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...

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We live in modern times, but it did not seem too long ago when many of us experienced a different life as young children. If...

Life of Filipino Domestic Workers in Russia

Meteor Stadium in Western Moscow can also be said as the prime hotspot stress-relief place of South East Asians. Hundreds of overseas workers spend their...

6 Ways Manny Pacquiao Connects With OFWs

Manny Pacquiao may have been deeply criticized by members of the LGBT sector for his statement about same-sex relationships. He was stripped of Nike...

5 Simple To Help Improve Experience at Philippine Airports

Repeatedly, airports in the Philippines make it to the list of the world’s worst airports. There are many factors that contribute to this sad...

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

Three Filipino seafarers have been confirmed dead, while five others were rescued after the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier MV Eternity C was attacked by Houthi rebels and sank off the coast of Yemen on July 8, according to the Department...

Beware of ‘Friends’ Who Value You Because of Money

Life abroad can be hard. But overseas Filipino workers can experience additional misery when they meet ‘fair-weather friends’ who ruin their plans and even...

9 Frugal Ways to Save Money On Christmas

Christmas is a great time to spend with friends and family. But it also means more expenses to prepare food, gifts, and other things...

While You Are Enjoying Life as an OFW’s Child

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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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