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Corazon Amurao in the courtroom

The Filipino Nurses Who Faced Richard Speck, and the Woman Who Brought Him to Justice

In the early hours of 14 July 1966, Filipino nurse Corazon Amurao survived one of America’s most shocking crimes by hiding beneath a bunk bed as Richard Speck took the lives of her fellow nurses. Learn how her bravery later helped bring him to justice.


kabayan remit By Jessica Santiago 19 November 2025 0 Comments
Remie lecturing about tariffs

What are tariffs?

News about tariffs has been circulating online since the beginning of the year. But what exactly are tariffs? How can Filipinos prepare for the impact of the new US tariffs on the prices of goods? Read this article to find out more.


kabayan remit By Jessica Santiago 23 May 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
Remie holding a phone with the fresh Kabayan Remit mobile app

A fresh look for the Kabayan Remit mobile app!

We’re giving the Kabayan Remit mobile app a brand-new look to make your experience better than ever! Soon you’ll be experiencing a smoother, faster, and more secure remittance journey while still enjoying the trusted service you know and love. Discover what's new by read this article.


kabayan remit By Sunshine Reyes 24 February 2025 0 Comments
Ruffa Gutierrez and an illustration of a plane on a trip to the Philippines

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
Title card for Mpox in the Philippines

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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