The feminization of the workforce, especially the international migrant workforce, has altered the traditional family set-up. As more and more women get gainfully employed,...
Being an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) in Taiwan has its shares of advantages and disadvantages, just like anywhere else. Taiwan hires Filipino domestic helpers...
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...
Social Security System in the Philippines provides multiple benefits to members such as social insurance, retirement, loans and healthcare assistance. A Filipino citizen is...
There are plenty of money remittance agents out there, some offer better rates, and others take pride in convenience over their extensive branch locations....
Despite the strict travel restrictions imposed and the significantly reduced number of air travels to and from the country, a huge number of arrivals,...
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...
Labor and Employment Secretary Silvestre Bello announced an identification system for overseas Filipino workers and a bank dedicated to them will be launched this...
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...
The release of Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) which placed the Philippines near the bottom of rankings calls for a radical change in the country's education system.
For context, PISA is a measurement of a 15-year-old's ability...
While a pasalubong is often understood as gifts from Filipinos coming from abroad, it's not always the case.
Filipinos returning from vacation from the...
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...
SSS contribution table 2024 is an updated listing of premium payment contributions for Social Security System members.
Member contributions will be used to provide benefits...
The demand for Filipino seafarers worldwide remains strong. However, the “unhealthy lifestyle” associated with their work can be a stumbling block for sea-based workers...