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10 OFW teleseryes you should watch again

Overseas Filipino workers are a mainstay in Philippine society, which is why OFW teleseryes have made the airwaves in the last 20 years. From kilig-filled romcoms to heavy dramas, here are 10 television shows about Pinoys who ventured out of their comfort zones and found love, challenges, and themselves.


kabayan remit By Jessica Santiago 10 January 2025 0 Comments
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8 ways to stick with your financial New Year’s resolutions for 2025

Surely, you already have your resolutions listed down—but do you know how to keep them until the end of the year?Whether you’re an OFW based outside the Philippines, or you’re doing your best in the motherland, we at Kabayan Remit have listed down eight ways to help you stick with your financial New Year’s resolutions for 2025.


kabayan remit By Jessica Santiago 3 January 2025 0 Comments
10 iconic Filipino Christmas songs

Filipino Christmas songs: 10 iconic tracks

With Christmas only a few days away, it’s no surprise that some overseas Filipino workers wax sentimental over holiday memories of home. Whether you’re preparing to go carolling, performing at the community Christmas party, or just enjoying a well-earned day off, here are 10 iconic Filipino Christmas songs to bring some cheer and comfort for the holidays.


kabayan remit By Jessica Santiago 20 December 2024 0 Comments
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APP fraud: What is it and how OFWs can avoid it

APP stands for authorised push payments, while APP fraud happens when an unsuspecting victim loses access to their precious funds by willingly sending money from their account to a scammer’s account. People fall for this scam because fraudsters pretend to be someone a person trusts, like a loved one or a reputable organisation or business. This causes APP fraud victims to suffer heartbreaking consequences, often waiting months to recover their savings.To learn more about APP fraud, how it looks, and what to do if you or someone you know has been scammed, read on.


kabayan remit By Jessica Santiago 6 November 2024 0 Comments
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Win a trip to the Philippines this Christmas

This Christmas season, Kabayan Remit is giving Overseas Filipino workers in the United Kingdom and Canada the chance to win a round-trip ticket to the Philippines through Regalo Rush 2024.A first in Kabayan Remit history, this holiday-themed raffle will gift lucky OFWs with cash prizes, appliances, and big discounts—including the grand prize: an economy flight to and from the Philippines. Read on to learn how you can increase your chances of winning the money transfer app’s biggest pamasko yet.


kabayan remit By Jessica Santiago 18 October 2024 0 Comments
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Mpox in the Philippines: What is it and what’s next

While Mpox made headlines in the Philippines in August, this is not the first time the illness was part of the country’s news.There are 14 active mpox cases in the Pearl of the Orient as of 9 September 2024, but the country’s health department has been reporting mpox in the Philippines since 2022—the same year the World Health Organisation declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC).Considering recent international and Philippine events, Kabayan Remit has gathered pertinent information to keep you up to date on mpox, what it is, and what you can do to stay safe. Read on to learn more.


kabayan remit By Jessica Santiago 18 September 2024 0 Comments