What the Philippines Can Learn from Global Public Transport Systems

A country's public transportation system is more than just a means to get from one place to another. It's a reflection of a country's...

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Families relying on money remittance from overseas Filipino workers must be prepared for the day money sent to them regularly would eventually stop coming,...

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Ramadan in the Eyes of Vulnerable, Abused Domestic Workers

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Red Sea Crisis: Three Filipino Seafarers Dead, Five Rescued After Ship Sinks in Houthi Attack

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Balikbayan boxes are often sent by Filipinos living abroad to their family and friends in the Philippines. These boxes are typically used to send...

A Guide to Applying as a Nurse in Japan

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9 New Year’s Resolutions for Overseas Filipino Workers

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Benefits of OFW ID System, OFW Bank

Labor and Employment Secretary Silvestre Bello announced an identification system for overseas Filipino workers and a bank dedicated to them will be launched this year. “They will be launched this year. The OFW identification card system will be put in place in March while the OFW Bank will be operational by November,” Manila Times quoted Bello as saying. The OFW identification...

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