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New Proposed Bill Aims To Provide Wages For Housewives

March 31, 2019 OFW Newsbeat 0

When the Overseas Filipino Workers are away, their families, particularly their wives are either working in companies to provide additional income to the family or are taking care of their children as plain housewives. In […]

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OFW in Australia dies after allegedly jumping off a moving vehicle

March 28, 2019 Leilani Ibay 0

An overseas Filipino worker (OFW) working in a farm in Australia died recently after allegedly jumping from a fast-moving vehicle. GMA News revealed the victim’s identity, Jerwin Royupa, 21 years old who hailed from Calasiao, […]

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OFW in Saudia Arabia cries for help after being whipped by employer

March 28, 2019 Leilani Ibay 0

The social media has become a very useful tool for everyone to spread news and it has also become an instrument to reach out to people for help.  Many overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are using […]

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OFW rescued after several rape attempts by her male employer

March 27, 2019 Leilani Ibay 0

One of the most tragic experiences of being a female overseas Filipino worker (OFW) is to suffer from acts of lasciviousness, harassment, and worst, rape.  Many female OFWs  have already suffered from these nightmares.  Some […]

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Barbers in California used the Philippine flag as barber capes

March 27, 2019 Leilani Ibay 0

Republic Act No. 8491 or the “Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines” prescribes the proper display and usage of the Philippine flag and the proper singing of the Philippine anthem.  The flag, being a symbol […]

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OFW fired for putting urine into the water she gave her employer to drink

March 27, 2019 Leilani Ibay 0

Most overseas Filipino workers (OFW) stories revolve around physical abuses, attempted rape, rape, acts pf lasciviousness, harassment, and being locked up and left starving for few days.  These stories have become common somehow.  However, there […]

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Filipina OFW deceived by online boyfriend to a $600,000 money laundering case

March 26, 2019 Leilani Ibay 0

How far can you go for your online boyfriend who promised to support your medical needs and marry you, too? More and more cases of online dating and building relationships online have resulted to fraud […]

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Starving for 6 days, OFW in Jeddah eats garbage

March 26, 2019 Leilani Ibay 0

Another sad overseas Filipino worker’s (OFW) story is hitting the social media these days.  But this is not about harassment, rape or acts of lasciviousness but grave physical abuse particularly starvation. A Filipina OFW in […]

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OFW suffering from throat inflammation and blood vomiting cries for help

March 25, 2019 Leilani Ibay 0

Working abroad is not an easy job.  There are a lot of factors that any overseas Filipino worker (OFW) should deal with like rude employers and employers who take advantage of their weaknesses, homesickness, delayed […]

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OFW in Saudi imprisoned for killing her own baby

March 25, 2019 admin 0

Many challenges and trials beset overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and they must be very strong and high spirited to win all these battles. But how can you be strong if your experiences working in a […]

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Pregnant OFW in Kuwait raped by her male employer

March 14, 2019 Leilani Ibay 0

Another overseas Filipino worker (OFW) story is going viral these days.  This story started to become sensational when it was shown at Raffy Tulfo’s program at ABC 5. An OFW working in Kuwait who was […]

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OFW in Hong Kong Terminated for Having Cancer

March 8, 2019 Leilani Ibay 0

Terminated for being sick is perhaps the most painful experience an employee could undergo especially if the illness is not just ordinary fever or flu but stage 3 cervical cancer.  This is the devastating experience […]

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Watch This: Up to 2 Million OFW Loan Offered by OWWA and DTI

March 7, 2019 admin 0

Good news for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) especially those who were repatriated from the Middle East as the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has forged a partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) […]

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OFW in Japan dies of depression

March 2, 2019 Leilani Ibay 0

One of the most difficult battles that an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) is fighting is homesickness and this often leads to depression. Psychiatry.org defines depression as “a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects […]

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Duterte reiterates he will never help OFWs who commit crimes abroad

March 1, 2019 Leilani Ibay 0

Duterte’s administration has recently reiterated that it will not extend any assistance to Filipinos committing crimes abroad, specifically for drugs-related crimes. This statement came as the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has released a report […]

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OFWs to Benefit From OWWA Rebate Program and One-Time Financial Assistance

Overseas Filipino Workers who have been members of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration for the past ten years and have not availed of any benefits from the OWWA Fund are now eligible to get rebates. [...]
  • Kagawad in Manila Scams an OFW and His German Wife

  • Ex-OFW and Now a Businessman Tells Other OFWS to Plan Their Return and Their Future

  • Former OFW Who Experienced Hardship Because of a Fellow Filipino Received Unexpected Blessings

  • Need Help With Your Finances? How to Avail for OFW Loan of Up to 2 Million Pesos

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Franchise Opportunities for OFWs

February 5, 2019 0

Many OFWs who are working hard abroad away from their families are saving money for their retirement and are considering putting up a business to continue earning while they are back home to their families […]

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How To Start a Food Cart Business in the Philippines: Everything You Need To Know

July 18, 2018 0

If you have been working as an Overseas Filipino Worker for several years, one of your goals probably is to establish your own business. If you want a steady source of income upon your retirement, […]

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Taco Bell Franchise in The Philippines: Everything You Need To Know

July 3, 2018 0

Filipinos love food. From Chinese to Japanese cuisine, American to Italian food, it is not surprising to see a lot of us enjoying all the food available around the world. One of the all-time favorites […]

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OFW Business Opportunity: How To Start A Clothing Line

June 12, 2018 0

Are you dreaming of starting your own business as an Overseas Filipino Worker? Yes, working in other countries can benefit you a lot financially, but it might not last a long time. After years of […]

Instead of working away from your family, you can also start a virtual assistant business.
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Tired of Being Away From Your Family While Working as an OFW? Start a Virtual Assistant Business Instead

April 20, 2018 0

Working abroad for several long years may make you realize one thing: when can I finally come back home and enjoy the fruits of my labor? Working as an Overseas Filipino Worker may take several […]

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