
The law aims to ensure the proper identification of mobile phone users and curb illegal activities such as cybercrime,...
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...
Japan's announcement that it is willing to hire Filipino domestic workers has become a welcome news to many Filipinos worldwide. Earning a salary much...
Domestic workers are among the lowest-paid sectors among overseas Filipino workers. Many of them are not aware of their rights and privileges, so they...
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,...
Homesickness has always plagued overseas Filipino workers (OFW) throughout the years. And for a good reason, feeling homesick manifests that affinity of the OFW...
In Filipino culture, utang na loob—often translated as "debt of gratitude" is a cherished value that binds families, friends, and communities together.
It highlights loyalty,...