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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...

SSS Philippines: Your Complete Guide to Social Security System

Social Security System (SSS) is a government agency responsible for providing social security protection to private sector employees, self-employed individuals, and voluntary members in...

3 Ways An OFW Returning Home Should Be Welcomed

Imagine an OFW returning home for the first time after so many years of working abroad. It's an exciting moment every Filipino worker abroad...

OFW Business: Starting a Cellphone Loading Station

OFW Business: Starting a Cellphone Loading Station Business Approximately 1 billion SMS are generated by Filipinos every day. One of the underrated businesses that an OFW...

Is Working Abroad For You? Check Out These 10 Pros and Cons

Many Filipinos dream of working abroad. Every day, thousands of kababayans leave the Philippines for jobs all across the world. While deciding to work...

SSS Contribution Table 2025

SSS contribution table 2025 is an updated listing of premium payment contributions for Social Security System members. Member contributions will be used to provide benefits...

Corruption in the Philippines: A Deep Dive into Power and Greed

Corruption in the Philippines is a deep-rooted problem that permeates within the very fabric of the Filipino society. It harms governance, economic growth, and public trust. The government and politicians often get associated with corrupt practices. But it thrives in a wider aspect of daily life, where bribery, patronage, and dishonesty have unfortunately become normalized. As a result, the Philippines is...

Why Hong Kong Typhoon Season Is Bad News to Many Domestic Workers

Domestic workers in Hong Kong and all over the world have plenty of tasks on hand to accomplish. From the moment they wake up in...

Why Many Filipinos Abroad Love Former President Duterte

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,...

9 Money Mistakes OFWs Are Often Guilty Of

The number of overseas Filipino workers has continuously been increasing in number over the years. OFWs are said to have contributed significantly to the...

8 Common Illnesses Overseas Filipino Workers Suffer

Overseas Filipino Workers or OFWs belong to various sectors and industries; from exposure to harmful substances to chronic fatigue and overwork and lack of rest or proper nutrition, many of them are at risk of the common ailments and diseases while on the job. What are the common ailments that OFWs get while working abroad? It is important to be aware...

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