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Arab countries like Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates are and still the top destinations for OFWs. If you prefer somewhere closer to the Philippines with few similarities in culture, then Singapore can be your next destination. Singapore is a haven for healthcare professionals, teachers, IT specialists, and household service workers among others. This explains …
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Aside from Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates or UAE is also another top destination of OFWs not just in the Arab peninsula but also in general. According to the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration or POEA, United Arab Emirates is the second top destination for OFWs next to Saudi Arabia – and it’s not surprising why. …
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Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries may be the top destination for aspiring and returning OFWs, but Hong Kong comes close. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, Hong Kong is part of the “favorites” and preferred destination because of its proximity in the Philippines, with less than two-hour travel by plane. Aside from this, Hong …
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You’re walking in Manila, knocking from agency to agency, and submitting your resume. At one point, at least one agency will give you a call and hopefully give you a chance to work overseas, which leads us back to the purpose of this post: your resume. Resume is defined as a document that contains one’s educational …
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Do you have a credit card? If yes, then you should still read this. If you don’t have one, then you have more reason to read this. Getting a credit card can serve you a lot of purpose. You can buy things, especially pasalubong for your family back home (just make sure it is Visa or Mastercard) …
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Credit card can be essential these days. Instead of bringing cash, you can pay for your purchases using a credit card (and promise to pay them in full!). Apparently, not everyone can be given a credit card. Credit card companies are closely looking at your background and credit score to make sure that they will …
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Have you invested your money already? No, this does not include savings account. By investment, this means you place your hard-earned money in a certain financial product for a specific time, thereby allowing your money to earn more than what you initially placed. READ: Best Investment Options for OFWs There are tons of investment options …
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Why do you want to work abroad? For many people, it’s the idea of earning in dollars and being able to provide a better life for the family. Despite that, there are still instances when it seems like your monthly income is not enough to cover your family’s daily needs. Plus, you want to open …
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Remittance is and will always be part of every OFW’s life. In fact, it is one of the penultimate reasons why you are working overseas since you want to provide a better life for your family. Many companies are offering remittance services since there are millions of migrant workers and the increasing demand for remittance …
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Nothing is certain, especially if you are an OFW. One day, you’re earning in dollars and living the life of a millionaire and the next day, you’re back home because you were among those workers who were retrenched. This is why it is imperative that you invest your money to make it grow. One of …
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