The Philippines has the world’s 73rd freest economy as of the 2022 Index of Economic Freedom ranking among 178 countries. But despite the improved...
For many years, the government of the Philippines has been preaching the growing number of job vacancies. But it's puzzling to realize how this does not translate to real jobs as joblessness and difficulty to find means of livelihood continue to send troubling signals to the labor market.
According to the Department of Trade and Industry, 820,255 business establishments were...
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...
Meteor Stadium in Western Moscow can also be said as the prime hotspot stress-relief place of South East Asians.
Hundreds of overseas workers spend their...
An employment contract is essential for Overseas Filipino Workers as it outlines job terms, salary, benefits, and legal protections.
Without a clear agreement, OFWs may face issues like contract substitution, unfair wages, excessive working hours, or sudden termination.
Understanding the contract’s key elements helps prevent exploitation and ensures fair treatment. Before signing, OFWs must carefully review the terms to safeguard their...
A troubling video has recently circulated on social media, capturing a heated exchange between a Filipina and a non-Filipino passenger aboard a train in Hong Kong. The Filipina, who was carrying two Jollibee chicken buckets, was mocked...
The Overseas Workers Welfare Association (OWWA) has released funds amounting to a total of P26 million to 10,512 long-time members under the OWWA Rebate...
Every December, airports in big cities like Manila, Cebu, and Davao are filled with arriving balikbayans carrying boxes of pasalubong and bracing themselves for...