OFW Heroes: 8 Examples of Heroic Acts OFWs Do Beyond Their Jobs

Though many of us will consider that the existence of OFW heroes is already a cliche, we'll never get fed up with this noble...

Cheating OFWs: Why Some Married Pinoys and Pinays Abroad Get Involved in Affairs

Overseas Filipinos face multiple challenges. And sometimes the solutions they have for problems could further compound their problems. An unhealthy lifestyle caused by excessive drinking,...

SSS Philippines: Your Complete Guide to Social Security System

Social Security System (SSS) is a government agency responsible for providing social security protection to private sector employees, self-employed individuals, and voluntary members in...

15 OFW Family Bonding Activities During Coronavirus Crisis

Filipinos often find a sliver of hope amid the tragedy unfolding in our lives. We live in a country beset with natural disasters such...

9 Things To Do Before You Start Your Job Abroad

It is not surprising that when you ask a fresh graduate what’s his/her plans, he/she replies with the word “abroad” in the first sentence....

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...

Benefits of OFW ID System, OFW Bank

Labor and Employment Secretary Silvestre Bello announced an identification system for overseas Filipino workers and a bank dedicated to them will be launched this...

POEA’s List of 50 Recruitment Firms With Bad Repatriation Records

Fed up with failed promises and repeated infractions, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration disclosed a list of 50 employment agencies who were unable to facilitate...

SSS Unified Multipurpose Identification (UMID) Card

As online fraud and identity theft has proliferated and many victims have complained of losing money or personal information sold to unscrupulous persons, the SSS card has also upgraded its Unified Multipurpose Identification or UMID card in its effort to tighten defense against fraudsters. The third-generation SSS identification card now features contact-less smartchip technology that enables storage of an SSS...

9 Money Mistakes OFWs Are Often Guilty Of

The number of overseas Filipino workers has continuously been increasing in number over the years. OFWs are said to have contributed significantly to the...

Advantages and Disadvantages of Working as Call Center Agents

BPO, or business process outsourcing, is a rapidly expanding industry that is also rapidly proliferating in the Philippines, as countries in the West realize...

5 Valid Reasons Why It’s Wrong To Be An OFW

Deciding to become an overseas Filipino worker likely points in the right direction. Bigger salary, secured future, it's all in the plan. But wait,...

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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, many others see this as blessing in disguise: continuous, uninterrupted flow of cash remittance and extended freedom. To children of overseas Filipino workers, you may have your new pair of shoes, study in an air-conditioned classrooms...

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