Want to learn about life from different overseas Filipino workers? Here are some OFW stories that aim to inspire you what it is like as a Filipino working abroad. We feature different Pinoys from all walks of life sharing their katas ng OFW, sad stories, inspiring stories, and real life stories.
We hope that after you browse through each article, you will learn a thing or two about each situation. Not all Filipinos abroad have the same story, but we hope that each one will achieve success in whatever form this may be.
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For the longest time, Filipinos set their sights on working in Saudi Arabia in various roles. Among these roles include construction workers, engineers, nurses, domestic helpers, and so on. Also Read: 12 Jobs Not Allowed for … Read more
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On Thursday (May 6), a British-Filipino nurse won a national award in the United Kingdom for his “instrumental” work during the coronavirus pandemic. Ariel Lañada was named one of two recipients of the National Health … Read more
The reality of living as an OFW is harsh and often heart-breaking. However, despite all of the hardships and challenges, there are silver linings, too, especially for those who have the right attitude and perspective … Read more
Saudi Arabia is among the top destinations for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). For several decades now, many of our kababayans have gone to this oil-rich Kingdom, pursuing various job opportunities in order to support their … Read more
There’s no question that the past few months have hit a blow on everyone, whether financially, physically, emotionally, and mentally. Imagine how hard that is for Filipinos working abroad (sometimes by themselves) with people back … Read more
Becoming an OFW is a goal for some people, but for others, it’s only part of their bigger journey. Such is the story of this former Hong Kong domestic helper, Janice Morales de Pablo, who … Read more
Just recently, we featured the story of an OFW in Norway who was able to build his dream home in the Philippines. While the previous video focused more on development and construction, his next video … Read more
Building a house is one of biggest expenses anyone could ever make. It takes months, or even years, of hard work, saving money, and self-discipline. Nonetheless, being able to build a house is a truly fulfilling … Read more
After many years of working abroad, sacrificing their time, energy, and being away from their loved ones — overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) reap the fruits of their labour. It’s always exciting to hear news about … Read more
We have often shared about land-based overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in different countries around the world, and how they were able to reach their goals and make good investments here in the Philippines. These include … Read more