Overseas Filipino workers might be earning much abroad. But in time, they might wake up and realize that this hard-earned money will still not suffice for rising costs and mounting bills to pay. It’s high time to check on other streams of income where they can earn, while staying at their main jobs. These passive…
Filipinos have been leaving the country in search of greener pastures abroad, and for a good number of reasons. Perhaps the main reason is for their family to be financially stable, given the hard times and bad economy the Philippines have. Added to this, the lack of job opportunities drives many Filipinos to work abroad….
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) can and will earn a more decent wage compared to jobs offered in the Philippines. Higher wages means more money, and that means more purchasing power. However, once this newfound people tend to over spend, thinking that at last they have the power to buy whatever that is within their reach….
Eight out of ten Filipino families have family members working abroad. And when they come home, the whole barangay would be there waiting for his pasalubong and what have he came back with. Culturally, Filipino families are tightly knit, extended families are a norm. But while an OFW can only work for his immediate family,…
Sure, Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) earn more compared to what they get here in the country. Suddenly, their family will eventually think of spending on things they previously do not have – appliances, vehicles, vacations – yes, the good life. But these things eventually lead to abuse in OFW remittances, which ultimately hurts their family’s…
Let’s say you are an Overseas Filipino Worker, and might fall short of cash necessary foranything that you might need. And upon hearing about your benefits and perks you have with the office of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration. Keep in mind that you need to know a few nitty-gritty of the application. You can…
For many years, Filipinos have been going out of the country as Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) in other countries. Some have struck gold, even settled as migrants. But most have to settle for little to no savings, leaving them with little or even zero budget to start their own business ventures back here in the…
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) pump up the local Philippine economy by bringing in their remittances. Back in 2012 alone, this amounted to $17.3 Billion. But while they have contributed that much to the economy, majority of OFWs still do not have what it takes to be called rich, if even well-off. A typical OFW is…
OFWs usually express their feelings to their loved ones back in the Philippines via their money remittances. However, you do not want just any ill-reputed company to handle your love money. Hence, we collated the best companies for sending money to the Philippines. These companies have the best rates, are trustworthy and are known for…
At the start of 2000, the marine industry flourished and there had been mass employment of seafarers/seamen for cruise ships and even cargo ships. It was said to be a life-saver for many Filipino workers at that time, since global crisis was still felt particularly by third world countries, and gave secured many children’s future….
Why do you have to go to another country just to land a job? This is one of the questions that I have been asked for several years. As a former OFW or an Overseas Filipino Worker myself, it is quite difficult to land a job and practice your profession in our own country if…
The Overseas Filipino Workers or OFW for short are considered as the country’s modern day hero. They do not only provide financial comfort to their immediate family in particular but are the biggest contributor in the economy (through their remittances) in general. However, if you think about it, these OFWs are only good as their…