Friday, March 10, 2023

OFW Profiles

8 Most Annoying Habits of Many OFWs

It seems that despite the exposure of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to a different culture while working abroad, the old, familiar annoying habits closely associated with Filipinos continue to manifest in many ways. Based on a discussion at OFW...

8 Things You Need to Know before You Pack Your Balikbayan Box

Filipinos are known to be people who preserve strong family ties. One of the things that most OFWs often prepare are balikbayan boxes. These balikbayan boxes contain packages that they send to their love ones. This is one way...

3 Domestic Worker Superstitions You May Not Be Aware Of

Working at home in a foreign land can be a promising start for an overseas Filipino worker striving for success. But as a newcomer trying to assimilate in a new culture, and new way of living, one can't help...

Filipino Seafarers Quit Their Job: Here are 8 Reasons Why

Deciding to go on board and leave his family behind is a tough decision a seafarer makes. However, there are also many reasons why, after some time, a seafarer decides to quit his job. Some of these reasons include...

Rights and Duties of Domestic Helpers in Singapore

Domestic Helpers in Singapore are protected by the Standard Employment Contract and the Singaporean Law. Therefore, it is essential that both the employer and employee are well versed with these laws and agreements, so that neither will end up...

DTI Accredited Balikbayan Box Cargo Forwarders

The Department of Trade and Industry released the list of Philippine accredited cargo forwarders as of August 2021. For a list of addresses and contact numbers, please refer to the following file: List of DTI accredited cargo forwarders Foreign Agent Local Freight Forwarding...

Labor Rights of Domestic Workers in Hong Kong

Foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong are protected by law and the Standard Employment Contract -- no other paperwork -- is the only document recognized by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region when it comes to...

6 Tips for OFWs on Vacation in the Philippines

One of the first planned activities of OFWs following years of working abroad is going on a trip or vacation. Getting a few days off is a well-deserved break and a breathing space that every OFW can offer to...

Modern Day Heroes: 5 Reasons Why OFWs Get Such Title

As of 2019, there were over 12 million Filipinos overseas working or residing as citizens in other countries. Many have called them modern day heroes. Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) are claimed to be the country’s modern-day heroes. There are many...

Cebu Pacific vs. Philippine Airlines

Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines are the two biggest air carriers in the Philippines, offering both domestic and international flights. Each has its own set of advantages and disadvantages which clients have to know about. If you have special preferences...
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