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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
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What is the OFW Pabahay Program?

The OFW Pabahay Program, also known as Tahanan ng Bagong Bayani program (TBB), aims to provide Filipinos working outside the country with affordable homes in the Philippines. With the TBB program, OFWs have a better chance of finding a reasonably priced dream home from several housing projects around the country.


kabayan remit By Jessica Santiago 21 June 2024 0 Comments
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Ruffa Gutierrez sends love with Kabayan Remit

Discover the inspiring journey of actress and beauty queen Ruffa Gutierrez as a mother, entertainer, businesswoman, and student, and learn why she recommends Kabayan Remit to fellow Filipinos living abroad.


kabayan remit By Jessica Santiago 22 May 2024 0 Comments
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PayPal money transfer: A guide for OFWs

When it’s time to send money to the Philippines, a busy overseas Filipino worker (OFW) needs the most time-efficient and economical remittance method. Some may turn to PayPal money transfers to reload their loved one’s funds back home. Known as an online payment platform, PayPal has partnered with brands in the Philippines to make it easier for OFWs to fund accounts and pay their families’ bills from miles away.However, as with any peer-to-peer payment app, money transfers will come at a cost.In this article, we’ll discuss what PayPal is, how you can use it to send money to the Philippines, and a Filipino alternative with competitive exchange rates.


kabayan remit By Jessica Santiago 26 April 2024 0 Comments