Why You Should Not Use Your Passport As Loan Collateral

If you have misused your passport privilege by using it as loan collateral, don't expect the Philippine Embassy or Consulate's Assistance to Nationals to...

The Temptation to ‘Show Off’ Success as When Visiting the Philippines

Every December, airports in big cities like Manila, Cebu, and Davao are filled with arriving balikbayans carrying boxes of pasalubong and bracing themselves for...

6 Examples of Filipino Racism and How It’s Ingrained in Our Culture at Home and Abroad

Racism is not exclusive to the West or to countries with long histories of colonisation or slavery. It exists in many forms across cultures,...

Financial Adviser Warns OFW Families: Money Remittance Won’t Last Forever

Families relying on money remittance from overseas Filipino workers must be prepared for the day money sent to them regularly would eventually stop coming,...

Viewing Through Partitions of Dubai Shared Apartments

Flat sharing, otherwise known as boarding house/room sharing in the Philippines, is not a new thing for Filipinos. So when I first arrived in...

Utang na Loob: A Filipino Virtue or a Roadblock to Success?

In Filipino culture, utang na loob—often translated as "debt of gratitude" is a cherished value that binds families, friends, and communities together. It highlights loyalty, reciprocity, and remembering those who've helped you climb up the ladder of life. However, this cultural gem can quickly turn into a heavy burden, shackling individuals to expectations and obligations that can stifle growth and...

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...

Can I Send My LCD TV To Philippines Via Balikbayan Box?

The answer to this question is yes. It is possible to ship LCD television units from abroad to an address in the Philippines. Using sea...

Western Union Pros and Cons as Money Remittance

Through the years, Western Union has established itself as one of the premier establishments that conveniently transfer funds for individuals regardless of where they...

SSS Philippines: Your Complete Guide to Social Security System

Social Security System (SSS) is a government agency responsible for providing social security protection to private sector employees, self-employed individuals, and voluntary members in the Philippines. SSS was established in 1957 and is mandated to provide social security benefits to its members, which include sickness, maternity, disability, retirement, and death benefits, as well as loans, educational assistance, and other privileges. SSS...

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