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Secure a Bright and Stable Retirement for OFWs: 5 Powerful Steps Embarking on a journey as an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) is a significant life decision, one that involves leaving the familiarity and comfort of home to seek better opportunities abroad. However, it’s crucial to remember that your time working overseas is not intended to…
5 Powerful Benefits of a PSBank OFW Savings Account: Unlock the Power of Your Finances Opening a PSBank Savings Account in the Philippines is a valuable step for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who need to support their families back home. Given the nature of an OFW’s responsibilities, ensuring that money is sent back home safely,…
RE: A Guide to Opening a BDO Savings Account In the Philippines, the allure of shopping often outweighs the discipline of saving money. This cultural tendency presents a challenge for many Filipinos who struggle to balance their desire to spend with the need to save for the future. However, what if there were a banking…
If you plan to visit the Philippines in the near future, our kababayan in the Middle East, notably in Kuwait, must register on the eTravel website. Please be aware that the registration for the One Health Pass is no longer valid, and the eTravel Registration card is the most recent version of the arrival card…
Learn more about the Philippines’ first National Refugee Day on June 20, coinciding with World Refugee Day. Spearheaded by the Department of Justice-Refugees and Stateless Persons Protection Unit, this initiative aims to enhance the welfare of refugees and stateless persons in the country. Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla is committed to intensifying efforts to ensure a favorable protection environment for these vulnerable groups. Government agencies, local units, NGOs, and the private sector are mandated to participate, highlighting the Philippines’ humanitarian commitment. The event will feature a National Refugee Forum and a Refugee Film Festival to promote awareness and inclusive solutions.
The ALMA Group has raised significant concerns over the newly ratified Magna Carta of Seafarers, which fails to address ‘ambulance chasing.’ This unethical practice hampers employment opportunities for Filipino seafarers, crucial players in the global maritime workforce. Many families invest heavily in maritime education, hoping for lucrative shipboard employment. However, rampant ambulance chasing and corruption prevent many from securing international positions. ALMA and other stakeholders are calling for urgent reforms and government action to include anti-ambulance chasing provisions in the Magna Carta and other regulatory measures to safeguard seafarers’ livelihoods and boost their economic contributions.
