In Filipino culture, utang na loob—often translated as "debt of gratitude" is a cherished value that binds families, friends, and communities together.
It highlights loyalty,...
While a pasalubong is often understood as gifts from Filipinos coming from abroad, it's not always the case.
Filipinos returning from vacation from the...
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...
We mentioned about why overseas Filipino should not fly Cebu Pacific. Delayed flights, poor customer support and lack of adequate legroom in the cabin...
SSS contribution table 2025 is an updated listing of premium payment contributions for Social Security System members.
Member contributions will be used to provide benefits for SSS members and their beneficiaries, such as a pension, death, funeral, maternity leave, permanent disability, retirement, sickness, and involuntary separation or unemployment.
2025 Employer and Employee Contribution
The following SSS contribution table shows how much members...
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,...
As Filipinos embark on a new life as migrant workers abroad, there is little doubt that they set well-defined priorities: the education of children,...
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...
The Governing Board of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA),has approved a resolution requiring all first time overseas land-based and sea-based worker-applicants to undergo...
Aside from financial debts, another thing that worsens the situation of an OFW is having illicit affairs with fellow workers or foreigners abroad.
Truly...
Requirements:
Filled out the application form
1x1 ID photo
For land-based OFWs:
Photocopy of
Name and photo
Latest visa stamp
Latest departure and arrival...