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List of One-Stop Service Centers for OFWs in the Philippines

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6 Main Reasons Why Many Filipinos Want to Leave the Philippines

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...

15 OFW Family Bonding Activities During Coronavirus Crisis

Filipinos often find a sliver of hope amid the tragedy unfolding in our lives. We live in a country beset with natural disasters such...

POEA’s List of 50 Recruitment Firms With Bad Repatriation Records

Fed up with failed promises and repeated infractions, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration disclosed a list of 50 employment agencies who were unable to facilitate...

Filipino Nurse in the USA: Joanne Vilchez-Baysa

Hi everyone, my name is Joanne Vilchez Baysa, born in Zamboanga del Norte and working as a staff nurse at the Pre-Admission Testing Clinic...

3 Possible Reasons You Are a Victim of NAIA Offloading

Imagine you are falling in line waiting for your turn at the immigration counter at Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Even with a passport, boarding pass,...

OWWA Scholarship: OFW Dependent Scholarship Program

Requirements: Filled out the application form 1x1 ID photo For land-based OFWs: Photocopy of Name and photo Latest visa stamp Latest departure and arrival...

Reintroducing ROTC in the Philippines

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 to produce well-rounded citizens who can serve as reserve officers in the Philippine military if needed. The program is optional, and students who complete the ROTC training can earn college credits toward their degree. History The history...

Understanding Infidelity Among OFWs and Spouses

Infidelity is a complex issue that can affect both overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families. While away from home and loved ones, some...

45 Ways to Make Extra Money While Working Abroad

Some overseas Filipino workers have plenty of time to spare online during their days off. While a significant amount of time off is probably spent...

How to Open a Stock Investment Account at COL Financial

Overview Once you decide you would like to invest in stock market, you may or may not know yet that you need to have a...

Name Hire Job Registration Procedure at POEA

Name hire is the term used to denote overseas Filipino workers who found jobs abroad directly without the assistance of employment agencies. While name hired workers are expected to bypass payment of placement fees, they are still required to register at Philippine Overseas Employment Administration office to be processed as legal overseas Filipino workers (OFW). Name hire OFWs are requested...

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