Overseas Filipino workersCOVID-19 pandemicPrecarityWithout a doubt, the precarity of an overseas Filipino worker's (OFW) life is augmented by the COVID-19 pandemic, primarily through the economic and political consequences that such public health crises engender. However, while primarily seen in ...
Overseas Filipino WorkersPhilippinesTaiwanInvestmentRemittances are the largest source of overseas capital inflows to the Philippines accounting for 11 percent of GDP and more than 10 times the flow of FDI in 201doi:10.2139/ssrn.2174773Atienza, Aldrin Perez...
Dubai vs Abu Dhabi: What’s the Difference? Dubai and Abu Dhabi are two of the most well-known cities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and they each offer their own unique experiences for visitors. While both cities share similarities such as being … ...
Philippine Elections for Overseas Filipino Workers will take place in may 2025. If you are a Filipino Citizen and are currently living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and would like to cast your vote, there … READ MOREOne Health Pass Registration Online for Travellers to Philippines UPDATE: ...
Families in the Philippines receive billions from the ‘new heroes’—nannies in Hong Kong, sailors in the Arctic, and domestic workers in the Middle East.
Last month, we shared the video of Decy, a Filipina vlogger who talked about how she prepared for her return to the UAE. She is an overseas Filipino worker in Dubai, and she recently spent … READ MOREDubai Creek Harbour, a Beautiful Community Destination in Dubai Dubai Creek Harbour is...
DMW: Placement Fees Not Needed for Qatar-bound Filipino Workers The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) issued Advisory No. 24, Series of 2024, “No Placement Policy for Workers to be Deployed to Qatar,” stating that Filipinos going to Qatar should … Read more...
OFW’s “Traveling Museum” Promotes PH History and Culture Across KSA In a previous post, we’ve already featured some of the places where you can by Philippine products in Saudi Arabia. This time around, we’re going to talk about another PH-related matter: “Pinoy Museum on Wheels,”…...
Filipino healthcare workers protesting to end government neglect and unpaid benefits. Delayed allowances, low salary and job insecurity are driving many to look for jobs abroad. [4][5][6][7][8][9]MANILA: When 17-year-old Cyrus Lescano was infected withLeptospirosis[10], azoonotic[11]dise...
Talks with a TCK Friendis a podcast hosted by a Filipino TCK who has hosted a range of TCKs from different backgrounds for conversations about their experiences. The Global Chatterpodcast shares stories from TCKs and expats all over the world with a very diverse set of experiences. ...