Every December, airports in big cities like Manila, Cebu, and Davao are filled with arriving balikbayans carrying boxes of pasalubong and bracing themselves for...
Three Filipino seafarers have been confirmed dead, while five others were rescued after the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier MV Eternity C was attacked by Houthi rebels and sank off the coast of Yemen on July 8, according to the Department...
Misconceptions about Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) frequently center on notions of financial affluence, ignoring the sacrifices and obstacles they experience.
The misconceptions originate from a...
If there are unwritten laws that govern families of Filipinos working and living abroad, here are our suggestions:
1. Maintain communication.
Family members maintain healthy relationships...
An employment contract is essential for Overseas Filipino Workers as it outlines job terms, salary, benefits, and legal protections.
Without a clear agreement, OFWs may face issues like contract substitution, unfair wages, excessive working hours, or sudden termination.
Understanding the contract’s key elements helps prevent exploitation and ensures fair treatment. Before signing, OFWs must carefully review the terms to safeguard their...
Three Filipino seafarers have been confirmed dead, while five others were rescued after the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier MV Eternity C was attacked by Houthi rebels and sank off the coast of Yemen on July 8, according to...
Elections in the Philippines are often described as lively, colourful, and deeply personal. Streets come alive with posters and campaign jingles, candidates host concerts...
Medical exams are a standard requirement for employment, especially for overseas jobs. One way to determine whether an applicant is in good health and...
For overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who are familiar with rearing livestock and poultry may be interested in raising piggery for business. A pig farm...
These OFW characteristics certainly do not apply to all but chances are, some of these items describe you, our modern-day Pinoy heroes!
You know the...
A Filipino mother is appealing for help in locating her son and daughter-in-law, who remain missing following the powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck...