OFWs and the 2010 Philippine Elections

This New Year, Overseas Filipino Workers or OFW‘s have a chance to make a difference by voting in this year’s 2010 Philippine elections. This is the time that Ofw‘s can make an impact on the Phillippine elections. Ofw’s represent a substantial number of voters that can help decide the outcome of the election. They represent [...]

OFW Can Get Free Calls To Their Love Ones This Holiday Season

During the holiday season, we tend to call our loves ones and family to ask them how they are doing and to greet them Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.  But some people and Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) think that they have to shorten their calls to their family and loves because of the high [...]

FINDING THE STRENGTH WITHIN US

How do we find the strength within us? Well, we need to search for it within us because there are times in our lives when we feel lost and don’t know what to do. We need it to overcome those struggles. We sometimes struggle to find the right direction in our lives. This happens especially [...]

OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS OR OFW AS EVERYDAY HEROES

Overseas Workers like Ofw’s take a considerable amount of risk when they travel and work abroad. Migrants and Overseas Filipino Workers (Ofw) sacrifice a lot in order to give a better life for their families. They are heroes in their own right because they live to help their families and sometimes even other people they [...]

MONEY TRANSFER TO REMITTANCE TIPS

Money Transfer To Remittance Tips Choosing a safe and cost effective way to send money transfer to your family is a primary concern of every overseas worker like OFW‘s and migrants. Here are some tips on how to ensure that your hard earn money will reach your family at the lowest cost possible. 1. When [...]

Ofw’s Frequently Asked Questions

• My wife’s recruitment agency wants us to pay 50 thousand pesos as placement fee. Is this legal? -          The legal placement fee to be collected by licensed recruitment agencies from applicants for overseas jobs must be equivalent to one month salary of the worker as stipulated in the employment contract. The amount, however, does [...]

MONEY TIPS FOR OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS

Every Filipino working abroad should save and invest the hard earn money. Below are tips on how OFW’s can save and not waste their hard earned money and live the life they want in the future. 1. Every OFW should assess their income. Ofws should only invest in a property  if they have carefully planned [...]

OFW Hotlines

OFW HOTLINES If you need help or have any concerns do not hesitate to contact any of the ofw hotlines below.  Know your rights so that you can fight for it and be informed about the latest news so that you can be a well-informed Overseas Filipino Worker. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Tel nos. [...]

OFW TIPS BEFORE LEAVING THE COUNTRY

Working overseas is a whole new adventure and challenge. An opportunity to, provide well for your family — your dream home, your children’s education, a small Business and other luxuries to lead a comfortable life. Before you pack your bags and set off for your new adventure, here are some ofw tips to guide you: [...]

USEFUL GUIDES FOR OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES

Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW‘s) need to set goals when they leave to work abroad. Usually, their main goal is to provide a comfortable life for their family back home but preparing for it is not easy. It takes a lot of sacrifices to be able to achieve them. The guide  below will help Overseas Filipino [...]

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