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Though many of us will consider that the existence of OFW heroes is already a cliche, we'll never get fed up with this noble...

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...

Managing Money for OFWs Under 30

In order to survive while working in a foreign country while being able to provide for your family in the Philippines, OFWs must learn...

What the Philippines Can Learn from Global Public Transport Systems

A country's public transportation system is more than just a means to get from one place to another. It's a reflection of a country's...

15 Unique Filipino Quirks That Foreigners Find Fascinating (and Filipinos Know by Heart)

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

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Taiwan Money Remittance: Importance of Convenience to OFWs and Families

Sending money to the family in the Philippines is one of the many to-do lists overseas Filipino workers have planned to do even before...

While You Are Enjoying Life as an OFW’s Child

Although many children of Filipinos who left them to work for bigger pay abroad lament the lack of time and attention other children receive,...

Understanding Contract Substitution: A Guide for Filipino Workers Planning to Work Abroad

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6 Investment Ideas for OFWs To Start A Business

Filipinos abroad are blessed with better financial windfall than back in the Philippines. But they're also aware that being an OFW, as they're more popularly known, working abroad has its finite time. And while they receive better perks and take home pay, it is prudent to put them to use in an investment vehicle that will sustain them long after they return...

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