Convicted criminal Jaybee Sebastian aimed to reveal everything he knows about the Bilbid drug menace. The Duterte administration’s ‘war’ against the terrible drug problem has come a long way. The Philippines is in the international limelight because of the alleged extra-judicial killings. Aside from that, people in the government are mudslinging with the objective to […]
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Government Will Have OFW Bank Soon, According To Sec. Bello
Silvestre Bello III, Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), has recently confirmed that the Philippine government is indeed planning to establish a special bank for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). This was reported on GMA Network’s Unang Balita program as Bello made the announcement while speaking in front of a crowd of OFWs […]
Canadian Employer To Visit In Manila – Available Job Positions In Canada For Skilled Filipino Workers
Staff from the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program will be visiting Manila, Austria, and Vienna this coming October 2016. Manitoba employers will also be coming along to interview applicants for certain job positions. Who can apply: First off, interested individuals ages 21 to 45 are invited to apply. They, however, must have post-secondary education / training […]
6 Important Tips As You Prepare To Send A Balikbayan Box This Christmas
With Christmas officially just a few months away, most overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are probably preparing (or at least planning) the balikbayan box they will send their loved ones for the holiday season. Besides, Christmas is a time of giving and so we want to shower our families and friends with gifts to remind them […]
COMELEC To Inform Registered Voters At Risk of Identity Theft
Several weeks from now, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) will be sending out notices to individuals who they think are at risk of identity theft. According to a report CNN Philippines, registered overseas voters and those who filled out an e-form on the Comelec site before it was hacked are particularly those who might likely […]
One-Stop Shop Service Center For OFWs Officially Opens
As repeatedly promised by President Rodrigo Duterte during the campaign period, he intends to keep overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) among his administration’s main priorities. He said he will simplify the application process for those wanting to work abroad and he specifically wants to establish a one-stop service center to cater for their needs. Well, that […]
How To Be An English Teacher In Asia Even Without A Degree
This may sound surprising to some but yes, there are some areas in Asia where you can get hired in a teaching profession without a college degree. Although getting in can be pretty challenging, it is definitely possible to find teaching jobs in Cambodia and China especially if you are an English teacher. Additionally, you […]
Good News: Duterte Wants To Extend Passport Validity Up To 10 Years
During his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) as the new President of the Republic of the Philippines, President Rodrigo Duterte encouraged the Congress last Monday, July 25, 2016, to amend the 20-year-old law to extend the validity of Philippine passports to up to 10 years. The Philippine Passport Act of 1996 tells us […]
Financial Management Tips for OFWs On Vacation
Aside from spending quality time with your friends and relatives, one of the most important things you can do if you are an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in vacation is to manage your finances while you are in the country. That may not sound like a fun idea but believe us, it will be a […]
NAIA Strikes Again: This OFW Woman Complains Her Balikbayan Box Allegedly Got Robbed
Another overseas FIilipino worker (OFW) has allegedly been victimized by unscrupulous personnel over at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). The woman has even pleaded for help from President Rodrigo Duterte, asking that such acts may soon be stopped in the country. In a report by GMA News’ State Of The Nation just this week, […]