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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.