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Whether they work overseas or are based in the Philippines, it seems that saving up for the future is a monumental task for many...

7 Annoying Traits of Many Filipinos

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10 Bad Habits of Many OFWs That Need to Change

The idea of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) as heroes has become a cliché. We send money back to the Philippines, not only supporting our...

Games We Played as a Kid: Pinoy Children in the Past

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Top Countries Hiring Filipino OFWs in 2025

  Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) continue to be a vital force in the global workforce, contributing significantly to the Philippine economy through remittances and skills transfer. As of the most recent data, millions of Filipinos are employed abroad, with their...

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DOLE: OFW ID More Than Just OEC Replacement

Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) will no longer need to secure Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) for deployment since they will soon be provided with an iDOLE- OFW Identification Card, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said yesterday. Bello said the iDOLE – OFW ID will serve as the replacement for OEC for enhanced and convenient delivery of government services and program for...

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