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LK2018 @Letranknight2015 (52665) • Philippines 27 Oct 20

I've been reading comments in recent years about complaints from our overseas workers regarding our country's ambassadors not being hospitable to them. Not only that they have no compassion, some being lured to a trap and get...

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My Aunt is Here

G @freelancermariagrace (29342) • Philippines 8 Aug 20

My aunt just arrived last night from Hong Kong. Of course, she can't go home just yet - which is under a directive from the Philippine government and IATF or inter-agency task force on COVID-19. She's staying in a hotel in Manila...

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Have an OFW in your family?

April fabe @Peach10 (1920) 27 May 18

My husband is and he's been going back and forth for a while now. I don't regret that of course since that is for our best but sometimes when crisis come our way he can't be there for us. He's not around for birthdays emergencies...

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Seeking for a Greener Pasture

cherigucchi @cherigucchi (15934) • Philippines 18 Oct 16

Filipinos are hardworking people. That is a statement of a fact. Most of them working abroad to seek greener pasture are being loved by their employers because of their dedication and commitment. They can capitalize on their...

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Kindness of Airline crew and Passengers

LK2018 @Letranknight2015 (52665) • Philippines 10 Oct 16

This post I saw in my face-book was coming from inside the Philippine Airlines and it was something I don't see everyday. From what the story says, the crew notices one of the passengers crying. Turns out to be an OFW who was...

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The box finally came

LK2018 @Letranknight2015 (52665) • Philippines 1 May 16

I think this is the last box my dad sent us here, He told us back February that we might get it by April at least, but the box came today and it was kind of late. I'm happy because I finally got the shoes I requested for my b-day,...

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OFW Husband

rizadel @eloveriz2004 (499) • Philippines 23 Jul 13

It's been 3 months since my husband flew to a faraway place for greener pasture. We're thankful for the blessings from above, it's one of the most wonderful gifts we received this year. All our worries and burdens were gone when...

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irahness @irahness (25) • Philippines 18 Mar 13

I had a sleepless night yesterday, because once again a member of my family, a brother actually is going abroad, for the reason that has been time and again the reason of every overseas worker, "to find a greener pasture." We were...

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AGElimit is one of the reason why filipino works abroad

fearlessgara @fearlessgara (1113) • Philippines 28 Feb 13

IT's not only the higher salary offered abroad is the reason why there are lots of filipino do force to work abroad,but also the age limit .We all knew here if you are not really excellent in English you cannot work in a call...

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i think it is safe to say that filipino online earners are...

allen0187 @allen0187 (59637) • Philippines 28 Nov 12

adversely affected by the stronger philippine peso against the US dollar. last night, it was featured in several news programs that the philippine peso is at an all time high trading at P40.87 against the US dollar. the is the...

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Time vs Money - we cant have them both?

grace147 @grace147 (223) • Philippines 23 Nov 12

I came across an article in our local newspaper from an OFW wherein she shared that she has been working as a domestic helper in foreign land and work hard to death just to provide her children with a good future. She is now 50...

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Worst thing for an OFw.

LetranKnight25 @LetranKnight25 (33117) • Philippines 9 Nov 12

Hello Lotters, Of course, she isn't dead yet, and it's not new that maids are harmed or harassed in the Middle east. but this time, it was done by our "own" Ambassador. there goes the denial again, claiming that the...

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Poor wifey, future lost....

LetranKnight25 @LetranKnight25 (33117) • Philippines 7 Nov 12

Hello Lotters, Feeling sad about the news that I watch last night. Hard to believe that it was her last time to be living on this Earth. The story as it goes, She is ready to go abroad and all things are set. all change...

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Strong Peso vs OFW remittance

LetranKnight25 @LetranKnight25 (33117) • Philippines 4 Nov 12

Hello Lotters, I have read an article that next year the exchange of dollar to peso will be estimated to be at least 39Php=1$. Don't know if I should react happy because Every time this prediction is set, am uncertain if...

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Just good in English??

LetranKnight25 @LetranKnight25 (33117) • Philippines 4 Nov 12

Hello Lotters, I've read about an article regarding this country being the best in English proficiency programs. too many compliments to tell, but one thing I agreed on is that we used to be a former US colony for quite a long...

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What is your reason for Leaving the Country??

LetranKnight25 @LetranKnight25 (33117) • Philippines 19 Oct 12

Hello Lotters, I remember the time were i wanted to go to the United States because of how good life was then back there. of course, i was convinced by my grandma and tita's too. but over time, I've come not to care for it any...

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Are You Enjoy Working Abroad?

HULYO @julyteen (13252) • Davao, Philippines 14 Oct 12

I worked for 2 years in Saudi Arabia. In my case, not all the time you will enjoy but mostly you suffer different hard situations. From workmates to homesick, many time you don't know what to do to relieve your homesick and...

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OFW pinay almost killed after Rape.

LetranKnight25 @LetranKnight25 (33117) • Philippines 8 Oct 12

Hello Lotters, this is why a lot of OFW's now in the middle east doesn't want anymore pinays to work there. because they are mostly prone to abuse. i thought this lady died but it's a good thing she survived. the traffic...

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Working overseas

pogi253 @pogi253 (1595) • Philippines 1 Oct 12

Earning money overseas can be a lot rewarding rather than the income that an ordinary employee is earning here in our country. However, it will take a lot of sacrifice in working away from the family. For those who have children,...

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POEA very Strict Nowaday

HULYO @julyteen (13252) • Davao, Philippines 5 Sep 12

I don't know why the processing of POEA to all OFW changes lately. Before, when I went to Saudi Arabia. We are not required for Red Ribbon in our NBI clearance but not they need all NBI clearances should be authenticated to...

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