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5 Important OFW Values That Make Them Vulnerable to Abuse

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Wise OFW: 7 Great Habits of a Successful Pinoy Worker

Are you a wise OFW? We have heard too many stories about the success and failures of Filipinos working abroad. As one embarks on a...

Ramadan in the Eyes of Vulnerable, Abused Domestic Workers

The month of Ramadan signals a change in lifestyle not only among the Muslim faithfuls but also to those whose jobs are associated with...

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...

13 Disadvantages of Filipino Children with OFW Parents

The Philippines has millions of Overseas Filipino Workers whose sacrifices abroad help sustain their families back home. While remittances provide financial stability, the absence of one or both parents brings unique challenges to the children left behind. Below, we explore...

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...

Types of Abuse Domestic Helpers in Kuwait Endure

Earlier in January 2023, Jullebee Ranara, a Filipino domestic helper working in Kuwait, told her family that she was afraid of her employer's 17-year-old...

Roommate Problems: 10 Habits of a Bad Housemate

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WATCH: Stories of OFWs-turned-Entrepreneurs

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