Philippine Embassy in Berlin, Germany
The Philippine Embassy in Berlin is open for Filipinos who are in the country. You can head to the embassy in case you need services that require the help of the government. Some of the … Read more
How to Open a BDO Kabayan Savings Account for OFWs
In a previous post, we shared about how you can open a Metrobank savings account. Today, we are going to talk about another trusted financial institution in the Philippines: BDO. BDO offers an affordable savings … Read more
President Duterte to Visit Kuwait to Thank Government Officials
President Rodrigo R. Duterte is looking to personally thank the Kuwaiti government for giving in to his labor demands when he visits the country either in August or September, Malacañang said on Tuesday. Presidential spokesperson … Read more
OFW in Slovakia was Kicked in the Head Dies after Defending 2 Women
Yet another dead hero. An OFW working in Slovakia died five days after he defended two female friends from being harassed on the street.
Family of Pinay OFW in Riyadh Finds Her on Facebook after 7 Years of no Contact
A Filipina in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, who had lost communication with her family, is seeking help from authorities. 59-year-old household worker, Yolanda Aniban-Visitacion, posted a video on Facebook sharing her current situation. Yolanda, in search for … Read more
President Duterte Orders Investigation on New “Tanim Bala” Incident
In response to the latest “tanim bala” incident at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), President Rodrigo Duterte gave orders to investigate and resolve the matter within 24 hours. Sure enough, the authorities concerned were … Read more
VIRAL POST: “Kumare” Asks OFW for Money to Shoulder Clown for Child’s Birthday
An Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) based in Bahrain took to Facebook and shared about a disappointing experience with her “kumare” (close female friend) in the Philippines. On June 16th, Ruby posted a conversation between her … Read more
Philippine Embassy in Amman, Jordan
Filipinos who are in Jordan, you can easily avail of the services of the Philippine government by heading to Amman, Jordan. There you will find the embassy offering services such as passport application, visa application, … Read more
Gokongwei to Lend USD 200 M to “Unbanked” Filipinos
Billionaire John Gokongwei, Jr., together with a Skype, Inc. co-founder, plans to invest millions of dollars into a platform that will benefit “unbanked” Filipinos. In the Philippines, less than one third of the adult population … Read more
“Bayani Family Care” Insurance for OFWs Launched
For Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), there are few things that are more worrisome than medical problems. In addition to worrying about your family, there are medical bills to pay. Fortunately, there’s a new insurance product … Read more