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The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has pledged full legal support for 20 Filipino crew members of the M/V Lunita, a Norwegian-flagged cargo vessel...

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The new SIM card registration law in the Philippines requires all mobile phone subscribers to register their SIM cards with their respective telecommunication companies....

WATCH: Stories of OFWs-turned-Entrepreneurs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8s8kuLLkQOs Success stories are inspirational for everyone. It gives hope for everyone struggling that there would always be a rainbow no matter how hard the...

Understanding Pinoy Films and Why Many of them are Unwatchable

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...

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In an effort to boost registration numbers, the Social Security System (SSS) has enabled electronic application process for applicants, the state-run pension fund said...

7 Reasons Why You Should Not Marry an OFW

Even though the majority of OFWs decide to work away from home for monetary benefits, several consequences can arise, which may wreck the family....

List of Banned Items Inside Balikbayan Boxes

Balikbayan boxes are often sent by Filipinos living abroad to their family and friends in the Philippines. These boxes are typically used to send...

11 Side Hustle Jobs of Security Guards

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, posting at the shopping mall entrances, gates of high-rise condominiums, and even government offices. It's not unusual either to have police barracks or military garrisons that utilize security guards as front-line gatekeepers. They stand in attention,...

Advantages of MoneyGram Money Remittance

There are plenty of money remittance agents out there, some offer better rates, and others take pride in convenience over their extensive branch locations....

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...

6 Tips for OFWs on Vacation in the Philippines

One of the first planned activities of OFWs following years of working abroad is going on a trip or vacation. Getting a few days...

How 7 Temptations Push Domestic Helpers to Violate Commandments

Domestic workers are, quite possibly, among the most underrated, overworked, and underpaid people in the labor force. Due to the nature of their jobs, learned by instinct and perfected by repetition, household helpers, nannies, or housekeepers, as they go by different titles, remain devoted to their field of work despite the risk of abuse, low pay, and extended time...

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