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OFW Savings: Overseas Filipinos Fail to Save For Themselves During Pandemic

It's hard to generate OFW savings during this era of pandemics. Every month, even during the COVID-19 pandemic, Filipinos abroad continue to send home remittances...

7 Filipino Questions You’re Too Shy To Ask

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8 Common OFW Money Mistakes During Christmas

The Christmas season is a fitting celebration overseas Filipinos can quickly look forward to. But it is also a season to make money mistakes....

Why Is It Hard for Filipino and Other Foreign Job Seekers to Find Work in Singapore?

Singapore is renowned as a global business hub, attracting talent from around the world. However, for Filipino and other foreign job seekers, securing employment in the city-state is increasingly challenging. This article explores the most common reasons behind these...

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How to Apply for OEC Online

The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration has launched an online facility to apply for overseas employment certificates among overseas Filipino workers. The online facility is available for use by Filipino workers on vacation, rehired, or returning to the same employer, and with an existing record in the POEA database. The system allows OFWs to generate and pay for OEC without going to...

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