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Free Medicines for Hypertension and Diabetes Patients in the Philippines

The Department of Health (DOH) spearheads the establishment of the DOH Hypertension and Diabetes Club. This will be launched nationwide to enhance the initiatives...

How OFWs Can Renew PRC ID Online

Are you a Filipino worker abroad who has a Professional Regulations Commission license and wishes to renew your PRC license while you are overseas? OFWs...

No Placement Fees for Domestic Workers

A reminder to Filipino domestic helper applicants: do not pay placement fees. POEA administrator Hans Leo Cacdac made the statement to deter domestic workers from...

Benefits of OFW ID System, OFW Bank

Labor and Employment Secretary Silvestre Bello announced an identification system for overseas Filipino workers and a bank dedicated to them will be launched this...

7 Job Hunting Tips To Land Your Dream Job Faster

In the competitive world of job hunting, learning the basics is not enough. Coping with changing times is the only way to move forward;...

Can I Send My LCD TV To Philippines Via Balikbayan Box?

The answer to this question is yes. It is possible to ship LCD television units from abroad to an address in the Philippines. Using sea...

7 Wise Ways to Spend Your Salary Bonus

It goes by different names: performance bonus, salary bonus, Christmas bonus, and whatever other names it may be. But the feeling is the same:...

10 Most Common Manila Crimes and How You Can Avoid Becoming A Victim

Overseas Filipino workers, balikbayans, and foreigners visiting the Philippines for vacation or returning for good may not be aware of the various forms of criminal activities preying on unsuspecting victims. Fortunately, such modus operandi is well chronicled so travelers to the Philippines should be aware of the tell-tale signs of such crimes that may target you or a stranger next...

6 Ways Manny Pacquiao Connects With OFWs

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How to Open a Stock Investment Account at COL Financial

Overview Once you decide you would like to invest in stock market, you may or may not know yet that you need to have a...

Free Medicines for Hypertension and Diabetes Patients in the Philippines

The Department of Health (DOH) spearheads the establishment of the DOH Hypertension and Diabetes Club. This will be launched nationwide to enhance the initiatives...

An Expat’s Life in Oman: An Experience Worth Anything

For long have experts debated over the strategic importance of countries like the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, and the importance they hold for the Gulf to move ahead with chances of a steep growth. But, seldom have we realized about other nations sharing border with these prominent countries and contributing a major chunk towards prospects of an...

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