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The idea of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) as heroes has become a cliché. We send money back to the Philippines, not only supporting our...

DOLE: OFW ID More Than Just OEC Replacement

Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) will no longer need to secure Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) for deployment since they will soon be provided with an...

Most Common Items Found in an OFW Balikbayan Box

A balikbayan box is always a joy to see for Filipino families with some members living or working abroad. The box generally contains a...

Becoming Hubby's 'Punching Bag' Not Enough To Annul Marriage

Becoming your husband's virtual punching bag is not enough to annul your marriage in the Philippines, a member of the Integrated Bar of the...

How To Invest in Stock Market in the Philippines

Filipinos who wish to invest in the stock market will be excited to know that current times are ideal for getting into the business....

Cheating OFWs: Why Some Married Pinoys and Pinays Abroad Get Involved in Affairs

Overseas Filipinos face multiple challenges. And sometimes the solutions they have for problems could further compound their problems. An unhealthy lifestyle caused by excessive drinking,...

6 Main Reasons Why Many Filipinos Want to Leave the Philippines

If you ask Filipinos abroad, there are plenty of reasons why they chose to leave the Philippines -- at least temporarily. Families Are Already Abroad With...

5 Reasons Why OEC Should Be Abolished

Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) is a document that overseas Filipino workers need to present to the Immigration Department upon leaving the Philippines for work...

10 Best Small Business Ideas in the Philippines

Mobile Load Business Filipinos like to talk to their loved ones in whichever part of the world they may be and with 91.1% of Filipinos using prepaid on their phones having a mobile load, business is a sure way to get a decent amount of money in your bank account. Online Retail Business Another thing that Filipinos love to do is shopping....

SIRB Application: How to Apply for Seaman’s Book

While most of us land-based worksites hold on to our passports ever so dearly, seafarers and those who board local or international ships hold...

Expert Tells OFWs: Bringing Kids Abroad Not Always Good Idea

Bringing children to another country to be with their parents who are based there may have their own share of adverse effects, an expert...

7 Signs of a Bad Employer of Domestic Helpers

Domestic workers are among the lowest-paid sectors among overseas Filipino workers. Many of them are not aware of their rights and privileges, so they...

How To Invest in Stock Market in the Philippines

Filipinos who wish to invest in the stock market will be excited to know that current times are ideal for getting into the business. As of March 30, 2025, the Philippine Stock Exchange Index has experienced a decline of approximately 5.84% since the beginning of the year. This downturn mirrors broader trends in Southeast Asian markets, which have seen...

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