Former Pinay Caregiver, Now Owns a Fashion Clothing Line in Canada
Another Filipina is building a name in the fashion industry in Canada. Genette Mujar’s inspiring story of success is another proof that one can achieve …
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Former Janitor, Now Owner of a Pinoy Restaurant in Australia
A former street vendor turned janitor has achieved his dream as he is now a successful restaurant owner in Australia. Meet John Andrew Dangca, a …
1 out of 4 OFWs are in Saudi Arabia—PSA
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) remains to be the top destination for overseas Filipino workers (OFW), as evidenced by the results of the 2018 …
OFW Bags Top Prize at Dubai Smartpreneur Competition 2019
Another overseas Filipino worker (OFW) is making waves at a foreign land—proving that Filipinos can be as excellent as they can be. Jon Edward Santillan, …
More Households Saved Money in Q1 2019
A survey from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) shows that more Filipino families have been setting aside money for various reasons in the first …
Former Pedicab Driver and ‘Balut’ Vendor from Tondo Now Owns a Coffee Shop in Ireland
From his humble beginnings in Tondo, Jeffrey Velasco, the Filipino owner of Cuppacity Coffee and Bagels, grabbed every opportunity that comes his way until he …
OFW Remittances Hit Record-High at $2.8B
December 2018 saw a surge in the cash remittance from overseas Filipino workers (OFW). As such, the country hit a full-year growth outpacing Bangko Sentral …
Overseas Filipino Bank Launched To Cater To Our OFWs Specifically
Great news is waiting for our kababayans who are working abroad. OFWs can now expect to find it easier to invest because of a new …
Global Oil Price Drop Could Affect Over 2 Million OFWs, Middle East
Over 2 million Filipinos are working in the Middle East who may be affected by the continued global oil price drop. While the Central Bank …
OFW Remittances Growth at Slowest Pace
Money sent by Filipinos working overseas is one of the major contributors to Philippine Economic Growth. It is the largest source of dollar income for …
Financial Tips for OFWs: What to Do After Your Job Contract Ends
Filipinos working in countries outside the Philippines, collectively known as overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), know that they can’t work forever – no one can, actually. …
Inspiring Business Stories: The Success Story of Any-Haw Litson Manok
They might not consider themselves as rich millionaires but Zaldy and Ruby Dela Cruz admitted they are now living comfortably – they are able to …
Bureau of Customs Increases Levies on Balikbayan Box Containers by 125%
Two months ago, OFWs were angered because of the very strict regulation imposed by the Bureau of Customs (BOC). Balikbayan boxes were opened and manually inspected by …