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Filipino Covid Heroes: How OFWs Show Heroism in Pandemic Fight

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10 Bad OFW Experiences During Holidays in the Philippines

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

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Can I Send My LCD TV To Philippines Via Balikbayan Box?

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Advantages of MoneyGram Money Remittance

There are plenty of money remittance agents out there, some offer better rates, and others take pride in convenience over their extensive branch locations....

How to Process Qatar Family Visa

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OWWA Scholarship: OFW Dependent Scholarship Program

Requirements: Filled out the application form 1x1 ID photo For land-based OFWs: Photocopy of Name and photo Latest visa stamp Latest departure and arrival stamp For sea-based OFWs: Photocopy of Name and photo Latest embarkation and disembarkation stamp Proof of relationship to OFW If child: PSA copy of the birth certificate of the applicant If sibling: PSA copy of...

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