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No placement fee for OFWs applying for Canada
Discover the essential steps for Filipinos aspiring to work and relocate to Canada in this insightful article. Undersecretary Hans Leo Cacdac sheds light on the importance of following the correct procedures, especially in light of recent cases involving unauthorized recruiters. Learn about Advisory 9, issued by the Department of Migrant Workers on April 12, which…
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OFWs: Modern Heroes Shaping the Philippine Landscape
Hey there! Have you ever heard of OFWs? They’re our modern heroes, making a big difference both at home and around the world. Let me tell you a bit about them. So, imagine saying goodbye to your family and heading off to a faraway place to work. That’s what OFWs do. They leave behind the…
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How to apply for an OWWA OFW E-Card?
What is OWWA OFW E-Card? The OWWA OFW e-CARD is a confirmation that you are an active member of OWWA and its purpose is to facilitate access to OWWA services and programs. It also serves as a government-issued ID and can be presented to any Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO), Embassy or Consulate abroad and…
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Starlink first in South East Asia
Philippines granted permission to Elon Musk’s satellite internet company Starlink. NTC or National Telecommunications Commission approved the registration of Starlink Internet Services Philippines Incorporated as value added services provider. Satellite internet has the capability of having internet services wherever you are. Accoding to Departement of Trade and Industry, Philippines will be the first country in…
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Process For Non-OFWs, Returning Overseas Filipinos & Foreign Nationals When Travelling to the Philippines
What is the process when you intend to travel to the Philippines? Check this guide for non-OFWs, returning OFWs, and foreign nationals: Released by dfa.gov.ph
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First Filipino Branchless Bank
OF Bank in Philippines Did you know that we Filipinos have a branchless bank?Yes we do and it’s called Overseas Filipino Bank (OFBank). Overseas Filipinos (OFs) and their beneficiaries can apply conveniently for their own Overseas Filipino Bank Debit Account. The OFBank Visa Devit Card allows convenient, safe and real-time fund transfer. The Visa Direct…
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Millions of OFWs might lose their job in 2021
OFWs in Kuwait waiting for their departure. Millions of Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) might loose their job this year 2021 as the world economy continues to go down due to the current pandemic (COVID-19), according to analysts and officials. As stated by Filipino Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III there are almost 400,000 OFWs affected by…
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What is OFW?
Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) is a term often used to refer to Filipino migrant workers, people with Filipino citizenship who reside in another country for a limited period of employment. The term “Overseas Filipino Worker” (OFW) was used as early as the 1990s to refer to Filipino migrant workers, when Republic Act 8042, also known…
