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The Orphans We Left Behind as OFWs
In July 2011, when I got home from Libya after a long, arduous journey due to the war, I visited my son's school.
His Grade...
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9 Practical Tips to Avoid Offloading at NAIA
Offloading occurs at Philippine airports, which causes fear and anger among Filipino travelers going abroad. Offloading at NAIA has been a notorious experience that...
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4 Reasons Why Some OFWs Return Home Without Savings
Contrary to many expectations once a Filipino goes abroad and gets paid a salary higher than back home, many overseas Filipino workers go home...
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9 Money Mistakes OFWs Are Often Guilty Of
The number of overseas Filipino workers has continuously been increasing in number over the years.
OFWs are said to have contributed significantly to the...
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12 Diseases That Disqualify Filipinos from Working Abroad
“Health is wealth,” is an extremely vital cliché. In the modern employment world, Potential employers, especially international ones, thoroughly screen their applicants not just...
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OFW Career: 6 Ways to Avoid Over-Extending It
Pardon the redundancy: over-extending. An OFW career planned for a few years gets extended sometimes beyond control.
It's intentional because that's what is happening to...
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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...
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Rights and Duties of Domestic Helpers in Singapore
Domestic Helpers in Singapore are protected by the Standard Employment Contract and the Singaporean Law. Therefore, it is essential that both the employer and...