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Repeatedly, airports in the Philippines make it to the list of the world’s worst airports. There are many factors that contribute to this sad...

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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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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,...

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

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7 Signs of a Bad Employer of Domestic Helpers

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20 Filipino Seafarers Under Investigation in South Korea Over Record Drug Bust; DMW Vows Legal Support

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12 Reasons Behind Currency Appreciation, Depreciation of Philippine Peso and Other Currencies

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