Why Many OFWs Remain Poor Despite Working Abroad for Years

You would expect that Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) would be the image of financial success. But in reality, the opposite rings true. Most OFWs...

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There are things we find annoying about Filipinos—our bad habits don't seem to change for the better. It may be true that certain nationalities...

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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...

11 Filipino Words Added to Oxford English Dictionary

Filipino language and culture continue to make their mark on the global stage, as eleven uniquely Filipino words have been officially added to the...

10 Bad OFW Experiences During Holidays in the Philippines

The Philippines is undeniably one of the best places in the world to unwind and explore. However, as with any other destination, there are...

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

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...

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Filipinos working abroad inevitably feel homesick while missing family members back home. Let alone those who have young children whom they have left behind...

Types of Abuse Domestic Helpers in Kuwait Endure

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Is P66,000 Monthly Japan Domestic Worker Salary Worth It?

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List of Taxable Luggage Items According to Bureau of Customs

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