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Senior citizen benefits in the Philippines are privileges offered to citizens who are 60 years or older. They may be residents in the country...

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How OFWs Can Renew PRC ID Online

Are you a Filipino worker abroad who has a Professional Regulations Commission license and wishes to renew your PRC license while you are overseas? OFWs...

8 Reasons Why It’s Hard to Find Jobs in the Philippines

For many years, the government of the Philippines has been preaching the growing number of job vacancies. But it's puzzling to realize how this...

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Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) is a document that overseas Filipino workers need to present to the Immigration Department upon leaving the Philippines for work...

Free Medicines for Hypertension and Diabetes Patients in the Philippines

The Department of Health (DOH) spearheads the establishment of the DOH Hypertension and Diabetes Club. This will be launched nationwide to enhance the initiatives in addressing Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) and will serve as a support group in communities to disseminate information and ensure that appropriate management is provided to all patients. The prevalence of hypertension in the Philippines has increased...

Ramadan in the Eyes of Vulnerable, Abused Domestic Workers

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In order to survive while working in a foreign country while being able to provide for your family in the Philippines, OFWs must learn...

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