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...

Why Money Remittance Is More Practical Than Sending Balikbayan Box

For decades, the balikbayan box has been a powerful symbol of love from a distance by Filipino workers abroad. Stuffed with chocolates, canned goods,...

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Most of us tend to demonize temptations. We usually associate them with the devil and eternal damnation. But actually, the temptation is a neutral...

What Can Everyone Learn From Real Millionaires

It is a dismal scenario that keeps on repeating itself. An Overseas Filipino Worker  ( OFW )  spends  10 or more years abroad, goes home...

Life of Filipino Domestic Workers in Russia

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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...

3 Domestic Worker Superstitions You May Not Be Aware Of

Working at home in a foreign land can be a promising start for an overseas Filipino worker striving for success. But as a newcomer...

6 Reasons You Do Not Send Money to the Philippines

It is a common scenario where an overseas Filipino worker or OFW begins contemplating ways to grow his hard-earned money. Do not send money...

How to Process Qatar Family Visa

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How to Apply for SSS Number

Social Security System in the Philippines provides multiple benefits to members such as social insurance, retirement, loans and healthcare assistance. A Filipino citizen is eligible to join this insurance system, allowing each member to save up for retirement or avail of the other benefits. First Time Registration To become a member, an applicant needs to fill up an E-1 or Personal...

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