Age Discrimination in the Philippine Job Market

Age discrimination is a complex issue that can have various causes and is not limited to the Philippines. In the country, it may be...

Understanding Pinoy Films and Why Many of them are Unwatchable

Filipino films, like every other national cinema, have a distinct identity shaped by their own culture, history, and social environment. Although it gives us pride...

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In an effort to boost registration numbers, the Social Security System (SSS) has enabled electronic application process for applicants, the state-run pension fund said...

9 Signs of Overpopulation in the Philippines

There's so much debate about overpopulation in the Philippines. From census to population projection models, is the country ripe for population control? Or is...

Senior Citizens Benefits and Discounts in the Philippines

Senior citizen benefits in the Philippines are privileges offered to citizens who are 60 years or older. They may be residents in the country...

Why Disqualified OFW Families Deserve Government Aid in Time of Pandemic

Many overseas Filipino workers have lost their jobs, had their incomes slashed, or been afflicted by the coronavirus pandemic. Yet, even as they become displaced as locally stranded individuals when they return to the Philippines, their families cannot avail of the benefits other citizens the government has been extending. Indeed, being an OFW is a double-edged sword. It's both a...

Filipino Time: 6 Ways For Filipinos To Kick The Bad Habit

Filipinos have a habit of mixing humor with seriousness to the term “Filipino Time”. This is described as naturally being late regardless of how...

Ramadan in the Eyes of Vulnerable, Abused Domestic Workers

The month of Ramadan signals a change in lifestyle not only among the Muslim faithfuls but also to those whose jobs are associated with...

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...

OEC Online Application Procedure

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...

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