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The migration of Filipino workers abroad has long been a part of Filipino family life. An overseas Filipino worker was or had been a member of 12 percent of Filipino households, according to the 2018 National Migration Survey. In terms of the percentage of households with an OFW member living in them, ARMM tops the rest of the regions with 24%, followed by Cagayan Valley (22%), and Ilocos Region (18%).

OFW Families

How Much Should I Pay for My SSS Contribution?

Self-employed, voluntary SSS members and overseas Filipino workers who have already paid their contributions in advance for the applicable months onwards based on the old contribution schedule are advised as follows: 1. Those with advance payments at the minimum MSC...
Money Remittance

OFW Tax: Are OFWs Required to File Income Tax Returns?

There are too many questions about tax nowadays and too few people who answer them satisfactorily. Given that ignorance of the law is no excuse, people are oftentimes skeptical of what is taxable and what is not, as well...
OFW Families

4 Disgusting Family Habits That’s Bad for OFWs

Filipinos risk lives and go out of their comfort zones (comfort with family, access to favorite dishes, or TV drama) to work abroad. And for a good reason: we all want the best for our families, something we cannot...
OFW Families

10 Bad OFW Experiences During Holidays in the Philippines

The Philippines is undeniably one of the best places in the world to unwind and explore. However, as with any other destination, there are both highs and lows -- and returning citizens are no exception. Here are some of...
OFW Families

Six Reminders If You Have a Stay-at-home Husband

The feminization of the workforce, especially the international migrant workforce, has altered the traditional family set-up. As more and more women get gainfully employed, more and more men become stay-at-home husbands or househusbands. They are left at home to...
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9 Money Mistakes OFWs Are Often Guilty Of

The number of overseas Filipino workers has continuously been increasing in number over the years. OFWs are said to have contributed significantly to the Philippines' economy due to their valuable remittances. Thus, they are tagged as the country's heroes...
Money Remittance

4 Reasons Why Some OFWs Return Home Without Savings

Contrary to many expectations once a Filipino goes abroad and gets paid a salary higher than back home, many overseas Filipino workers go home barely able to save money. Why is it so? In ideal situations, a Filipino spends...
OFW Families

4 Bad Habits of OFW Families

Filipinos risk lives and go out of their comfort zones (comfort with family, access to favorite dishes, or TV drama) to work abroad. And for good reason: we all want the best for our families, something we cannot easily...
OFW Families

The Orphans We Left Behind

In July 2011, when I got home from Libya after a long, arduous journey due to the war, I visited my son's school. His Grade 5 teacher pulled me to a corner, and in a hushed tone, said, "It's good...
OFW Families

OFW Families Warned Vs Gangs Posing As Insurance, Recruitment, Government Agents

Police authorities have issued warning against a criminal group preying mostly on families of seafarers and overseas Filipino workers. A group was believed to be operating in Iloilo and nearby areas, tricks relatives of OFWs that they are involved in...
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