In the Philippines, individuals with long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments are designated as Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), a category that may hinder full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others due to the...
As of 2021, it's estimated that there are around 400,000 Filipino seafarers working on ships globally, making them the largest nationality group in the international maritime workforce.
The Philippines has a long history of seafaring, and its robust maritime industry...
Earlier in January 2023, Jullebee Ranara, a Filipino domestic helper working in Kuwait, told her family that she was afraid of her employer's 17-year-old son. Her friends were concerned about her disappearance when she disappeared the next day.
In less...
Filipinos and other foreign workers who meet the Korean government's essential criteria may be able to find jobs in South Korea as factory workers.
Filipino workers have found successful career opportunities in a number of industries in South Korea -...
Infidelity is a complex issue that can affect both overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families. While away from home and loved ones, some OFWs may face temptation and engage in extramarital affairs.
On the other hand, family members left...
ROTC in the Philippines stands for Reserve Officer Training Corps, which is a program that provides military training to high school and college students in the country.
The program aims to produce well-rounded citizens who can serve as reserve officers...
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 registration process requires the submission of personal information, including full name, address, and government-issued...
Whether they work overseas or are based in the Philippines, it seems that saving up for the future is a monumental task for many Filipinos.
It's easy to trace the high cost of living abroad, immediately sending their earnings back...
Filipino workers are admired as workers abroad. Their qualities, such as strong work ethic, skilled and qualified to take on the job, strong English language skills, adaptability to new environments, and a positive attitude, are well-known.
We need to preface...
Sending a balikbayan box has been a part of the lifestyle of many overseas Filipino workers. On a carton box, about three to four feet high are valuable items they hope will bring joy to their intended recipients.
But...
In the Philippines, individuals with long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments are designated as Persons with Disabilities (PWDs),...
