The Governing Board of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA),has approved a resolution requiring all first time overseas land-based and sea-based worker-applicants to undergo...
Some lessons are learned in school, others are in real-life experience, sometimes in a hard way. For us overseas Filipino workers, the learning process...
Being an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) in Taiwan has its shares of advantages and disadvantages, just like anywhere else. Taiwan hires Filipino domestic helpers...
The Department of Health (DOH) spearheads the establishment of the DOH Hypertension and Diabetes Club. This will be launched nationwide to enhance the initiatives...
Filipino workers are renowned worldwide for their strong work ethic, excellent English language skills, and adaptability even to the most challenging working conditions. These...
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 financial standing of the country, the Philippines’ overall rating remains below average. To push growth and development, here are the 15 simple things Filipinos can do to help the Philippines.
Proper disposal of garbage.
This single...
The Department of Health (DOH) spearheads the establishment of the DOH Hypertension and Diabetes Club. This will be launched nationwide to enhance the initiatives...
To Filipinos traveling overseas, getting a visa can be a time-consuming, if not resource-draining exercise. Consulates and embassies often require plenty of documentation to...
Overseas Filipino workers are well-known to be resilient people, enduring life's challenges, sacrificing personal time and pleasure for the sake of others.
But when it comes to financial literacy -- a crucial element that can make or break an OFWs' career abroad -- not everyone has a good grasp. In fact, many of them could not sustain their daily life...
The release of Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) which placed the Philippines near the bottom of rankings calls for a radical change in the country's education system.
For context, PISA is a measurement of a 15-year-old's ability...
One common misconception about overseas Filipino workers is that once they start their employment abroad, they are free from debt mainly because they receive...
Social Security System in the Philippines provides multiple benefits to members such as social insurance, retirement, loans and healthcare assistance. A Filipino citizen is...
As seafarers, a rewarding career awaits those who are hardworking, forward-thinking individuals. Many sailors have risen from the ranks of able seamen to chief...
Western Union is a financial service company founded in Colorado, United States in 1851. Its major services include money transfer and money orders. The...