OFW Profiles

One common misconception about overseas Filipino workers is that once they start their employment abroad, they are free from debt mainly because they receive better wages, or start investing to maximize their income. Although this is…
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It was a terrible blow for Remelyn Zubiaga Yumul when she learned of the diagnosis that she has ovarian cancer. But despite of her affliction, one unexpected source of joy arrived: a surprise visit from a former ward she used to care for in…
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Though many of us will consider that overseas Filipino workers as heroes is already cliche, we'll never get fed up with this noble label. Such context often refers to Filipino workers abroad as saviors for the Philippines as their…
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According to its latest data, more than 6,000 employers of Filipino domestic workers in Hong Kong are now in the watchlist compiled by the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO). The names of such employers were included in the…
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While most of us land-based worksites hold on to our passports ever so dearly, seafarers and those who board local or international ships hold a different document. With a similar purpose to that of a passport, a Seafarer’s…
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The plan to require a pre-employment check-up of all Filipino domestic helpers in Hong Kong will not push through. The decision was made after Philippine labor attache Jalilo dela Torre met with stakeholders who mostly opposed the idea.…
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Despite new locations such as China, Russia and Japan opening up better paying opportunities for Filipino domestic workers and housekeepers, Hong Kong remains as the best destination, a Filipino recruitment industry leader said. Alfredo…
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Manny Pacquiao, the source of Pinoy Pride will once again enter the ring -- at age 40 -- this time against American boxer Adrien Broner. To celebrate this partnership between Manny Pacquiao and mit messenger, we are giving all mit…
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Christmas season is a fitting celebration overseas Filipinos can quickly look forward to. As the months' progress, OFWs toil at hard work and slowly accommodate savings. As the end of the year draws near, it’s safe to bet that many of us…
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Hong Kong's Immigration Department since 2013 has denied visa applications of 1,817 foreign domestic helpers who have been "job-hopping". According to Labour and Welfare Secretary Dr Law Chi-kwong, the Department has implemented a…
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