Why You Should Not Use Your Passport As Loan Collateral

If you have misused your passport privilege by using it as loan collateral, don't expect the Philippine Embassy or Consulate's Assistance to Nationals to...

11 Filipino Words Added to Oxford English Dictionary

Filipino language and culture continue to make their mark on the global stage, as eleven uniquely Filipino words have been officially added to the...

6 Main Reasons Why Many Filipinos Want to Leave the Philippines

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15 Unique Filipino Quirks That Foreigners Find Fascinating (and Filipinos Know by Heart)

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Filipino Pride: What the Philippines Does Well and What the World Can Learn from Us

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Red Sea Crisis: Three Filipino Seafarers Dead, Five Rescued After Ship Sinks in Houthi Attack

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An Expat’s Life in Oman: An Experience Worth Anything

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List of Banned Items Inside Balikbayan Boxes

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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 1, 2023, newly hired foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong are entitled to a minimum allowable wage of HK$4,870 per month. But if the working relationship between the helper and her employers deteriorates under incompetence,...

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