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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...

A Guide to Applying as a Nurse in Japan: Essential Steps and Requirements

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OFW Savings: Overseas Filipinos Fail to Save For Themselves During Pandemic

It's hard to generate OFW savings during this era of pandemics. Every month, even during the COVID-19 pandemic, Filipinos abroad continue to send home remittances...

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...

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12 OFW Greetings to Expect When They Come Home For Christmas

Kumusta? This greeting is what we all expect to hear from friends and family when we meet them back home after a long period of not seeing each other. But that might not be the only phrase we'll hear from loved ones and neighbors when we meet them during our vacation to the Philippines. "Dumating na pala ang balikbayan!" In a...

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