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The Philippines has long been a labor exporting market. About 2,500 Filipinos leave the country on a daily basis to seek greener pastures abroad...

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Overseas Filipino workers, balikbayans, and foreigners visiting the Philippines for vacation or returning for good may not be aware of the various forms of...

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The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is warning the public about a new human trafficking scheme where victims are made to pretend they’re going on...

How Ex-Dubai OFW’s Business Grew in Philippines with 10K Seed Money

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Age Discrimination in the Philippine Job Market

Age discrimination is a complex issue that can have various causes and is not limited to the Philippines. In the country, it may be...

SSS Number Application Now Possible Online

In an effort to boost registration numbers, the Social Security System (SSS) has enabled electronic application process for applicants, the state-run pension fund said Friday. SSS said in a statement that it will also accept online SSS number applications from entrepreneurs, freelance workers and those who belong to the informal sector. Voluntary membership and application for SS number for non-working...

5 Simple To Help Improve Experience at Philippine Airports

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...

Life of Filipino Domestic Workers in Russia

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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...

How to Apply for PWD ID

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 interaction of various barriers. A person with a disability designation is used to provide legal protection, grant privileges such as discounts...

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