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In some cases, it is not enough for one member of the family to be the breadwinner. There are couples who both work abroad....

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Ireland, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and picturesque landscapes, also offers diverse career opportunities for healthcare professionals. With a robust healthcare system and...

High Unemployment Rate in the Philippines: 8 Top Causes

The Philippines has long been a labor exporting market. About 2,500 Filipinos leave the country on a daily basis to seek greener pastures abroad...

8 Ways to Make PDOS More Helpful for OFWs

The Philippine government's Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) aims to assist Filipinos migrating or working abroad in better understanding the country in which they will...

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We have always read news about Filipinos aspiring to work abroad, promised high-paying jobs abroad, only to find out that they have been duped...

Why Hong Kong Typhoon Season Is Bad News to Many Domestic Workers

Domestic workers in Hong Kong and all over the world have plenty of tasks on hand to accomplish. From the moment they wake up in...

Top Bank Savings Account Options for OFWs

Are you planning to work abroad, or just started your new career as overseas Filipino worker? One of the most crucial decisions that could...

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...

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 perpetuated by cultural attitudes that value youth and view aging as a negative, as well as a lack of legal protections for older workers. Additionally, economic factors such as a competitive job market may also contribute...

6 Investment Ideas for OFWs To Start A Business

Filipinos abroad are blessed with better financial windfall than back in the Philippines. But they're also aware that being an OFW, as they're more popularly...

OWWA Membership: 4 Benefits of Renewing as OWWA Member

Overseas Workers Welfare Administration is a sub agency under the Department of Migrant Workers that looks after the welfare of Filipino migrant workers and...

How to Apply for PWD ID

In the Philippines, individuals with long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments are designated as Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), a category that may hinder...

10 Bad OFW Experiences During Holidays in the Philippines

The Philippines is undeniably one of the best places in the world to unwind and explore. However, as with any other destination, there are both highs and lows -- and returning citizens are no exception. Here are some of the adverse experiences overseas Filipino workers have reported through the years. Of course, it is needless to say that these...

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