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Homesickness has always plagued overseas Filipino workers (OFW) throughout the years. And for a good reason, feeling homesick manifests that affinity of the OFW...
Earlier in January 2023, Jullebee Ranara, a Filipino domestic helper working in Kuwait, told her family that she was afraid of her employer's 17-year-old...
Labor and Employment Secretary Silvestre Bello announced an identification system for overseas Filipino workers and a bank dedicated to them will be launched this...
There are many reasons Filipinos want overseas jobs. Whether it's their first choice or just forced to do so, there are many underlying reasons behind such OFW phenomenon.
Leaving the country means detachment from family members and be contented with long-distance calls, SMS, or instant messaging conversations as primary means of communication.
It also means depriving oneself of guiding children and...
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First, to be clear, let us define what "decent" means in this article. It refers to a Filipina working abroad (OFW) who is not a prostitute. The job or salary does not matter.
Whether she is an office employee, a teacher, a sales staff, or a household helper -- as long as she is not in the sex trade...
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To expedite the immigration procedure at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, the Department of Transportation has installed a number of electronic gates at the...
Filipinos working abroad inevitably feel homesick while missing family members back home. Let alone those who have young children whom they have left behind...
Many Filipinos aspire to work abroad for better career opportunities and ultimately a brighter future for themselves and their families. However, this ambition also...
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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...