Overseas Jobs: 8 Common Reasons Why Many Filipinos Want to Work Abroad

There are many reasons Filipinos want overseas jobs. Whether it's their first choice or just forced to do so, there are many underlying reasons...

Breaking the Cycle of Vote-buying and Fraud in Philippine Elections

Philippine elections are a vital component of the country’s democratic process, held regularly to allow citizens to choose their leaders at various levels of...

Age Discrimination in the Philippine Job Market

Age discrimination is a complex issue that can have various causes and is not limited to the Philippines. In the country, it may be...

5 Reasons Why OEC Should Be Abolished

Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) is a document that overseas Filipino workers need to present to the Immigration Department upon leaving the Philippines for work...

Corruption in the Philippines: A Deep Dive into Power and Greed

Corruption in the Philippines is a deep-rooted problem that permeates within the very fabric of the Filipino society. It harms governance, economic growth, and...

Philippine ID: 8 Things About Our New Identification Card

The long wait for our very own Philippine ID is over. Citizens of the Philippines will finally have their own national ID after President Rodrigo Duterte has signed the Philippine ID System Law. It aims to provide ease transactions between the people and the government. Under the law, the ID will be embedded with a microchip which will include information such...

12 OFW Greetings to Expect When They Come Home For Christmas

Kumusta? This greeting is what we all expect to hear from friends and family when we meet them back home after a long period...

Godparent Gifts: Do Parents Have the Right to Demand From OFWs?

The issue of parents expecting or demanding godparent gifts for their children can be a polarizing topic. Opinions may vary depending on who you...

6 Ways Manny Pacquiao Connects With OFWs

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Benefits of OFW ID System, OFW Bank

Labor and Employment Secretary Silvestre Bello announced an identification system for overseas Filipino workers and a bank dedicated to them will be launched this year. “They will be launched this year. The OFW identification card system will be put in place in March while the OFW Bank will be operational by November,” Manila Times quoted Bello as saying. The OFW identification...

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