Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) is a document that overseas Filipino workers need to present to the Immigration Department upon leaving the Philippines for work...
Corruption in the Philippines is a deep-rooted problem that permeates within the very fabric of the Filipino society. It harms governance, economic growth, and...
ROTC in the Philippines stands for Reserve Officer Training Corps, a program that provides military training to high school and college students.
The program aims to produce well-rounded citizens who can serve as reserve officers in the Philippine military if needed. The program is optional, and students who complete the ROTC training can earn college credits toward their degree.
History
The history...
The Philippines, like many other countries, faces a range of health challenges that affect the well-being of its population. Among these challenges are the...
For overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who are familiar with rearing livestock and poultry may be interested in raising piggery for business. A pig farm can be your very own home business, but first, you need to think and determine what you want to achieve. Do you want a pig farm in your backyard? Or you want a bigger farm...
Fast food chains are a staple in modern urban life. Whether you’re in Manila, Tokyo, New York, or Paris, grabbing a quick meal at McDonald's or Jollibee is a shared experience across cultures. But while the food...
For many Filipinos working or living abroad, the dream of coming home is a sweet one: reuniting with family, enjoying home-cooked meals, and catching...
To Filipinos traveling overseas, getting a visa can be a time-consuming, if not resource-draining exercise. Consulates and embassies often require plenty of documentation to...
Pardon the redundancy: over-extending. An OFW career planned for a few years gets extended sometimes beyond control.
It's intentional because that's what is happening to...
It seems that despite the exposure of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to a different culture while working abroad, the old, familiar annoying habits closely...