7 Toxic Attitudes of Some Filipinos Abroad Show to the World

Is it a change in scenery, an uplift in financial status, or just being in a place that others find hard to reach that...

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While the world is in the midst of a battle against an invisible enemy, there's an outpouring of gratitude towards frontline workers who risk...

How Philippine Elections Compare with the Rest of the World

Elections in the Philippines are often described as lively, colourful, and deeply personal. Streets come alive with posters and campaign jingles, candidates host concerts...

Emotions Stumbling Block in OFW Financial Success

It is a well-established fact that Filipinos working abroad send money to families in the Philippines. In fact, in March 2016, they sent home...

Fast Food Manners in the Philippines: Do You Clean Up After Yourself?

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Red Sea Crisis: Three Filipino Seafarers Dead, Five Rescued After Ship Sinks in Houthi Attack

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Filipinos are known to be people who preserve strong family ties despite the distance. One of the things that most OFWs often prepare is...

Understanding Contract Substitution: A Guide for Filipino Workers Planning to Work Abroad

For millions of Filipinos seeking better opportunities overseas, signing an employment contract is a crucial step toward a brighter future. However, a serious threat...

A Love Letter to the Philippines: Reflections of an OFW

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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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