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Having arrived at major international gateways in Canada after a long flight should be a piece of welcome news. But not everyone is welcome...

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Meteor Stadium in Western Moscow can also be said as the prime hotspot stress-relief place of South East Asians. Hundreds of overseas workers spend their...

Is Working Abroad For You? Check Out These 10 Pros and Cons

Many Filipinos dream of working abroad. Every day, thousands of kababayans leave the Philippines for jobs all across the world. While deciding to work...

5 Top Positive Filipino Traits To Be Proud Of

We have probably grown tired of the negative things that have been said about us as a people. But we also have positive Filipino...

Cariño Brutal: Cutting The Chains Of Abuse

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

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8 Stress Causes for Balikbayans Visiting the Philippines

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12 Diseases That Disqualify Filipinos from Working Abroad

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List of Taxable Luggage Items According to Bureau of Customs

In line with the mandate by the Bureau of Customs on balikbayan boxes sent by overseas Filipino workers, a ranking official of the agency answered the common question being asked by concerned individuals traveling to the Philippines. “Which items in my luggage are considered taxable?” In a news report by GMA 7, no tax is imposed on balikbayan box if it...

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