Families relying on money remittance from overseas Filipino workers must be prepared for the day money sent to them regularly would eventually stop coming,...
The Philippines, a vibrant archipelago of over 7,000 islands, is often celebrated for its scenic beaches, warm hospitality, and rich cultural history. Perhaps these...
For decades, the balikbayan box has been a powerful symbol of love from a distance by Filipino workers abroad. Stuffed with chocolates, canned goods,...
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...
It is not uncommon for Social Security System members to be curious after the continuous contribution of SSS premiums: how much pension will they receive once they enter their retirement age and are eligible to receive their pension?
According to Susie G. Bugante, vice president for public affairs and special events of the SSS in her January 21, 2017 column...
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...
Homesickness has always plagued overseas Filipino workers (OFW) throughout the years. And for a good reason, feeling homesick manifests that affinity of the OFW...
If you have misused your passport privilege by using it as loan collateral, don't expect the Philippine Embassy or Consulate's Assistance to Nationals to...
Every December, airports in big cities like Manila, Cebu, and Davao are filled with arriving balikbayans carrying boxes of pasalubong and bracing themselves for...
Domestic workers are, quite possibly, among the most underrated, overworked, and underpaid people in the labor force.
Due to the nature of their jobs,...
There were 73.17 million Filipino Facebook users in 2020. With free data access through major telecom network providers, Filipinos armed with prepaid mobile devices...
One common misconception about overseas Filipino workers is that once they start their employment abroad, they are free from debt mainly because they receive...