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There are about 490,000 Filipino seafarers working on ships around the world, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of passengers on cruise ships, and helping make sure that cargo arrives safely …
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The priorities of most Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) are to provide for the needs of their families. With lives gradually returning back to normal, it has become even more important …
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Overseas Filipino Workers and their families based in General Santos City and Iloilo and were recently treated to a homecoming celebration by Sun Life Philippines. The event served as a …
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In a bid to help Overseas Filipinos (OFs) working abroad come home for good, Sun Life Philippines (Sun Life) recently launched “Shine On, Overseas Pinoy!”, a talk show focused on …
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“Mga bagong bayani.” Around 10 million Filipinos live and work overseas– seafarers, nurses, caregivers, hotel staff, construction workers, oil field personnel and many more– help drive the Philippine economy through …
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Overseas Filipino workers (OFW) will now pay up to P38,400 annual contribution for Philhealth as the agency increases the rate effective January 2022. Check the computation of the 2022 Philhealth …
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The Social Security System (SSS) member contributions including land-based overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) will once again increase starting in January 2021. The newest SSS Contribution Table 2021 for Land-based OFW …
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The annual tradition of paying tribute to overseas Filipinos (OFs) and their families during the holiday season continues amid the pandemic as BDO and SM Supermalls hold virtual ‘Pamaskong Handog …
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Small businesses and overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) may borrow up to P100,000 through the Expanded Micro Business Recovery Assistance During Crisis and Emergency (EMBRACE) Program of the Iloilo Provincial Government. …
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ONE of the worst effects of the COVID-19 pandemic is the increase in unemployment rate worldwide. As social distancing and community lockdowns have been strictly enforced to limit the spread …
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