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To Buy or to Build? Tips for OFWs and Families Planning to Own Their Dream House

Owning a house to call your own is a dream of many OFWs. Apart from sending children to school, establishing a business, or merely...

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Top Causes of Death in the Philippines: Infectious Diseases, Injuries, and More

The Philippines, like many other countries, faces a range of health challenges that affect the well-being of its population. Among these challenges are the...

Can I Send My LCD TV To Philippines Via Balikbayan Box?

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9 Signs of Overpopulation in the Philippines

There's so much debate about overpopulation in the Philippines. From census to population projection models, is the country ripe for population control? Or is it just there's a great disparity between rich and poor? Let's check the signs. Voters find themselves in long lines during the election period With more qualified voters than anywhere in history, casting ballots has never been...

7 Signs of a Bad Employer of Domestic Helpers

Domestic workers are among the lowest-paid sectors among overseas Filipino workers. Many of them are not aware of their rights and privileges, so they...

10 Best Small Business Ideas in the Philippines

Mobile Load Business Filipinos like to talk to their loved ones in whichever part of the world they may be and with 91.1% of Filipinos...

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...

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Marriage, Relationships A Distraction to Some OFWs

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