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Jobless Filipina in Abu Dhabi wins lotto

May 31, 2020 Leilani Ibay 0

God makes a way for those who have faith and trust Him. The story of Remedius Bombon, a jobless Filipina in Abu Dhabi is another proof that God makes miracles and sends blessings when we […]

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OFW, physically abused and molested by employer cries for help

October 20, 2019 Leilani Ibay 0

A video is going viral since it was uploaded on Friday, October 18.  The video was uploaded by OFW JOIN FORCE – Ang Boses At Kakampi Ng Mga OFW.   It  shows an unidentified overseas Filipino […]

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Handsome OFW raped, mutilated, and killed video going viral is fake

October 18, 2019 Leilani Ibay 0

There is a video that has gone viral on Youtube when it was uploaded on Friday, October 11.  The video was uploaded from Paulo Sanchez Youtube Channel with the title,  “OFW [overseas Filipino worker] sa […]

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Israel opens 1,000 jobs for Filipinos

October 16, 2019 Leilani Ibay 0

Israel offers higher salaries, kinder employers and better work conditions compared to most Middle East countries that are always on the news maltreating Filipino workers.  But despite this good opportunity, not so many Filipinos are […]

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OFWs and their advocates deplore new gov’t rules on PhilHealth rate hike

October 15, 2019 Leilani Ibay 0

Health Secretary Francisco Duque III and other health officials signed the new rules on collection and new rates of the state-ran health insurance, Philippine Health Insurance Corp (PhilHealth),  on  Thursday, only weeks after anomalies at […]

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Family of OFW in Abu Dhabi who fell to death suspects foul play

October 14, 2019 Leilani Ibay 0

The family of Mary Jean Balag-ey Alberto, the overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who fell to her death from the 13th floor of an Abu Dhabi building she was working at, expressed their grief with suspicion […]

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OFW with liver cancer dies of cardiac arrest

October 2, 2019 Leilani Ibay 0

The cause of death of an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in Dubai, Ma. Monica Manuel, 27, has caused many OFWs anxious and worried about their health.  They fear that they might have a latent disease […]

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Taiwan bridge collapses killing 2 Filipinos and injuring others

October 2, 2019 Leilani Ibay 0

An arch bridge collapsed into the bay of a fishing village in Nanfangao in eastern Taiwan on Tuesday, October 1. 9News reported that the 140-metre-long arched bridge collapsed into a bay on Taiwan’s east coast, […]

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OWWA announces the call for nomination for 2019 MOFYA is on

October 1, 2019 Leilani Ibay 0

To honor overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has opened their call for nominations for the 2019 Model OFW Family of the Year Awards (MOFYA). This is just one of the […]

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Qatar opens visa center in the Philippines

October 1, 2019 Leilani Ibay 0

Filipinos can now process their visa application for Qatar as the Qatari government opened its first visa center in the Philippines. The Qatar Visa Center, located at the NU Mall of Asia Building in Pasay […]

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OFW’s son allegedly physically abused by his own father

September 15, 2019 Leilani Ibay 0

The most difficult challenge and trial of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) need to fight or overcome is homesickness.  Homesickness is “a strong longing for home or a person associated with home, such as a parent […]

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A student committed suicide due to depression

September 14, 2019 Leilani Ibay 0

Just recently, an incident of suicide went viral on Facebook.  The family of the victim posted on their Facebook account that the reason why their sister committed suicide was depression.  The victim was allegedly depressed […]

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12 Filipino tugboat crew arrested in Iran for alleged ‘fuel-smuggling’

September 8, 2019 Leilani Ibay 0

Iran coastguard seized a boat in Tehran while 12 Filipino crewmen were arrested with it as it busted a “fuel-smuggling ring” in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, September 7, South China Morning Post wrote. […]

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Comatose OFW in Macau and 42 distressed OFWs in Riyadh arrived in the Phils

September 8, 2019 Leilani Ibay 0

Working abroad away from families takes a lot of courage to do.  It involves a lot of risks, hard work, pressure, illness and sometimes, even maltreatment and physical abuse by employers. One of the most […]

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Pinay DH in HK found dead on the sofa

August 31, 2019 Leilani Ibay 0

This is a sad news to the family of one overseas Filipino worker (OFW), a domestic helper in Hong Kong who was found dead by her employer on her bed in the morning of August […]

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Pinay “scams” her Pakistani bf worth 3.5M pesos

August 25, 2019 Leilani Ibay 0

Love is so powerful that it can make you do crazy and stupid things! In Filipino parlance, “nakakatanga ang pag-ibig”! We have heard of people’s stories and have been witnesses to their rise and fall […]

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3 OFWs in Saudi suffer from rape, physical abuse, and not being paid

August 22, 2019 Leilani Ibay 0

The issues about overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) being maltreated, physically abused, raped, and not being paid are cases that we are already aware of and somewhat get used to because they are often the highlights […]

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Elderly Pinay DH dies of a suspected heat stroke

August 20, 2019 Leilani Ibay 0

An elderly domestic helper in Shaukeiwan, Hong Kong, died on Monday morning, August 12, in her bed from a suspected heat stroke.  She was identified as Milagrosa M. Aligaen, 63 years old, a widow with […]

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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. [...]
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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 […]

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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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