19 Negative Filipino Traits & Values That Need to Change

There are things we find annoying about Filipinos—our bad habits don't seem to change for the better. It may be true that certain nationalities...

“Relatives Expect Me to Pay for Everything”: The Financial Anxiety of OFWs Homecoming Costs

For many Filipinos working or living abroad, the dream of coming home is a sweet one: reuniting with family, enjoying home-cooked meals, and catching...

Cariño Brutal: Cutting The Chains Of Abuse

Cariño brutal. Sleeping with the enemy. Tough love. That's how we describe domestic violence. It is a personal and social problem that exists in...

Cebu Pacific vs. Philippine Airlines: Which Carrier Is Your Choice?

Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines are the two biggest air carriers in the Philippines, offering both domestic and international flights. Each has its own...

From Domestic Helper to Multinational CEO: Rebecca Bustamante

The official nomination opening of 2014 Asia CEO awards has made founder Rebecca Bustamante-Mills excited. When prompted why, she answered it was because the Philippines,...

Red Sea Crisis: Three Filipino Seafarers Dead, Five Rescued After Ship Sinks in Houthi Attack

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...

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...

Should K to 12 Continue or Be Abolished in the Philippines?

The K to 12 program, implemented in the Philippines through Republic Act No. 10533 (the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013), marked a watershed...

Becoming Hubby's 'Punching Bag' Not Enough To Annul Marriage

Becoming your husband's virtual punching bag is not enough to annul your marriage in the Philippines, a member of the Integrated Bar of the...

10 Things You Should Not Include in Your CV

Before you can land an offer of employment, the first thing you need to secure is a job interview. To land a job interview, your application letter and how you compose your curriculum vitae or your resume are critical. It will be useful if you know what to include and what not to include so that your CV contains all...

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