OFW + Family

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...

To You, Dad: A Tribute to Filipino Fathers Working Abroad

It’s never easy to be far from your family. Every day that passes, you, Dad, continue to be strong despite the loneliness and longing—all...

Kuwait to Require Exit Permit from Employers for Foreign Workers Starting July 1

Starting July 1, 2025, all foreign workers in Kuwait’s private sector, including Overseas Filipino Workers, will be required to obtain an exit permit from...

Should K to 12 Continue or Be Abolished in the Philippines?

The K to 12 program, implemented in the Philippines through Republic Act No. 10533 (the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013), marked a watershed...

A Love Letter to the Philippines: Reflections of an OFW

When people ask me where I am from, I always answer with pride, “I am Filipino.” Even if I have spent years working in...

5 Key Challenges Foreign Workers in Macau Experience

Macau, known as the "Las Vegas of the East," has experienced rapid economic growth driven by its gaming and tourism industries. This boom has attracted...

Guide to Bahrain Residence Permit (CPR) for Newcomers

In Bahrain, the Central Population Registry (CPR) card serves as the official residence permit and primary identification document for expatriates. Often referred to as the...

9 Ways to Resist Remittance Pressure from Family Back Home

For millions of Overseas Filipino Workers, sending money back home is a lifeline for their families. But what happens when family members start relying...