As of 2021, it's estimated that there are around 400,000 Filipino seafarers working on ships globally, making them the largest nationality group in the international maritime workforce.
The Philippines has a long history of seafaring, and its robust maritime industry...
Filipinos and other foreign workers who meet the Korean government's essential criteria may be able to find jobs in South Korea as factory workers.
Filipino workers have found successful career opportunities in a number of industries in South Korea -...
Infidelity is a complex issue that can affect both overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families. While away from home and loved ones, some OFWs may face temptation and engage in extramarital affairs.
On the other hand, family members left...
Filipino workers are admired as workers abroad. Their qualities, such as strong work ethic, skilled and qualified to take on the job, strong English language skills, adaptability to new environments, and a positive attitude, are well-known.
We need to preface...
Sending a balikbayan box has been a part of the lifestyle of many overseas Filipino workers. On a carton box, about three to four feet high are valuable items they hope will bring joy to their intended recipients.
But...
Hi everyone, my name is Joanne Vilchez Baysa, born in Zamboanga del Norte and working as a staff nurse at the Pre-Admission Testing Clinic of St Joseph Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
My decision to work abroad was...
Is it a change in scenery, an uplift in financial status, or just being in a place that others find hard to reach that made some people act like they are not mortals?
Reading this Twitter thread and the subsequent...
The coronavirus pandemic has made worldwide travel more complex as travelers need to submit additional requirements.
The Philippines also adopts a similar approach for incoming travelers passing through its borders. Beginning September 1, 2021, the Bureau of Quarantine and the...
The mere sight of blue-uniformed security guards evokes a feeling of courtesy, respectfulness, and dedication to service while on duty. You see them everywhere, posting at the shopping mall entrances, gates of high-rise condominiums, and even government offices. It's...
How is sending a balikbayan box to the Philippines during a pandemic differ from a not-too-distant past?
Despite the significant impact the coronavirus pandemic has brought to the world, life goes on, as they say. This includes trying to live...
In the Philippines, individuals with long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments are designated as Persons with Disabilities (PWDs),...