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The US 1% remittance tax: A quick guide for OFWs

Introduced by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on July 4, 2025, the US 1% remittance tax affects physical transfers from the United States to other countries like the Philippines. But what does that mean for OFWs in America sending money to the Philippines?


kabayan remit By Jessica Santiago 16 March 2026 0 Comments
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5 easy Filipino Christmas recipes

The holidays are just around the corner. And though you may be miles away, you can still celebrate a Filipino Christmas wherever you are. Just follow any of these five easy dessert recipes, and you’ll be having a taste of your mama’s Noche Buena all the way in the United Kingdom or Canada.


kabayan remit By Jessica Santiago 18 December 2025 0 Comments
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12 festival safety tips for your next summer festival

With more celebrations gearing up with the summer sun, we at Kabayan Remit have prepared the top 12 festival safety tips you need to know before your well-deserved day (and night) out.Enjoy the festivities with peace of mind. Prepare note-taking apps and take these down.


kabayan remit By Jessica Santiago 9 July 2025 0 Comments
Ruffa Gutierrez as Kabayan Remit's brand ambassador

Introducing Ruffa Gutierrez, Kabayan Remit’s first global ambassador

Ruffa Gutierrez is Kabayan Remit’s first official global ambassador. The actress, model, entrepreneur, and beauty queen sealed the deal with the money remittance app on 10 April at a contract signing and press conference event in Super Sam, Quezon City, Philippines.Read more about this exciting partnership here.


kabayan remit By Jessica Santiago 8 May 2025 0 Comments
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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
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