Kuwaiti government currently offers ‘Assisted Voluntary Repatriation Program’ (AVRP).
The program is endorsed by The Philippines Embassy in Kuwait, as the program is not exclusive...
The mere sight of blue-uniformed security guards evokes a feeling of courtesy, respectfulness, and dedication to service while on duty. You see them everywhere,...
The official nomination opening of 2014 Asia CEO awards has made founder Rebecca Bustamante-Mills excited.
When prompted why, she answered it was because the Philippines,...
Filipino films, like every other national cinema, have a distinct identity shaped by their own culture, history, and social environment.
Although it gives us pride...
The regional offices of the Department of Labor and Employment, together Philippine Overseas Employment Administration has established the OFW one-stop centers at the following...
The Philippines has the world’s 73rd freest economy as of the 2022 Index of Economic Freedom ranking among 178 countries. But despite the improved financial standing of the country, the Philippines’ overall rating remains below average. To push growth and development, here are the 15 simple things Filipinos can do to help the Philippines.
Proper disposal of garbage.
This single...
Overseas Filipino workers, balikbayans, and foreigners visiting the Philippines for vacation or returning for good may not be aware of the various forms of...
Filipinos risk lives and go out of their comfort zones (comfort with family, access to favorite dishes, or TV drama) to work abroad. And for a good reason: we all want the best for our families, something we cannot easily envision while we remain at our low-paying jobs in the Philippines. So becoming an OFW is mostly for the...
Manila has further declined in the 2024 Smart City Index published by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), falling to 125th place out of 146 cities. This marks a continued downward trend from its previous rankings:...
According to the International Labor Organization’s Global Estimates on Migrant Workers, 2015, there are 11.5 million migrant workers worldwide, from which 27.4 percent are...
Approaching former President Rodrigo Duterte's 80th birthday, Filipinos worldwide gathered to demand his return from the International Criminal Court's custody.
From the UK to Australia,...
Filipino nurses seeking employment in Japan face a unique application process governed by the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA). Under this program, qualified Filipino...
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...
With millions of Filipinos working abroad, money remittances are important for supporting their families back while and contributing to the Philippines' dollar reserves. Remittances...
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...
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...