If there are unwritten laws that govern families of Filipinos working and living abroad, here are our suggestions:
1. Maintain communication.
Family members maintain healthy relationships by keeping in touch regularly. This is even more important when certain members are separated...
Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and tourists traveling to the Philippines need to be aware of various modus operandi by unscrupulous taxi drivers. For everyone's safety, the Philippine National Police has issued guidelines when hailing and riding a local cab...
We earlier mentioned about why overseas Filipino should not fly Cebu Pacific. Delayed flights, poor customer support and lack of adequate legroom in the cabin are among the reasons we cited.
But to be fair with Cebu Pacific, there are also...
Deciding to become an overseas Filipino worker likely points in the right direction. Bigger salary, secured future, it's all in the plan. But wait, it's also wrong to be an OFW in many ways.
We leave our families behind
As OFWs,...
Missing a flight is not fun. Not only did you waste time packing for your things the night before but you also wasted the money that you’ve spent with buying the plane ticket. Sometimes people often miss their flight...
The month of Ramadan signals a change in lifestyle not only among the Muslim faithfuls but also to those whose jobs are associated with them.
From sunrise to sunset, Muslim households are engaged in purification, reflection and fasting. To many...
Most of us tend to demonize temptations. We usually associate them with the devil and eternal damnation. But actually, the temptation is a neutral thing. It is neither sacred nor sinister. It is neither good nor bad. What has...
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...
Employment agencies in Hong Kong face suspension or cancellation of their licenses if they openly allow domestic helpers they deployed to "exit" to Macau.
Labor Attache Nenita Garcia said this in a meeting on May 21 with associations of employment...
As an overseas Filipino worker (OFW), there are several things you can do to succeed in your job and make the most out of your experience abroad.
Importance of succeeding as an OFW
First, OFWs often leave their families behind to...
