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5 Bad Filipino Party Habits That Need to Stop

Every new year, we Filipinos try to move on and be better than the previous one. Even before the new year kicked in, the...

Finding Love, Losing Family and the Cost of New Beginnings Abroad

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,...

6 Main Reasons Why Many Filipinos Want to Leave 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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Is P66,000 Monthly Japan Domestic Worker Salary Worth It?

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45 Ways to Make Extra Money While Working Abroad

Some overseas Filipino workers have plenty of time to spare online during their days off. While a significant amount of time off is probably spent on rest, communicating with loved ones, or a well-deserved outing with friends, making extra money should prove an attractive option for ones gifted with skill and creativity. Making extra money may often be challenging but it...

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