How not to keep losing your hard-earned money Part I Christmas is over and we’re on the first few weeks of the New Year. Many of us now find ourselves with a lot less money than we once had. Admit it: You kinda spent a bit too much and now you’re worried about the paymentsContinueContinue reading “Barya na lang ba ang natira?”
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Reaching out across the seas: A family’s celebration
Cookai is a 26-year old Print Producer who hails from Bulacan, a province north of Manila in the Philippines. Coming from a tight-knit family with only one sister as a sibling, she’s used to having a complete family around her most of the time. But like many Filipinos, her sister Kei chose to pursue better workContinueContinue reading “Reaching out across the seas: A family’s celebration”
Startups team up to provide OFWs modern, safe remittance service
Hong Kong – Two fast-growing social startups dedicated to improving the breadth of services available to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Asia, have teamed up in a bid to maximize opportunities for mutual growth. BeamAndGo, the Singapore-based alternative remittance service provider, and HelperChoice, the leading online platform for connecting domestic helpers with employers, are committedContinueContinue reading “Startups team up to provide OFWs modern, safe remittance service”
Staying with an OFW family in Iloilo City
The heritage rich city of Iloilo is located in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. Known for its “oohhh sooo yummy” Biscocho Haus Butterscotch and Chinese inspired Molo Soup, the city is also littered with traditional catholic churches dating back from the Spanish colonial era. While much of its rich tradition has been keptContinueContinue reading “Staying with an OFW family in Iloilo City”
Good news for OFWs who want to be financially literate
As of late, the news coverage related to the OFW community has been negative. “OFW who won $2.3 Million in Singapore lottery accused of stealing ticket” “Bong Bong Marcos decries alleged “bullet-planting” of OFW” “OFW Remittances faces Downward risk” You might be asking, “Hasn’t there been any encouraging news or inspiring stories among OFWs?” AfterContinueContinue reading “Good news for OFWs who want to be financially literate”
Lowering taxes and preventing another Balikbayan Box controversy
(Marketing Director, BeamAndGo, Albert Christian Go) It was in August when the Bureau of Customs (BOC) announced that it would start to impose taxes and inspect balikbayan boxes. In less than a day, blood was boiling amongst OFWs demanding the government to scrap the plan or they would stop monthly cash remittances to their families.ContinueContinue reading “Lowering taxes and preventing another Balikbayan Box controversy”