Community LifestyleA Filipino automatically gains an OWWA membership when they become an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) and submit their contract to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) for evaluation. However, their membership is only valid for a certain amount of time. Additionally, some OFWs find work while already abroad and must process their OWWA requirements outside the Philippines. Here's how to apply for or renew your OWWA membership.
13 February 2024
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FinanceBeing an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) means working to support your loved ones back home; however, it also means preparing for a future where you no longer need to leave them behind. Find out how you can earn by owning or investing in property. In this article, we’ve highlighted some of the common ways you can generate income through residential real estate.
2 January 2024
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FinanceOverseas Filipino workers endure the challenges of being far from their families to make a living, and there are people out there waiting to trick them into giving their hard-earned money away. To prevent falling into a fraudster’s trap, here are the 10 online scams OFWs should know.In the past, scams usually happened face to face, but now these crimes have found their way into the internet.
11 December 2023
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FinanceFor overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who plan on coming home one day, it’s important that they secure their financial future in the Philippines. They can do this by saving and practising proper financial management. But they’ll also need a way to grow their wealth. To do this, some OFWs choose to invest with their trusted banks, while other more enterprising Filipinos add to their savings and investments by opening their own businesses.
3 November 2023
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FinanceInsurance is a form of financial protection from unexpected life events. Instead of footing the whole bill for repairs, legal fees, medical procedures, or loss, insurance covers a portion of the cost and saves you from taking a chunk out of your savings during emergencies.
20 October 2023
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Lifestyle TravelImmigrating to the UK or any country and leaving our loved ones behind is a difficulty that some might not be willing to challenge. Filipinos leave their homeland for various reasons, but they usually have one thing in common: They want a better life for their loved ones. In this article, we talk with Harry, a Filipino nurse who chose to work in the United Kingdom (UK) to become the breadwinner of his family.
8 June 2023
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