Overseas Filipino Workers, or more popularly known as OFWs, have a unique and interesting story to tell. They are scattered all over the world, coming from all walks of life and backgrounds, but they share … Read more
Sterling Bank of Asia is a leading Philippine bank that is committed to serving the needs of OFWs. The bank offers a wide range of products and services that are designed to meet the unique … Read more
Here’s the sad truth: every time an OFW or seafarer receives something, they prioritize their spending on their relatives and remittances, and whatever is left, they consider their savings to be their least concern. With … Read more
The Philippines is known for its robust remittance economy. Remittances are responsible for almost 10% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) and 8% of its gross national income (GNI). A survey conducted by the … Read more
The country’s health insurance company, Philhealth, is set to increase its contribution to the Universal Healthcare Law in June. The company said it will increase its contribution rate to 4% from 3% for members earning … Read more
Filipinos looking for a loan from PNB Bank can apply for an OFW loan. The current loan options are a housing loan, auto loan, and multi-purpose loan. If you plan to apply for an OFW … Read more
Despite what some others think about people who live abroad, not all of them become instant millionaires. They work hard to earn the money they need. That said, they are also not immune from emergencies, … Read more
OFWs work hard to earn their much-needed savings because not all of them become millionaires overnight. But what if an emergency, calamity, or accident strikes? You need to have access to resources, such as the … Read more
The Comelec said on Thursday, May 5, that all systems are ready for the May 9 elections. The elections are still a couple of days away, but the Department of Justice has already finished its preparations. … Read more
One of our top goals as Filipinos working overseas is to save money for our families back home. Fortunately, there exist banks where we may put our money and perhaps make lucrative investments. Metrobank, a … Read more