Games We Played as a Kid: Pinoy Children in the Past

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...

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....

6 Main Reasons Why Many Filipinos Want to Leave the Philippines

If you ask Filipinos abroad, there are plenty of reasons why they chose to leave the Philippines -- at least temporarily. Families Are Already Abroad With...

Cebuano OFWs Top 10 Pasalubong Ideas

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...

11 Things to Know Before Leaving For Domestic Helper Jobs in Russia

A Filipino woman who previously worked in Hong Kong as a domestic worker has written an open letter to fellow domestic workers in the...

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...

Advantages of MoneyGram Money Remittance

There are plenty of money remittance agents out there, some offer better rates, and others take pride in convenience over their extensive branch locations....

Singapore-based OFW Grateful for OWWA Benefits After Stroke

A 56-year-old overseas Filipino worker (OFW) and aircraft technician based in Singapore, Carlito Rio Sr., expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration...

How to Avoid Luggage Tampering Next Time You Travel

Inspection of luggage during departure is a basic security measure in every airport around the world. It is done not only to secure the...

Comprehensive IELTS Guide for Overseas Filipino Workers

The IELTS exam is vital for overseas Filipino workers because it helps to improve their employment options and career prospects abroad. Many countries, notably English-speaking countries, demand IELTS scores as part of the application process for immigration or work visas. A high IELTS score demonstrates OFWs' English language competency, allowing them to meet the linguistic criteria established by employers and...

OFW + FAMILY

Resources

Resources

Recommended for you

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...

Modern Day Heroes: 5 Reasons Why OFWs Get Such Title

As of 2019, there were over 12 million Filipinos overseas working or residing as citizens in other countries. Many have called them modern day...

7 Reasons Why You Should Not Marry an OFW

Even though the majority of OFWs decide to work away from home for monetary benefits, several consequences can arise, which may wreck the family....

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...

Understanding Contract Substitution: A Guide for Filipino Workers Planning to Work Abroad

For millions of Filipinos seeking better opportunities overseas, signing an employment contract is a crucial step toward a brighter future. However, a serious threat...

No Placement Fees for Domestic Workers

A reminder to Filipino domestic helper applicants: do not pay placement fees. POEA administrator Hans Leo Cacdac made the statement to deter domestic workers from...

OFW Financial Literacy: 7 Visible Signs Overseas Pinoys Fail to Save

Overseas Filipino workers are well-known to be resilient people, enduring life's challenges, sacrificing personal time and pleasure for the sake of others. But when it...

8 Things Filipino Seafarers Experience Before, During and After Deployment

Like many other overseas Filipino workers, Filipino seafarers also dream of a bright future for themselves and their families. No wonder they choose to...

How to Respond to Any Form of Racism

A troubling video has recently circulated on social media, capturing a heated exchange between a Filipina and a non-Filipino passenger aboard a train in...

― Advertisement ―