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Overseas Filipino workers, balikbayans, and foreigners visiting the Philippines for vacation or returning for good may not be aware of the various forms of...

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The life of Filipinos working abroad is not at all perfect. Millions of Filipinos come and go out of the country in the hope...

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In an effort to boost registration numbers, the Social Security System (SSS) has enabled electronic application process for applicants, the state-run pension fund said...

6 Tips for OFWs on Vacation in the Philippines

One of the first planned activities of OFWs following years of working abroad is going on a trip or vacation. Getting a few days...

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...

Comprehensive IELTS Guide for Overseas Filipino Workers

The IELTS exam is vital for overseas Filipino workers because it helps to improve their employment options and career prospects abroad. Many countries, notably...

Finding Job as a Factory Worker in Korea

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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...

Long Service Computation: How Much Can HK Domestic Helper Get?

Long service computation is a topic that interests primarily domestic workers who have served their employers for no less than five years. As of October...

Why Filipino Students Score Poorly in Reading, Mathematics and Science and How the Philippines Can Improve It

The release of Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) which placed the Philippines near the bottom of rankings calls for a radical change in...

SIRB Application: How to Apply for Seaman’s Book

While most of us land-based worksites hold on to our passports ever so dearly, seafarers and those who board local or international ships hold...

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7 Ways To Detect Illegal Recruitment and How to Report Such Crimes

We have always read news about Filipinos aspiring to work abroad, promised high-paying jobs abroad, only to find out that they have been duped of hard-earned resources by unscrupulous groups and individuals. How to detect illegal recruitment Why do these illegal recruitment activities continue to proliferate, despite stiff punishments set by the government and apparently more people aware of these nefarious...

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