Families relying on money remittance from overseas Filipino workers must be prepared for the day money sent to them regularly would eventually stop coming,...
The official nomination opening of 2014 Asia CEO awards has made founder Rebecca Bustamante-Mills excited.
When prompted why, she answered it was because the Philippines,...
When people ask me where I am from, I always answer with pride, “I am Filipino.” Even if I have spent years working in a foreign land, my heart remains connected to the Philippines.
Every day as an Overseas Filipino...
In an effort to streamline arrangement of returning overseas Filipino workers to the Philippines, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration has soft launched an online facility to apply for overseas employment certificate (OEC).
The online facility -- accessible at http://bmonline.poea.gov.ph/ -- is available for use by Filipino workers on vacation, rehired, or returning to the same employer, and with existing record...
When people ask me where I am from, I always answer with pride, “I am Filipino.” Even if I have spent years working in a foreign land, my heart remains connected to the Philippines.
Every day as an...
Medical exams are a standard requirement for employment, especially for overseas jobs. One way to determine whether an applicant is in good health and...
Long-distance relationships are one of the challenges overseas Filipino workers face as they work abroad. While the usual focus goes on parents who make...
As of 2021, it's estimated that there are around 400,000 Filipino seafarers working on ships globally, making them the largest nationality group in the...
The mere sight of blue-uniformed security guards evokes a feeling of courtesy, respectfulness, and dedication to service while on duty. You see them everywhere,...
The demand for Filipino seafarers worldwide remains strong. However, the “unhealthy lifestyle” associated with their work can be a stumbling block for sea-based workers...