11 Things to Know Before Leaving For Domestic Helper Jobs in Russia

A Filipino woman who previously worked in Hong Kong as a domestic worker has written an open letter to fellow domestic workers in the...

9 Things Filipinos Must Do Before Entering the Philippines During Pandemic

Despite the strict travel restrictions imposed and the significantly reduced number of air travels to and from the country, a huge number of arrivals,...

5 Reasons Why OFWs Should Avoid Flying Cebu Pacific

Being the most preferred airline in the Philippines when it comes to cost-effectiveness and value, Cebu Pacific has earned a name for itself in...

While You Are Enjoying Life as an OFW’s Child

Although many children of Filipinos who left them to work for bigger pay abroad lament the lack of time and attention other children receive,...

Life of Filipino Domestic Workers in Russia

Meteor Stadium in Western Moscow can also be said as the prime hotspot stress-relief place of South East Asians. Hundreds of overseas workers spend their...

DFA Red Ribbon: Authenticating Philippine Documents, Certificates

The importance of authenticated documents has never been more in demand with it serving as our identity as a Filipino citizen with corresponding rights...

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...

Cariño Brutal: Cutting The Chains Of Abuse

Cariño brutal. Sleeping with the enemy. Tough love. That's how we describe domestic violence. It is a personal and social problem that exists in...

5 Reasons Why OEC Should Be Abolished

Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) is a document that overseas Filipino workers need to present to the Immigration Department upon leaving the Philippines for work abroad. The main purpose of OEC is to provide proof that as OFWs, they are exempted from paying travel taxes and terminal fees. Once they present this document, along with their passports, OFWs are cleared to...

Should Stay-in Domestic Helpers Spend Days Off Outdoors?

It's a mandated by law that domestic workers in Hong Kong are granted days off so they can spend time on other matters besides...

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...

Expert Tells OFWs: Bringing Kids Abroad Not Always Good Idea

Bringing children to another country to be with their parents who are based there may have their own share of adverse effects, an expert...

Ramadan in the Eyes of Vulnerable, Abused Domestic Workers

The month of Ramadan signals a change in lifestyle not only among the Muslim faithfuls but also to those whose jobs are associated with them. From sunrise to sunset, Muslim households are engaged in purification, reflection and fasting. To many Muslims, Ramadan is also a time to gather extended family members for Iftar, the breaking of fast with generous serving...

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