We’ve all heard about the Bureau of Customs fiasco where they proposed all balikbayan boxes should be opened and checked. Fortunately, that law was shot down after heavy opposition from OFWs and their families. In relation to this, however, one of the BOC officials took the time to explain which luggage items are taxable when […]
Viral Video In Saudi : Husband Caught Cheating When His Wife Put A Secret Camera
Viral video of an OFW in Saudi and her employer in Saudi is spreading online. On the said video you will see the two Filipina and their Saudi employer in the kitchen while preparing some foods. When suddenly a Saudi man employer grabs the private parts of a Filipina and did some sensual acts. Out of […]
Why OFWs Should Take Advantage Of The SSS Flexi Fund Program
If you are an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) or are related to one, you really need to learn about the SSS Flexi Fund Program. What is it exactly? How do you qualify and what are the benefits? Read on and we’ll answer your questions along the way. SSS Flexi Fund First and foremost, the SSS […]
Filipinos Can Now Check Out Their Homes Virtually Via Google Street View
With its recent launching in the Philippines, the new Google Street View app instantly became a big hit among Filipinos. It also caught the attention of Filipinos living or working outside the country and so they immediately took the time to check out their homes back in their respective hometowns. The technology allows them to […]
COMELEC Announces Mobile Voting For OFWs
With the national presidential elections merely less than a year away, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has officially declared that they will be implementing a “mobile voting” system to make it possible for OFWs to cast their votes. Arthur Lim, current commissioner of Comelec, said that they will be bringing voting machines in various destinations […]
Philippines and New Zealand Sign New Labor Agreement for OFWs
Here’s a wonderful news for anyone planning to work in New Zealand. The Philippines and New Zealand recently inked a labor cooperation agreement which implements many fantastic benefits for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) while employed in the said country. Rosalinda Baldoz, secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and Michel Woodhouse, minister of […]
List of Japan Job Openings For October 2015
Are you looking for a Job outside the country or you have to plan to work abroad and make yourself as one of Overseas Filipino Workers. This blog post will give an information about the list of Japan Job Openings there’s a lot of opportunity waiting abroad especially in Japan. UNO Overseas Placement Inc,. one of […]
Viral: A Young Girl Who Studying At LRT Station Has Inspired Many
This photo of a young girl studying on the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Recto Station has been making the rounds on the interwebs lately. The inspiring image was shared by James Co on ABS-CBN’s Bayan Mo, I-Patrol Mo Facebook page and it has since gone viral. Countless netizens have been touched and amazed by this […]
Pinoy Nurse Faces Jail Time In Singapore For Racist Facebook Posts
This story will remind you about the importance of using social media responsibly. Recently, a Filipino nurse in Singapore has been arrested and sentenced with 4-month imprisonment after posting a malicious post on Facebook against Singaporeans. Ello Ed Mundsel Bello, 29 years old, has received a lot of negative feedback for his racist Facebook post. […]
Wife Needs To Do If Their OFW Husband Stops Supporting His Family
It is not an ideal scenario but sadly, some fathers actually stop supporting their families while they are working abroad. It is a particularly sad setting and when it happens, the wives and children suffer the most. If you are a wife and you find yourself in this situation, you need to keep in mind […]