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It is a common scenario where an overseas Filipino worker or OFW begins contemplating ways to grow his hard-earned money. Do not send money just for the sake of just sending blindly without justification and good reason. An OFW will most…

We have probably grown tired of the negative things that have been said about us as a people. But we also have positive Filipino traits we should be proud of. We hear the bad habits and being said all the time, anywhere, and sometimes by…

Filipinos who wish to live and work in New Zealand need to understand the different ways they can achieve their dreams. Just like most other countries that accept immigrants, the best options available for Filipinos is to have the…

We realize the list we have on negative attitudes of Filipinos still lacked a few more; we decided to create a new list. When someone goes on travel, asks for pasalubong Perhaps as a consolation for not joining a trip, Mokang jokes to…

As new OFWs, meeting friends can help us navigate the new world of working abroad. They can provide guidance and answer questions. However, OFW scams can include new friends trying to steal your money, destroy relationships or even cause…

With incidents such as the Arab Spring in the Middle East and North Africa, devastating tsunami and earthquakes in Japan, overseas Filipino workers (OFW) are often at risk of losing their jobs and even lives while trying to earn a living…

These OFW characteristics certainly do not apply to all but chances are, some of these items describe you, our modern-day Pinoy heroes! You know the meaning of PDOS, TFC, OEC, POEA These are commonly uttered acronyms and phases associated…

There are things that we find annoying about us Filipinos -- our bad habits don't seem to change for the better. It may be true that certain nationalities have worse attitudes or habits, but why pick on them? We should be more concerned…

Before sending them out, ensure you read the following balikbayan box tips. Balikbayan boxes are synonymous with overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Imagine the joy and excitement of family members back home when the "package" finally…

Baldwin Baldos is an OFW who arrived at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on May 15, 2007. Just like many of compatriots working in this country, he came over with hopes of improving financial stability for his family back home. Baldwin had previous…