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The idea of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) as heroes has become a cliché. We send money back to the Philippines, not only supporting our...

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Every culture has its little habits that seem totally normal until you realise not everyone does it. In the Philippines, there are small, everyday...

Life of Filipino Domestic Workers in Russia

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

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