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...
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...
ROTC in the Philippines stands for Reserve Officer Training Corps, a program that provides military training to high school and college students.
The program aims...
Senior citizen benefits in the Philippines are privileges offered to citizens who are 60 years or older. They may be residents in the country or overseas Filipino workers who go home for good.
The Senior Citizens Act of 1992, Republic Act No. 7432, provides certain benefits and privileges for senior citizens.
Senior citizens in the Philippines have both benefits and challenges....
If you ask Filipinos abroad, there are plenty of reasons why they chose to leave the Philippines -- at least temporarily.
Families Are Already Abroad
With...
Notwithstanding the distance, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Caraga delivered a livelihood starter kit worth P10,000 to Mr. Florentino Bahan, Jr. of Brgy. Poblacion, Trento, Agusan del Sur.
Ms. Ma. Ireen C. Cambaling, OIC-Programs and Services Division and Mr. Ronilo Maningo, Family Welfare officer of Agusan del Sur, deliver the same to our dear OFW. During Bahan’s application for...
It’s a familiar story you or someone you know can relate: a cousin in the United States, a friend in Saudi, or a sibling in the UK who’s been abroad for 10, 20, even 30 years.
You ask...
The number of overseas Filipino workers has continuously been increasing in number over the years.
OFWs are said to have contributed significantly to the...
Overseas Filipino workers, balikbayans, and foreigners visiting the Philippines for vacation or returning for good may not be aware of the various forms of...
Filipino workers are admired as workers abroad. Their qualities, such as strong work ethic, skilled and qualified to take on the job, strong English...
Graduation day is more than a ceremony that features medals, speeches, and photo opportunities.
It's a celebration of years of effort and dreams fulfilled....