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.
With a membership to the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, overseas Filipino workers can avail of OWWA benefits and programs that will help them from the time they begin their journey abroad to the moment they come back home to start a new chapter in the Philippines. Read on to learn how OFWs can maximise their OWWA memberships.
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.
Filipinos in the UK work hard to fulfil their dreams and support the people they love. So after all the hours rendered and key performance indicators reached, they deserve to unwind and be surrounded with people who remind them of home. And with about 200,000 Pinoys in this European country, there are surely a multitude of ways to get together and celebrate. Here are just some of the events that our community looks forward to in the United Kingdom.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An OWWA OFW eCard is a form of identification that proves an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) is an active member of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA). Using this free ID, OFWs can easily enjoy the benefits that come with being an active OWWA member. Learn how to get your OFW eCard here.