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The month of Ramadan signals a change in lifestyle not only among the Muslim faithfuls but also to those whose jobs are associated with...

Why Many OFWs Remain Mad Despite OWWA’s Efforts

The Philippines is one of the very few countries, if not the only one, that has government agencies that look after its citizens working...

Top Causes of Death in the Philippines: Infectious Diseases, Injuries, and More

The Philippines, like many other countries, faces a range of health challenges that affect the well-being of its population. Among these challenges are the...

5 Top Positive Filipino Traits To Be Proud Of

We have probably grown tired of the negative things that have been said about us as a people. But we also have positive Filipino...

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...

Domestic Helpers in Kuwait: Types of Abuse They Endure

Earlier in January 2023, Jullebee Ranara, a Filipino domestic helper working in Kuwait, told her family that she was afraid of her employer's 17-year-old...

Roommate Problems: 10 Habits of a Bad Housemate

Many Filipinos work abroad hoping to provide for families and prepare for their future. To further squeeze meager income they receive from their monthly wages,...

Why Hong Kong Typhoon Season Is Bad News to Many Domestic Workers

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6 Investment Ideas for OFWs To Start A Business

Filipinos abroad are blessed with better financial windfall than back in the Philippines. But they're also aware that being an OFW, as they're more popularly known, working abroad has its finite time. And while they receive better perks and take home pay, it is prudent to put them to use in an investment vehicle that will sustain them long after they return...

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