Pinoy OFW - OFW News Updates

One of the main concerns many Filipinos who wish to work is about money. That's because applying for job, unlike for local companies, involve payment of a middleman, more commonly called as employment/recruitment agencies. While the…

Domestic helpers are among the biggest labor exports of the Philippines to the rest of the world. Driven by low wages and lack of opportunities back home and relatively high demand for domestic workers abroad, Filipinos -- male or female,…

Do you believe in New Year’s resolutions? If no, then you should, because no matter how poor the success rate of fulfilling one’s promises are, resolutions help us start the New Year right. It’s another year, another phase of your life.…

Filipinos have a habit of mixing humor with seriousness to the term “Filipino Time”. This is described as naturally being late regardless of how properly set the schedule is for a meeting, event or activity. Even government agencies are…

BPO, or business process outsourcing, is a rapidly expanding industry that is also rapidly proliferating in the Philippines, as countries in the West realize how much cost efficient it can be to hire individuals from third world areas. Call…

US Dollar Exchange Rates

Sometimes we think having an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) solves all problems in the family. But the fact is that our OFW families are also experiencing difficulties that are unique to them. If not addressed immediately, these problems…

Filipinos working abroad inevitably feel homesick while missing family members back home. Let alone those who have young children whom they have left behind in hopes of earning more for a better future. Others, like domestic helpers and…

Consistently, Canada has been named several times as one of the most livable countries in the world. But Filipinos and citizens of other countries should weigh the Canada pros and cons before making a decision. The glowing feedback and…

Overseas Filipino Workers should understand how real estate investments can benefit them in the long term. Since they sacrifice so much by having to work abroad, it’s best to put their money in the proper financial vehicles to get enduring…