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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...

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The Temptation to ‘Show Off’ Success as When Visiting the Philippines

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7 Common Reasons Filipino Seafarers Fail to Save

As seafarers, a rewarding career awaits those who are hardworking, forward-thinking individuals. Many sailors have risen from the ranks of able seamen to chief...

Finding Love, Losing Family and the Cost of New Beginnings Abroad

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

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Name Hire Job Registration Procedure at POEA

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9 New Year’s Resolutions for Overseas Filipino Workers

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SIM Card Registration in the Philippines

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