Although it’s undeniable that one of the biggest lures of working abroad is the higher salary, it stands as a fact that many OFWs are still experiencing money-related struggles even after working for many years in foreign countries. This, of course, is a common scenario for many OFWs and their families. Why does this happen? […]
GSIS Launches New Benefits for Members and Pensioners
This is a wonderful news for members and pensioners of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS). As they have recently announced, GSIS will be launching several additional benefits starting this month. Funeral Benefits Robert Vergara, President and General Manager of GSIS, the pension fund’s funeral benefits have been raised by P10,000 so now it is […]
New Website OFWguru.com Caters to Job Seekers and Recruitment Agencies
There’s a new OFW website in town and it’s absolutely amazing. OFWguru.com is, as the website’s description tells us, is a “one stop site for overseas job listing, guidance and tips on going abroad, as well as blogs with real life OFWs sharing their life experiences. Founded by Ritche Weekun and Georg Steiger, a Filipino […]
Senators Marcos and Binay Push For Increased Legal Assistance Funding for OFWs
Senators Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. and Ma. Lourdes “Nancy” Binay recently declared that they are pushing the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to increase the allocated budget for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) in need of legal assistance. According to both senators, the current administration has failed to provide adequate support for OFWs facing legal […]
Viral: BIR Pasig Official Faces Possible Termination For Arriving Late and Relaxing During Working Hours
A Bureau of Internal Revenue officer is currently on the hot seat for allegedly arriving late for work and then simply relaxing in his office. Marge Caparas, a taxpayer who spent more than 3 hours at the BIR Pasig branch waiting for her turn was thoroughly disappointed with what she saw firsthand. According to her, […]
POEA Launches Direct Hiring For Taiwan OFWs, APMM Reacts To It
Last month, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) launched the new Special Hiring Program for Taiwan (SHPT). According to them, this initiative aims to reduce excessive fees that OWFs often experience when they apply for jobs overseas. They also explained that this is actually a special agreement between Philippines and Taiwan and they hope to […]
Philippine Catholic Church Annulment Cases Is Now Free
Following Pope Francis’ historic announcement that the annulment process will be simplified and made available for free, leaders of the Catholic Church in the Philippines feel that there will be an upsurge in the number of annulment cases in the country. In a recent interview, Archbishop Emeritus Oscar Cruz of the National Appellate Matrimonial Tribunal […]
OWWA Opens Free Computer Course For OFWs and Dependents
Computer literacy is really important to succeed in life. It is such an advantage to have at least basic knowledge about computer and internet navigation. Besides, technology is everywhere these days and those who do not know computers will surely be left behind. Fortunately, there are programs like the “Microsoft Tulay IT Training Program” which […]
No Opening of Balikbayan Boxes , According to Senate Bill
One of the hottest topics in the Philippines recently is the declaration made by Bureau of Customs (BOC) which said opening balikbayan boxes should be made mandatory to conduct arbitrary inspections. Understandably, OFWs across the globe and their families here in the country received the news with great negativity. Many of them said the balikbayan […]
Miss Ko Na Song Launched by Google Perfectly Describes the Feelings of OFWs
Google Philippines opened up the much-awaited “ber” months with an early Christmas gift for Overseas Filipino Workers across the world. A new song by entitled “Miss Ko Na” was launched last September 1, 2015 at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City. This was, of course, the day after the country celebrated National Heroes Day […]