SSS Number Application Now Possible Online

In an effort to boost registration numbers, the Social Security System (SSS) has enabled electronic application process for applicants, the state-run pension fund said...

Why Disqualified OFW Families Deserve Government Aid in Time of Pandemic

Many overseas Filipino workers have lost their jobs, had their incomes slashed, or been afflicted by the coronavirus pandemic. Yet, even as they become...

How Ex-Dubai OFW’s Business Grew in Philippines with 10K Seed Money

Being away constantly from your spouse and your children is always an everyday hardship for all our Modern day heroes. For mothers who are...

Overseas Jobs: 8 Common Reasons Why Many Filipinos Want to Work Abroad

There are many reasons Filipinos want overseas jobs. Whether it's their first choice or just forced to do so, there are many underlying reasons...

15 Simple Things Filipinos Can do to Help the Philippines

The Philippines has the world’s 73rd freest economy as of the 2022 Index of Economic Freedom ranking among 178 countries. But despite the improved...

8 Reasons Why It’s Hard to Find Jobs in the Philippines

For many years, the government of the Philippines has been preaching the growing number of job vacancies. But it's puzzling to realize how this does not translate to real jobs as joblessness and difficulty to find means of livelihood continue to send troubling signals to the labor market. According to the Department of Trade and Industry, 820,255 business establishments were...

7 Common Reasons Filipino Seafarers Fail to Save

As seafarers, a rewarding career awaits those who are hardworking, forward-thinking individuals. Many sailors have risen from the ranks of able seamen to chief...

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...

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...

One-Stop Service Center for OFWs Now Available at 15 Locations Nationwide

Frontline government services are now made further accessible to Filipinos who are currently working or planning to take up jobs abroad as the One-Stop Service Center for OFWs is now open at 15 locations nationwide. Manna Mall, San Fernando City, La Union City Tourism Office, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Baguio Convention Center, Baguio City Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga OWWA Regional...

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