19 Common OFW Problems, Causes & How to Prevent Them

Sometimes we think having an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) solves all problems in the family. But the fact is that our OFW families are...

When Balikbayan Box Items Are Unappreciated By Recipients: 3 Questions to Ask Ourselves

Sending a balikbayan box has been a part of the lifestyle of many overseas Filipino workers. On a carton box, about three to four...

Modern Day Heroes: 5 Reasons Why OFWs Get Such Title

As of 2019, there were over 12 million Filipinos overseas working or residing as citizens in other countries. Many have called them modern day...

POEA: Beware of Emails Accepting You for Jobs You Did Not Apply

The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration is once again reminding Filipino job applicants to ignore emails that offer employment for nurses and healthcare professionals in...

How to Avoid Luggage Tampering Next Time You Travel

Inspection of luggage during departure is a basic security measure in every airport around the world. It is done not only to secure the...

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...

4 Reasons Why Cebu Pacific is Ideal Carrier for OFWs

We mentioned about why overseas Filipino should not fly Cebu Pacific. Delayed flights, poor customer support and lack of adequate legroom in the cabin...

Tips For OFW Registration and Mandatory Online OEC Appointment

Change has indeed come! Last August 8, 2016, POEA issued a resolution stating that some groups of OFWS are already exempted from securing the OEC...

How Ex-Dubai OFW’s Business Grew in Philippines with 10K Seed Money

Being away constantly from your spouse and your children is always an everyday hardship for all our Modern day heroes. For mothers who are constantly had to travel back and forth to see their children this is a struggle that nothing would compare. The thought of not being able to take care of them when they are sick is...

OFW Financial Literacy: 7 Visible Signs Overseas Pinoys Fail to Save

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...

8 Reasons Why Filipino Seafarers Quit Their Jobs

Deciding to go on board and leave his family behind is a tough decision a seafarer makes. However, there are also many reasons why,...

Why Many OFWs Remain Mad Despite OWWA’s Efforts

The Philippines is one of the very few countries, if not the only one, that has government agencies that look after its citizens working...

9 Ways You Can Land a Job in Thailand

Many Filipinos want to work overseas but choose to be close to home. No wonder there are many OFWs based in Hong Kong, Singapore, Macau and Taiwan, locations that are within three hours flight from the Philippines. Given such preference, Thailand also comes to mind. As a destination, Thailand is popular for its beaches, food and warm hospitality of its...

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