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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
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Filipinos in the 2024 Paralympics

Following this year’s Olympics, six Filipino athletes are in Paris to go for gold at the 2024 Paralympics. This is the biggest contingent of Pinoy para-athletes to compete in the international games since 2012.With the games already in progress, get to know the Pinoys competing in para swimming, para archery, para athletics, and para taekwondo on the global stage.


kabayan remit By Jessica Santiago 5 September 2024 0 Comments
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How to get an OFW Pass

With the power of a mobile app, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) can download and use an OFW Pass as their exit clearance whenever they travel to and from the Philippines to their place of work.This program under the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is still in its testing phase and can only be used in the top 10 locations flocked by OFWs. If you’d like to know if the OFW Pass is available in your host country and how you can download it, read on.


kabayan remit By Jessica Santiago 14 August 2024 0 Comments
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5 reasons why you should attend Taste of Manila 2024

Reaching a record turnout of 500,000 guests last year, Taste of Manila 2024 promises to bring a bigger and better cultural experience to Filipinos in Canada and anyone who wants to enjoy the sights, sounds, and flavours of Pinoy culture in the Great White North.Here are five reasons why you should attend the biggest Filipino street fair in Canada.


kabayan remit By Jessica Santiago 12 August 2024 0 Comments
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Filipinos in the 2024 Paris Olympics

With the 2024 Paris Olympics happening from 26 July to 11 August, all eyes are on the Philippine team to replicate their Tokyo 2020 performance and bring home the gold.As the Olympics draws nearer, let’s get to know the 22 high-calibre Filipino athletes making their way to the City of Lights.


kabayan remit By Jessica Santiago 26 July 2024 0 Comments
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10 frequently asked questions about the OFW Pabahay Program

The OFW Pabahay Program, more formally known as the Tahanan ng Bagong Bayani Program or TBB provides OFWs and government employees with an array of affordable homes located in planned communities throughout the Philippines. Read on to discover the answers to 10 of the most frequently asked questions about the TBB program.


kabayan remit By Jessica Santiago 9 July 2024 0 Comments