https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/ofws-blog.html The OFWs or Overseas Filipino Workers Blog updates you with all additions and changes to the Overseas-Filipinos.Com Website. Subscribe here. en-us ofws Tue, 21 Jun 2022 01:59:28 -0400 Tue, 21 Jun 2022 01:59:28 -0400 overseas-filipinos.com https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/oec-concerns-issues-raised-by-japanese-companies-against-requirements-by-poea-and-polo-in-tokyo-japan.html00e551a83f12273de03641ae174ab89fOne of the many steps to get an OEC is for the Japanese company/employer to sign and agree with POLO's POEA Standard Employment Contract. My employer/company, Tue, 21 Jun 2022 01:58:51 -0400 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/204bead622ce0a872ede8651cd5ddc05Guiding overseas filipino workers or OFWs and Filipino immigrants, linking them overseas and sharing their stories and challenges in search of a better life away from the Philippines. Sun, 29 Apr 2018 02:55:53 -0400 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/looking-for-filipino-housemaid-for-bulgaria.htmla6388ece00e6d38a454d6158d2cdc344I am writing to you with request. I am looking to hire Philippine house maid and take her abroad in Sofia, Bulgaria, EU. Do you think you can help with Wed, 20 Dec 2017 20:27:25 -0500 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/owwa-benefits.htmlf489151c78836ce839f5f2d2c9e0ffc3OWWA benefits for OFW-members, seamen or seafarers and their dependents include scholarship programs, financial assistance, health benefits and free training courses. Thu, 9 Nov 2017 03:59:40 -0500 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/applying-for-owwa-business-loan.html79fe8051c05b6f1ef95a389fe9ffc2a1I was a seafarer who worked some years abroad. I read an ad about OWWA benefit that every OFW can apply. It was about a loan that OWWA can give if an Thu, 9 Mar 2017 09:49:12 -0500 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/filipino-geneva.htmlda4aaf6965ca7154801f68661fc16fc9I met Overseas Filipino Workers who came here to work as domestic workers. See their reasons for coming here, how they get jobs and the problems they face. Tue, 10 Jan 2017 21:31:11 -0500 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/facts-about-south-korea.htmlf53a2bcc4daa70a3c68b77de71b6a5bbFacts about South Korea help OFWs or Filipinos with Korean spouses adjust to their new home. Use these South Korea facts to decide whether Korea is the place for you. Tue, 22 Nov 2016 22:20:44 -0500 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/switzerland-immigration.htmlfc8640d52bbb05e118cf11ece38ac3a9This Switzerland immigration page answers questions by OFWs on working as domestic workers in the country. It will also discuss other jobs for Filipinos. Wed, 16 Nov 2016 23:49:23 -0500 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/filipino-store.htmle34db12bc76e475f7e9e1356bd0ade08Filipinos in Geneva, Switzerland feel closer to home thanks to a Filipino store that gives a bit of almost everything Pinoy, from veggies to cell phone e-load. Wed, 16 Nov 2016 23:44:03 -0500 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/leni-robredo.html89cf1c1c1d3da273328256a46b2bbbe7Leni Robredo won the Vice-Presidency by a slim margin although the OFW absentee voting ballots favored her closest rival. Here are her plans for OFWs. Thu, 9 Jun 2016 12:21:24 -0400 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/owwa.html9761a85c39c274e2c2b75406acac93a8OWWA serves and protects its member-OFWs before, during and after working and living abroad. Your contribution allow you to avail of its benefits. Its hotline is open 24/7 for any issue. Sun, 5 Jun 2016 02:05:36 -0400 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/ria-money-transfer.htmlf6d7ee473a5b13fdff97dd9b6ccdc88fThis review of Ria money transfer would help OFWs in the United States decide how to send money to the Philippines in six simple steps. Mon, 23 May 2016 05:45:53 -0400 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/sending-money-to-the-philippines.html00ac5fbe6572a43961d47ff0e17bf503Sending money to the Philippines can be a challenge for Overseas Filipino Workers or OFWs and immigrants. Mon, 23 May 2016 04:47:12 -0400 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/mar-roxas-platform.htmld10ea95164f6b3f92a1c67ad30aebe01Mar Roxas platform for OFWs seeks to protect you from abuse, address fair treatment and OFW-related corruption, and improve your welfare. His stand on pressing OFW concerns are compiled here. Sun, 8 May 2016 14:52:45 -0400 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/susan-toots-ople.htmlac643551cdb0078a3b6068e9ad445ef2Susan Toots Ople wants to help OFWs through her years of experience in championing their plight. Learn about what she has done and intend to do for migrant workers. Sat, 7 May 2016 13:15:02 -0400 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/grace-poe.html2afc70c3549619b7ceb90d544b27e2ebSenator Grace Poe plans to protect OFWs from abuse and unfair treatment. Know more about her platform on illegal recruitment, high placement fees, and other migrant issues. Fri, 6 May 2016 16:00:28 -0400 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/senator-miriam-defensor-santiago.html07718c6009cd21248a9e140d08a1ab09Here I present Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago platform for presidency on OFWs. Her credentials include bills she filed for Filipinos working abroad. Find more of her plans on your issues. Thu, 5 May 2016 23:26:40 -0400 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/rody-duterte.html9cea4b3ff8b83d29ae0c7e0756092b95Rody Duterte now tops the pre-election surveys. Does his platform address OFW concerns? Read his viewpoints on your issues here. Sat, 30 Apr 2016 09:28:33 -0400 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/election-in-the-philippines.html9c1d63c0ad0456cb06a0a09cb27b36eaA national election in the Philippines allows OFWs and Overseas Filipinos to choose leaders every three years through absentee voting. Will you vote for change? Wed, 27 Apr 2016 13:20:59 -0400 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/about-me.html7eca44a3c6802cae8b0466e99308c863A background for Overseas-Filipinos.Com and its founder/editor. Wed, 20 Apr 2016 05:29:05 -0400 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/overseas-absentee-voting.htmlfc6a8b33361fe70b417b964e8bec4d84Overseas absentee voting can improve simple things that affect your family as an Overseas Filipino Worker or immigrant. Here is how... Sat, 16 Apr 2016 12:22:47 -0400 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/absentee-voting-law.html3a4e90f68c908134fb1510d7d436da69The overseas absentee voting law gives OFWs and Filipino immigrants the right to vote in Philippine elections. But with absentee ballot, voting on the internet is not yet possible. Sat, 16 Apr 2016 12:07:22 -0400 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/facts-about-kuwait.htmlf0e8c64bde061a8d2e0f86f102eae239Available jobs in Kuwait, Kuwait culture and religion, Kuwait food and the sponsorship system give you an idea about life in Kuwait. These facts about Kuwait help OFWs adjust or decide to go there. Wed, 13 Apr 2016 12:47:28 -0400 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/filipino-stories.html3532565da38feaa9d58fcbf591400388There is something unique about your OFW story and experience. Share it to inspire and excite other Overseas Filipino Workers and immigrants from around the world. Thu, 24 Mar 2016 05:35:31 -0400 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/houses-in-philippines.htmlc019f4b0819e0ba3b2f4365580415169These tips in buying real estate and houses in the Philippines will help OFWs and Filipino immigrants find their dream homes and be safe and flood-free during extreme weather in the Philippines. Sat, 30 Jan 2016 08:57:01 -0500 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/houses-in-manila.htmlc2062dc6a7d714d5d881fbe6fb680126For sale houses in Manila provide Overseas Filipino Workers and immigrants abroad the chance to own pricey Manila real estate. Philippines homes for sale just outside Manila offer alternatives. Sat, 30 Jan 2016 04:05:07 -0500 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/houses-in-manila-gt.html8f960abb82d6f5c2184b11bc0c0b707bThese houses in Manila offers OFWs and Filipino immigrants a secured compound in flood free area of Marikina. Even typhoon Ondoy was not able to flood the area. Enjoy living in Manila with good school Sat, 30 Jan 2016 03:29:35 -0500 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/house-for-sale-philippines.html39652d7bf215d4712b04f4fd43f85db4This house for sale in the Philippines sells at a bargain. No other homes for sale in the Philippines with such price. Great for retiring OFWs and Filipino immigrants! Mon, 25 Jan 2016 12:45:16 -0500 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/how-to-invest-real-estate.html32387bf803baa14ba618f8bb46324efbLearning how to invest in real estate with these 4 techniques provides Overseas Filipino Workers extra income. Borrow private money and tell lenders whether this is the safest way to invest money. Thu, 21 Jan 2016 14:02:41 -0500 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/good-ways-to-invest-money.html2ae55977c0b9ad2b727b350f36a36f11Real estate in the Philippines and elsewhere provides good ways to invest money for Overseas Filipino Workers and immigrants. You can invest small amounts of money, or fund big deals for higher return Wed, 20 Jan 2016 10:12:30 -0500 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/christmas-in-philippines.html5373c9edf1b6e701407bb719409dea4fWhy Overseas Filipinos or Pinoys abroad miss Christmas in the Philippines? Because the spirit of Christmas is most felt here than anywhere else in the world, and exciting places abound... Sat, 5 Dec 2015 13:55:58 -0500 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/fast-money-transfer.html01a653ab4bfd0cb0e2f2f9b5ed5067ffOFWs or Overseas Filipinos can make fast money transfer at Western Union website or agent. You can send money fast and transfer money instantly. Western union history of 150 years makes it a trusted b Sun, 29 Nov 2015 02:16:37 -0500 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/condominiums-in-manila-rto.html35290d5c24862cdd38b66218356c077aRent to own condominiums in Manila is your answer to owning pricey pieces of Manila real estate. It is like living in apartments in Manila plus you get to own a Manila property after a few years. Sun, 29 Nov 2015 02:07:39 -0500 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/places-to-visit-in-philippines.htmlb827b7f97a9258be7c64624d37767a30More than 7,000 islands give Overseas Filipinos the best places to visit in the Philippines. Choose from beaches, unusual travel destinations and go with any weather. Wed, 7 Oct 2015 09:46:06 -0400 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/filipino-diaspora.htmla1bdeaa909359059a9c334e4afbcd261The Filipino diaspora is all over the world, in countries with names that start from A to Z. OFWs, Filipino immigrants and TNTs go abroad for the greener pasture. Here are their top destinations... Tue, 6 Oct 2015 23:20:23 -0400 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/overseas-filipinos.htmlcc540480b00a7c386f41e649b1fa4818The e-zine for OFWs, Overseas Filipinos and immigrants or Pinoys abroad and their families, or those who would love to learn more about them... Tue, 6 Oct 2015 23:12:28 -0400 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/internet-cafe-business-plan.html0a5787b080ab71d9e205a007d8a6dcb3Internet cafe business has a huge potential in the Philippines. This internet cafe business plan sets up the business right for OFWs and Overseas Filipinos. Sun, 4 Oct 2015 12:59:20 -0400 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/sending-money-to-the-philippines-fx.html7b7a2f8534a07f348f4eea1ade8d6495Better ways of sending money to the Philippines is available to OFWs and Filipino immigrants. International money transfer companies compare how to transfer money from UK, Canada and other countries. Sun, 4 Oct 2015 09:15:45 -0400 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/internet-cafe-business.html7c6c85b631eb31635c0895617b9fe889Setting up an internet cafe business offers huge potential for OFWs and Overseas Filipinos. Start making your internet cafe business plan now before coming home for good to the Philippines. Mon, 28 Sep 2015 01:04:07 -0400 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/facts-about-hong-kong.htmlb28ff33404b9bfa3978daabbdd09c73aHong Kong is a top destination of OFWs especially domestic workers. Some facts about Hong Kong - jobs, treatment of Filipinos, Hong Kong exchange rate - will help you adjust. Thu, 24 Sep 2015 13:15:21 -0400 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/interesting-facts-on-italy.html2e7af5fc39b22e60fc7ce8732a349229Italy is a top destination of OFWs in Europe. Knowing some interesting facts on Italy such as jobs for Filipinos, Christmas traditions in Italy and places to visit in Italy is a good start for OFWs. Tue, 22 Sep 2015 12:53:32 -0400 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/job-opportunities-in-singapore.html3024046157bd6be98e8b277a8e1d3856New rules limit job opportunities in Singapore for OFWs. But these rules do not affect domestic workers and also present better chances for highly skilled workers in their job search in Singapore. Sun, 20 Sep 2015 06:16:06 -0400 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/interesting-facts-about-singapore.htmlc224bf5deb990dc2dcb77869df85c7acLearn some interesting facts about Singapore. Join OFWs through domestic work or highly skilled in-demand jobs. Other Singapore facts help you decide or adjust to your new home. Sat, 19 Sep 2015 10:48:13 -0400 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/united-kingdom-facts.htmla83d9da2d8d2b741b49f75d0cef501bcUnited Kingdom facts about jobs, immigration and other United Kingdom country information help you decide whether to go there as an Overseas Filipino Worker or immigrant. Fri, 18 Sep 2015 12:27:34 -0400 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/qatar-facts.html4a7dcbce1d203551c2c9f8d4e9e055d1Qatar attracts OFWs because of better opportunities. Qatar facts on jobs, culture, life in Qatar, working in Qatar and Qatar food help you decide to go there or adjust to the place. Fri, 18 Sep 2015 03:31:57 -0400 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/facts-on-japan.html25f47ade6c4d101daee9cc7b272379aeFast facts on Japan for OFWs, including caregiver and nursing jobs in Japan through JPEPA. Interesting facts about Japan on the status of children born of Filipina mothers and Japanese fathers. Mon, 14 Sep 2015 19:59:56 -0400 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/facts-on-malaysia.htmlb06b9762800308aeca30ff148f64efa1Facts on Malaysia about jobs, the risk of being lured into Malaysia prostitution and other Malaysia facts such as Malaysia religion help Overseas Filipino Workers adjust Mon, 14 Sep 2015 13:40:00 -0400 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/interesting-facts-about-australia.htmld18d9079a1b544bbded9ef6713d80308Australia is becoming a favored destination for Filipino migrants. Interesting facts about Australia - Filipino jobs in Australia, work permit or working visa through skilled migration in Australia Mon, 14 Sep 2015 12:57:40 -0400 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/information-united-arab-emirates.html82dbf1ec01c21c42c702cde8ddee8902Useful information on United Arab Emirates for OFWs - cities, jobs in United Arab Emirates, UAE visa requirements, and working and living in the UAE. Mon, 14 Sep 2015 12:27:14 -0400 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/canada-country-information.htmlea9f712b4c1396389c770bd744d94bbfCanada is now a country of choice of Filipinos. This Canada country information shows living and working in Canada, interesting facts about Canada jobs and Canada immigration information. Sun, 13 Sep 2015 08:40:33 -0400 https://www.overseas-filipinos.com/saudi-arabia-facts.htmlc02ca6534ac9be940788cd2090b0b354Saudi Arabia facts on jobs, Saudi Arabia religion, culture of Saudi Arabia and food will help you as an Overseas Filipino Worker live like the Saudi Arabia people and let you enjoy your stay. Sun, 13 Sep 2015 07:45:50 -0400