Watch the inspiring story of Joey and Rose Capadosa, a Filipino couple who turned years of long-distance sacrifice into a shared mission of purpose. Rose, a respected professor at the University of the Philippines Open University, and Joey, a dedicated seafarer since age 22, reveal how they overcame the challenges of working worlds apart. Now […]
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Can Franchising Be Beneficial to An Overseas Filipino Worker? | Butz Bartolome
Exactly three decades ago, I was exposed to the world of being an Overseas Contract Worker (OCW). At that time, short for any terminology, all Filipinos leaving the country under a contract were known by those three letters. It was during this experience that I realized what our fellow Filipinos were exposed to.
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Cebuana domestic worker in Dubai publishes Biriterang Makata poetry book
Cebuana domestic worker Ester Vargas-Castillo has self-published a book of poetry sharing her experiences as a household worker in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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Dubai OFW Russel Baquial teaches fellow Filipinos how to invest, start businesses
Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) and passionate entrepreneur, Russel Baquial, is working with her mentor and business partners to help other Filipinos learn more about investment and startup businesses in Dubai.
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Rodelia Villar is 1st Pinay Lion Rock People’s Choice winner in Hong Kong Awards
Filipino Rodelia Pedro Villar is the first Filipino recipient of the Lion Rock People’s Choice Award in the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards.
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Overseas Filipino Worker returnee finds success with wood products business
Witnessing how his father ran the day-to-day operation of their furniture business, Benjie Inocencio learned to appreciate the craft and the business. Because he was exposed to this enterprise at a young age, he learned the ins and outs of the woodworking and furniture making industry. Seeing the great potential of the business, Benjie was inspired to follow in his father’s footsteps and looked forward to fulfilling his lifelong dream.
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OFW nurse-triathlete Romeo Puncia races at home for COVID 19 fundraiser
Overseas Filipino Worker nurse-triathlete Romeo “Oreo” Puncia ran and biked indoors over a total distance of 731.63km over 45 hours in a span of 19 days to raise funds for COVID-19 response efforts while being an active health worker in the frontlines of the battle against the disease.
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Ilokano OFW in Italy unable to go home due to lockdown uses travel fund to send Philippines relief goods
An Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) in Italy who was unable to go home due to the lockdown, instead used his travel fund to send relief goods to the Philippines.
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HAPPENING NOW: BBC News anchor Rico Hizon comes home after 25 years overseas to strengthen CNN Philippines
International broadcast journalist Frederico “Rico” Hizon is returning to Philippine television after 25 years overseas delivering the news for global news corporations, BBC News and CNBC.
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Dubai police honors Filipina cafe manager for returning bag with cash & checks
Filipina Starbucks Cafe manager Mae Anne Olmidillo was honored by the Dubai Police after returning a bag that contained valuables including Dh195,000 in cash. Olmidillo, an overseas Filipino worker with two children, together with a colleague found the bag in Starbucks in Reel Cinemas at the Dubai Mall. They reported the found bag to their […]
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Crisel Consunji wins Hong Kong Film Awards acting trophy for Overseas Filipino Worker role in “Still Human”
Filipina actress Crisel Consunji has gained the recognition of the Hong Kong Film Awards for her role in the acclaimed movie, “Still Human.” Consunji was awarded “Best New Performer” for playing a Filipino Overseas Filipino Worker who leaves her country and dreams to work as a caregiver in Hong Kong. The creative arts educator was […]
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Black Kettle’s Clifford Peralta comes home to brew artisanal tea for Filipino tea lovers
When overseas Filipino worker Clifford Peralta came back to the Philippines after building a career in the hospitality industries of the United Arab Emirates and the United States, the balikbayan wanted to make his dream of starting a business come true.
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