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Showing posts with label Hong Kong. Show all posts
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Friday, August 30, 2019

Chinese Troops Arrived In Hong Kong For A "Routine Rotation" Prior To A Scheduled Protest


A large number of armored vehicles and trucks carrying People's Liberation Army (PLA) troops were seen in various locations around Hong Kong ahead of the scheduled protest. However, Chinese media described the action as a "routine rotation."


 Hong Kong netizens uploaded photos showing long convoys of PLA vehicles, including armored vehicles, troop carriers, and trailers in different districts of Hong Kong.

Xinhua, a state-run media outlet released a report describing the PLA as conducting the "22nd rotation of its members" since troops began being stationed in Hong Kong in 1997. The operation was approved by the Central Military Commission and this it was a "routine annual rotation" in law with China's law on garrisoning troops in the special administrative region, according to the report.

A large number of armored vehicles and trucks carrying People's Liberation Army (PLA) troops were seen in various locations around Hong Kong ahead of the scheduled protest. However, Chinese media described the action as a "routine rotation." Hong Kong netizens uploaded photos showing long convoys of PLA vehicles, including armored vehicles, troop carriers, and trailers in different districts of Hong Kong. Xinhua, a state-run media outlet released a report describing the PLA as conducting the "22nd rotation of its members" since troops began being stationed in Hong Kong in 1997. The operation was approved by the Central Military Commission and this it was a "routine annual rotation" in law with China's law on garrisoning troops in the special administrative region, according to the report. Ads The rotation came less than 24 hours after police denied permission for a new mass rally planned for Saturday that was expected to draw hundreds of thousands of people to the streets - the 13th consecutive week of protests. Hong Kong Police previously denied permission for rallies but the orders have largely been ignored. The Civil Human Rights Front plans a rally from Hong Kong's central business district to Beijing's main representative Liaison Office in the city on Saturday. In a letter to the rally organizers, police said they feared some participants would commit "violent and destructive acts". Protesters have so far carried out "arson and large scale road blockades" and "used petrol bombs, steel balls, bricks, long spears, metal poles, as well as various self-made weapons to destroy public property", the letter said. Ads Sponsored Links In the light of the protests continuously happening in downtown Hong Kong where a large number of overseas Filipino workers are deployed, the Philippine Consulate general in Hong Kong released an advisory to the OFW's to take precautionary measures and not to go to the places where protests are being organized. OFWs in Hong Kong are also advised not to wear white or black garments should they need to go outside or near the protest venues because these are the colors that the protesters wear. To keep its citizens safe, Filipinos are advised to refrain from going or using the Hong Kong International Airport as a destination or transit airport if they do not have important or urgent business in Hong Kong. Malacañang also said that it is not the right time to go to Hong Kong. Those who are travelling from Hong Kong are advised to call their airlines five hours prior to departure in order to asses the situation whether it is safe to go to the airport or not. If you are an OFW deployed in Hong Kong at the moment, secure all your legal and travel documents with you at all times. Should the situation worsen, contact the Philippine Consulate General at hotline (+852) 955-4023.

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The rotation came less than 24 hours after police denied permission for a new mass rally planned for Saturday that was expected to draw hundreds of thousands of people to the streets - the 13th consecutive week of protests.
Hong Kong Police previously denied permission for rallies but the orders have largely been ignored.
The Civil Human Rights Front plans a rally from Hong Kong's central business district to Beijing's main representative Liaison Office in the city on Saturday.
In a letter to the rally organizers, police said they feared some participants would commit "violent and destructive acts".
Protesters have so far carried out "arson and large scale road blockades" and "used petrol bombs, steel balls, bricks, long spears, metal poles, as well as various self-made weapons to destroy public property", the letter said. 
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In the light of the protests continuously happening in downtown Hong Kong where a large number of overseas Filipino workers are deployed, the Philippine Consulate general in Hong Kong released an advisory to the OFW's to take precautionary measures and not to go to the places where protests are  being organized.

 OFWs in Hong Kong are also advised not to wear white or black garments should they need to go outside or near the protest venues because these are the colors that the protesters wear.
To keep its citizens safe, Filipinos are advised to refrain from going or using the Hong Kong International Airport as a destination or transit airport if they do not have important or urgent business in Hong Kong. Malacañang also said that it is not the right time to go to Hong Kong. Those who are travelling from Hong Kong are advised to call their airlines five hours prior to departure in order to asses the situation whether it is safe to go to the airport or not.

If you are an OFW deployed in Hong Kong at the moment, secure all your legal and travel documents with you at all times. Should the situation worsen, contact the Philippine Consulate General at hotline (+852) 955-4023.
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Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Passport Law Penalizes Passport Pawners

For some overseas Filipino workers who are having difficulty in their finances, they use their passports as a collateral or pawn their passports for a certain amount. 
Be warned: This is punishable by law and you should never do it to your passport.
For some overseas Filipino workers who are having difficulty in their finances, they use their passports as a collateral or pawn their passports for a certain amount. Be warned: This is punishable by law and you should never do it to your passport. Ads The Philippine Consulate in Hong Kong recently revealed that about a thousand of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) with passports confiscated due to activities of pawning their passports to loan money. According to Atty. Noel Del Prado, offenders can be charged for violation of Philippine Passport Act of 1996. The passport is a document which is only entrusted by the government to their citizens and it should not be handed over to anyone, Del Prado explained. It is a government property and we are just mere caretakers of it. The passport can only be surrendered to the government or government representatives. Ads Sponsored Links First offenders will have their passports automatically cancelled. Should the offender apply for a new passport abroad, only the validity of 5 years will be given instead of the usual 10 years for their new passport. Second time offenders will be given a one-time pass back to the Philippines. They can only be able to apply and acquire a new passport in the Philippines. If their offense is proven in the court, the offenders should pay a fine of P60,000 to P150,000 or imprisonment of six to fifteen years for pawning their passport.

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The Philippine Consulate in Hong Kong recently revealed that about a thousand of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) with passports confiscated due to activities of pawning their passports to loan money.

According to Atty. Noel Del Prado, offenders can be charged for violation of Philippine Passport Act of 1996.
The passport is a document which is only entrusted by the government to their citizens and it should not be handed over to anyone, Del Prado explained.

 It is a government property and we are just mere caretakers of it. The passport can only be surrendered to the government or government representatives.
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First offenders will have their passports automatically cancelled. Should the offender apply for a new passport abroad, only the validity of 5 years will be given instead of the usual 10 years for their new passport.

Second time offenders will be given a one-time pass back to the Philippines. They can only be able to apply and acquire a new passport in the Philippines.

If their offense is proven in the court, the offenders should pay a fine of P60,000 to P150,000 or imprisonment of six to fifteen years for pawning their passport.
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Tuesday, June 04, 2019

Filipina Received A Package From Online BF Allegedly Containing Prohibited Substance In HK, Set Free After Nine Months In Jail



A woman in Hong Kong who was working as a household worker knew a man on the internet and eventually had a relationship with her. last year, she received a parcel from her online BF from Ecuador. 

The package was apprehended by the Hong Kong Customs and charged the recipient with drug trafficking.
 The drug was found hidden between layers of four wooden boxes sent via air mail to Mardo’s Yuen Long address containing 300 grams of high-grade cocaine.

A woman in Hong Kong who was working as a household worker knew a man on the internet and eventually had a relationship with her. last year, she received a parcel from her online BF from Ecuador. The package was apprehended by the Hong Kong Customs and charged the recipient with drug trafficking. The drug was found hidden between layers of four wooden boxes sent via air mail to Mardo’s Yuen Long address containing 300 grams of high-grade cocaine. Ads Michelle Mardo, a 41-year-old mother of three, was charged with “trafficking in a dangerous drug” last year and was being jailed for nine months until last June 4, the drug charges against her were being withdrawn by Kowloon City Magistrate Lam Tsz-kan. Consul Paulo Saret also welcomed the news of the acquittal, but again warned Filipinos to be wary of accepting parcels sent to them, especially by people they hardly know. Saret is always warning every newly arrived Filipina domestic workers attending post-arrival orientation seminars not to be too trusting with men they meet online or on chance encounters, as they could use them for illicit purposes. Ads Sponsored Links On March 14, another Filipina maid was freed four months after taking delivery of a parcel which turned out to contain ketamine tablets. Prosecutors also withdrew a drug trafficking charge against her. Calin Baybayan was fetched from the West Kowloon court after h

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Michelle Mardo, a 41-year-old mother of three, was charged with “trafficking in a dangerous drug” last year and was being jailed for nine months until last June 4, the drug charges against her were being withdrawn by Kowloon City Magistrate Lam Tsz-kan.


Consul Paulo Saret also welcomed the news of the acquittal, but again warned Filipinos to be wary of accepting parcels sent to them, especially by people they hardly know.


Saret is always warning every newly arrived Filipina domestic workers attending post-arrival orientation seminars not to be too trusting with men they meet online or on chance encounters, as they could use them for illicit purposes.

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A woman in Hong Kong who was working as a household worker knew a man on the internet and eventually had a relationship with her. last year, she received a parcel from her online BF from Ecuador. The package was apprehended by the Hong Kong Customs and charged the recipient with drug trafficking. The drug was found hidden between layers of four wooden boxes sent via air mail to Mardo’s Yuen Long address containing 300 grams of high-grade cocaine. Ads Michelle Mardo, a 41-year-old mother of three, was charged with “trafficking in a dangerous drug” last year and was being jailed for nine months until last June 4, the drug charges against her were being withdrawn by Kowloon City Magistrate Lam Tsz-kan. Consul Paulo Saret also welcomed the news of the acquittal, but again warned Filipinos to be wary of accepting parcels sent to them, especially by people they hardly know. Saret is always warning every newly arrived Filipina domestic workers attending post-arrival orientation seminars not to be too trusting with men they meet online or on chance encounters, as they could use them for illicit purposes. Ads Sponsored Links On March 14, another Filipina maid was freed four months after taking delivery of a parcel which turned out to contain ketamine tablets. Prosecutors also withdrew a drug trafficking charge against her. Calin Baybayan was fetched from the West Kowloon court after h
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On March 14, another Filipina maid was freed four months after taking delivery of a parcel which turned out to contain ketamine tablets. Prosecutors also withdrew a drug trafficking charge against her.

Calin Baybayan was fetched from the West Kowloon court after her release by her employer, who also considered to hire her again.
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Monday, March 04, 2019

OFW Diagnosed With Cancer Fired By Employer In Hong Kong

Less than a month after Baby Jane Allas, 38, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in Hong Kong, was diagnosed with cervical cancer, there is another bad news.

While she was on paid medical leave prescribed by a government doctor, Allas was given a dismissal letter. Her employers were terminating her contract because of her illness.

Allas after receiving the terrible news said, "… My main concern is: how am I going to get medical care and the medications I need?”

Foreign domestic workers Hong Kong who got fired need to leave within two weeks. They could no longer access free
medical care, which all residents of the city are entitled to, since they are fired.
Less than a month after Baby Jane Allas, 38, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in Hong Kong, was diagnosed with cervical cancer, there is another bad news. On February 17, while she was on paid medical leave prescribed by a government doctor, Allas was given a dismissal letter. Her employers were terminating her contract because of her illness. Still shaken by the diagnosis and her unemployment, Allas said: “I feel so upset … My main concern is: how am I going to get medical care and the medications I need?” Foreign domestic workers Hong Kong who got fired need to leave within two weeks. They could no longer access free medical care, which all residents of the city are entitled to, since they are fired. Ads Allas, a single mother of five, has filed a complaint with the Labour Department, arguing her employers flouted Hong Kong’s Employment Ordinance that says it is unlawful to dismiss an employee who is on paid sick leave. She also reported her employer had committed several contract violations, including not giving her one full day off each week and failing to provide basic necessities, such as a bed. Additionally, she has filed a complaint with the Equal Opportunities Commission, pointing out that under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance, it is illegal to discriminate against someone who has a disability. However the employer said: “She was not fired while she was on sick leave. It was effective from after she finished her sick leave.” Jessica Cutrera, a long-time Hong Kong resident who employs Allas’ sister and is supporting the family, said that Allas will seek fair compensation under the law. “But the law is not adequate to protect Baby Jane and her interest … As her employer has wrongfully terminated her contract, she has lost her entitlement to live in Hong Kong and use the Hospital Authority system. She cannot stay in Hong Kong and fight her claims without care,” Cutrera said. Cynthia Abdon-Tellez, general manager of Mission For Migrant Workers, said that most domestic workers who become ill have to rely on charity after being fired. “But many decide to go back home, which is even more difficult … Because in countries such as Indonesia and the Philippines, there is little medical support.” There are more than 370,000 domestic workers in Hong Kong – most of them women from the Philippines and Indonesia. Allas’ sister, Mary Anne Allas, called for employers in Hong Kong to treat “their helpers right”. At the same time, she said, “migrant domestic workers should also start getting regular health check-ups to avoid this from happening … It’s good that you are providing for your family, but you should also look after yourself.”

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Allas, a single mother of five, has filed a complaint with the Labour Department, arguing her employers flouted Hong Kong’s Employment Ordinance that says it is unlawful to dismiss an employee who is on paid sick leave. She also reported her employer had committed several contract violations, including not giving her one full day off each week and failing to provide basic necessities, such as a bed.

Additionally, she has filed a complaint with the Equal Opportunities Commission, pointing out that under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance, it is illegal to discriminate against someone who has a disability.

However the employer said: “She was not fired while she was on sick leave. It was effective from after she finished her sick leave.”

Jessica Cutrera, a long-time Hong Kong resident who employs Allas’ sister and is supporting the family, said that Allas will seek fair compensation under the law.

“But the law is not adequate to protect Baby Jane and her interest … As her employer has wrongfully terminated her contract, she has lost her entitlement to live in Hong Kong and use the Hospital Authority system. She cannot stay in Hong Kong and fight her claims without care,” Cutrera said.


Cynthia Abdon-Tellez, general manager of Mission For Migrant Workers, said that most domestic workers who become ill have to rely on charity after being fired. “But many decide to go back home, which is even more difficult … Because in countries such as Indonesia and the Philippines, there is little medical support.”

There are more than 370,000 domestic workers in Hong Kong – most of them women from the Philippines and Indonesia.

Allas’ sister, Mary Anne Allas, called for employers in Hong Kong to treat “their helpers right”.

At the same time, she said, “migrant domestic workers should also start getting regular health check-ups to avoid this from happening … It’s good that you are providing for your family, but you should also look after yourself.”
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There were growing number of alleged disappearances and abduction claims recently but the Philippine National Police (PNP) said that there were no such confirmed cases reported to them. As parents, we really want to know the truth behind these incidents which concerns the safety of our children. Ads Just recently, 2 young girls were rescued after 3 suspects attempted to abduct them and forcibly boarded them to a pick-up van in Camarines Sur. A concerned citizen who witnessed the incident chased them and called the attention of the authorities which resulted to the arrest of the suspects. One of the victims, Anna, not her real name, said that they were on their way home after fetching a project from their classmate, a van stopped near them and the suspects grabbed them by the arm, tied both of them and forcibly pushed them inside the vehicle. The victims struggled, kicking the suspects and made it to escape. Both of them were left on the side of the road. That is were Rodolfo Paratao saw them crying. Using his motorcycle, he chased the van of the suspects and called the attention of the Barangay officials. The pursuit continues and with the help of other motorists, the vehicle was cornered in Barangay San Antonio in the neighboring town of Ocampo, Camarines Sur. The suspects were identified as Juan Antonio Castillo III, Art Vincent Revilla, and Paulo Julio Nerva, all from Naga City. According to P/SSG Eleno Calongui Of Pili PNP, the suspects said that they are on that barangay to do nature tripping. The suspects will face abduction charges in relation to Republic Act 7610.
Overseas Filipino workers (OFW) risked a lot just to give their families a better future. It includes working in an unfamiliar territory with different culture and beliefs. They live everyday uncertain of what could happen. Just like what happened to an OFW who was mugged and hit several times in the head. Ads Rommel Ranque, hailed from Sta Cruz, Laguna, an OFW father of four, is now fighting for his life after two unidentified men mugged him and hit him several times in the head in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on January 20. Ranque, according to the message posted by a woman who introduced herself as his sister, was on his way to the warehouse where he is working when the incident happened. He suffered severe brain injury and multiple fractures involving skull & facial bones. He’s been in the hospital in Riyadh for a month now and he needs his family by his side at this critical time. They need help with the medical bills and travel expenses even at least for his wife to be able to go to Riyadh and personally take care of him and eventually bring him back home to the Philippines. His sister is also appealing to President Rodrigo Duterte or anyone that can be able to render assistance to his brother and his family. Meanwhile, a fund raising drive through GoFundMe.com was created by concerned citizens to be able to help the OFW and his family. The fund raising campaign is intended to raise money to help OFW Rommel who is a sole breadwinner of the family. The Philippine Embassy In Riyadh is yet to issue a statement about the particulars and development of the case of the OFW. Ads


In the real world, availing loans is sometimes inevitable. Financial problems often come unannounced and if you do not have enough savings, you most probably end up getting a loan from a friend, a loan company or a bank. Many overseas Filipino workers (OFW), for example, avail loans specifically designed for people working abroad and seafarers. https://www.jbsolis.com/2019/02/move-to-these-places-and-get-paid-if.html Ads In the society we live in, applying for a loan correlates to debt. In reality, loans actually help people build and establish a credit history to which banking and finance companies refer. In applying for a loan, whether from a loan company or from a bank, having a good credit history helps you to be approved quickly. However, there are many types of loans designed for specific needs. Terms and conditions in each type are also different. In this article, we will break down for you the types of loans and help you decide which ones do you need. OFW loan – OFW loans work similarly as personal loans but are specifically offered to overseas Filipino workers with valid contracts. A co-borrower or immediate relative based in the Philippines is required. It usually has flexible payment terms to accommodate the specific needs of OFWs and their families. Personal loan – Personal loans are usually unsecured loans, which means it’s based purely on an individual’s credit score and does not require any collateral, unlike secured loans. The interest rates may range from 1.2 percent to 8 percent, depending on the financial institution. Payment terms are typically shorter, from six to 60 months. Car loan – Car loans are for people who don’t have enough cash to shoulder the full purchase of a vehicle. It has flexible payment terms of three to five years. To apply for a car loan, simply submit valid IDs and proof of income to get pre-approved. It may be required to have the down payment for the car to get approved. Business loan – Business loans can be used for a new business or the expansion of an existing one. Examples are line credit, equipment loan, and conventional business loan. Terms depend on the nature of the business and the agreement between the borrower and the lender. Home loan – Housing loan interest rates are decided between the borrower and the financial institution, with payment terms ranging from five to 30 years. The lender maintains property rights as collateral, and an appraisal fee typically applies. Credit cards or cash advances – Cash advances are short-term loans with higher interest rates and are typically paid for the following month. Some credit card companies offer longer terms, from three to 12 months. The amount a person can borrow depends on their credit limit.
In the real world, availing loans is sometimes inevitable. Financial problems often come unannounced and if you do not have enough savings, you most probably end up getting a loan from a friend, a loan company or a bank. Many overseas Filipino workers (OFW), for example, avail loans specifically designed for people working abroad and seafarers. https://www.jbsolis.com/2019/02/move-to-these-places-and-get-paid-if.html Ads In the society we live in, applying for a loan correlates to debt. In reality, loans actually help people build and establish a credit history to which banking and finance companies refer. In applying for a loan, whether from a loan company or from a bank, having a good credit history helps you to be approved quickly. However, there are many types of loans designed for specific needs. Terms and conditions in each type are also different. In this article, we will break down for you the types of loans and help you decide which ones do you need. OFW loan – OFW loans work similarly as personal loans but are specifically offered to overseas Filipino workers with valid contracts. A co-borrower or immediate relative based in the Philippines is required. It usually has flexible payment terms to accommodate the specific needs of OFWs and their families. Personal loan – Personal loans are usually unsecured loans, which means it’s based purely on an individual’s credit score and does not require any collateral, unlike secured loans. The interest rates may range from 1.2 percent to 8 percent, depending on the financial institution. Payment terms are typically shorter, from six to 60 months. Car loan – Car loans are for people who don’t have enough cash to shoulder the full purchase of a vehicle. It has flexible payment terms of three to five years. To apply for a car loan, simply submit valid IDs and proof of income to get pre-approved. It may be required to have the down payment for the car to get approved. Business loan – Business loans can be used for a new business or the expansion of an existing one. Examples are line credit, equipment loan, and conventional business loan. Terms depend on the nature of the business and the agreement between the borrower and the lender. Home loan – Housing loan interest rates are decided between the borrower and the financial institution, with payment terms ranging from five to 30 years. The lender maintains property rights as collateral, and an appraisal fee typically applies. Credit cards or cash advances – Cash advances are short-term loans with higher interest rates and are typically paid for the following month. Some credit card companies offer longer terms, from three to 12 months. The amount a person can borrow depends on their credit limit.
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Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Do Not Post Obscene Photos Or Videos On Social Media

Working as overseas Filipino workers (OFW) does not only mean that we are working abroad to earn more than we could make in the Philippines but it also includes subjecting ourselves under the laws and regulations of our host countries. There are particular laws that are more strict in other countries compared to our home country and we should be more cautious about doing things that we can openly do in the Philippines. For instance, in Hong Kong, posting obscene selfies and videos is considered a crime.



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Working as overseas Filipino workers (OFW) does not only mean that we are working abroad to earn more than we could make in the Philippines but it also includes subjecting ourselves under the laws and regulations of our host countries. There are particular laws that are more strict in other countries compared to our home country and we should be more cautious about doing things that we can openly do in the Philippines. For instance, in Hong Kong, posting obscene selfies and videos is considered a crime. Ads Sponsored Links In Hong Kong, posting obscene and indecent photos or videos in social media is a crime. The Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Hong Kong fervently reminds OFWs in this area to refrain from doing such things. Doing so will cost you HKD 1 Million in fine and up to three years in jail under the Control of Obscene and Indecent Articles Ordinance (COIAO) of Hong Kong. Saret said the PCG also released the public advisory after pictures of near-nude Filipino women who reportedly joined a beauty contest spread online recently. The organizer of the beauty contest accordingly issued a public apology for the people she has put in a shameful situation with a promise that it will never happen again. The PCG noted that posting obscene materials online is punishable under the Control of Obscene and Indecent Articles Ordinance (COIAO) of Hong Kong. According to the ordinance, “a thing is obscene if by reason of obscenity it is not suitable to be published to any person; and a thing is indecent if by reason of indecency it is not suitable to be published to a juvenile.” It added that obscenity and indecency include “violence, depravity, and repulsiveness.” Filed under the category of overseas Filipino workers, OFW, Hong Kong, Philippines, obscene, selfies, crime Ads Latest U.S. News report revealed the 20 best countries where you can put your investments and expect excellent results. It highlighted four factors namely, the country's people, environment, relationships, and framework. These are the factors that propel both individuals and corporations to invest in a given country's natural resources, markets, technologies, or brands. Based on from the World Bank Group report and from surveys on over 21,000 people worldwide in about 80 different countries, U.S. News revealed the best countries to invest in for the year 2018. Focusing on the eight attributes: entrepreneurship, economic stability, favorable tax environment, innovation, skilled labor, technological expertise, dynamism, and corruption, the ranking below was made. Ads Sponsored Links Chile is at #20 with a total GDP of $247 billion and growth of 1.6%. France is at #19 with total GDP of $2.5 trillion with 1.2% growth. Considering the high inflation rate, the Philippines emerges as the best country to invest in according to the survey results and the data from the World Bank. Filed under the category of U.S. News, best countries, investments , World Bank Group , surveys ,entrepreneurship, economic stability, favorable tax environment, innovation, skilled labor, technological expertise, dynamism, and corruption READ MORE: *Click on the photo to read the article.
In Hong Kong, posting obscene and indecent photos or videos in social media is a crime. The Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Hong Kong fervently reminds OFWs in this area to refrain from doing such things. Doing so will cost you HKD 1 Million in fine and up to three years in jail under the Control of Obscene and Indecent Articles Ordinance (COIAO) of Hong Kong.



Saret said the PCG also released the public advisory after pictures of near-nude Filipino women who reportedly joined a beauty contest spread online recently.

The organizer of the beauty contest accordingly issued a public apology for the people she has put in a shameful situation with a promise that it will never happen again.

Working as overseas Filipino workers (OFW) does not only mean that we are working abroad to earn more than we could make in the Philippines but it also includes subjecting ourselves under the laws and regulations of our host countries. There are particular laws that are more strict in other countries compared to our home country and we should be more cautious about doing things that we can openly do in the Philippines. For instance, in Hong Kong, posting obscene selfies and videos is considered a crime. Ads Sponsored Links In Hong Kong, posting obscene and indecent photos or videos in social media is a crime. The Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Hong Kong fervently reminds OFWs in this area to refrain from doing such things. Doing so will cost you HKD 1 Million in fine and up to three years in jail under the Control of Obscene and Indecent Articles Ordinance (COIAO) of Hong Kong. Saret said the PCG also released the public advisory after pictures of near-nude Filipino women who reportedly joined a beauty contest spread online recently. The organizer of the beauty contest accordingly issued a public apology for the people she has put in a shameful situation with a promise that it will never happen again. The PCG noted that posting obscene materials online is punishable under the Control of Obscene and Indecent Articles Ordinance (COIAO) of Hong Kong. According to the ordinance, “a thing is obscene if by reason of obscenity it is not suitable to be published to any person; and a thing is indecent if by reason of indecency it is not suitable to be published to a juvenile.” It added that obscenity and indecency include “violence, depravity, and repulsiveness.” Filed under the category of overseas Filipino workers, OFW, Hong Kong, Philippines, obscene, selfies, crime Ads Latest U.S. News report revealed the 20 best countries where you can put your investments and expect excellent results. It highlighted four factors namely, the country's people, environment, relationships, and framework. These are the factors that propel both individuals and corporations to invest in a given country's natural resources, markets, technologies, or brands. Based on from the World Bank Group report and from surveys on over 21,000 people worldwide in about 80 different countries, U.S. News revealed the best countries to invest in for the year 2018. Focusing on the eight attributes: entrepreneurship, economic stability, favorable tax environment, innovation, skilled labor, technological expertise, dynamism, and corruption, the ranking below was made. Ads Sponsored Links Chile is at #20 with a total GDP of $247 billion and growth of 1.6%. France is at #19 with total GDP of $2.5 trillion with 1.2% growth. Considering the high inflation rate, the Philippines emerges as the best country to invest in according to the survey results and the data from the World Bank. Filed under the category of U.S. News, best countries, investments , World Bank Group , surveys ,entrepreneurship, economic stability, favorable tax environment, innovation, skilled labor, technological expertise, dynamism, and corruption READ MORE: *Click on the photo to read the article.

The PCG noted that posting obscene materials online is punishable under the Control of Obscene and Indecent Articles Ordinance (COIAO) of Hong Kong.


According to the ordinance, “a thing is obscene if by reason of obscenity it is not suitable to be published to any person; and a thing is indecent if by reason of indecency it is not suitable to be published to a juvenile.”

Working as overseas Filipino workers (OFW) does not only mean that we are working abroad to earn more than we could make in the Philippines but it also includes subjecting ourselves under the laws and regulations of our host countries. There are particular laws that are more strict in other countries compared to our home country and we should be more cautious about doing things that we can openly do in the Philippines. For instance, in Hong Kong, posting obscene selfies and videos is considered a crime. Ads Sponsored Links In Hong Kong, posting obscene and indecent photos or videos in social media is a crime. The Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Hong Kong fervently reminds OFWs in this area to refrain from doing such things. Doing so will cost you HKD 1 Million in fine and up to three years in jail under the Control of Obscene and Indecent Articles Ordinance (COIAO) of Hong Kong. Saret said the PCG also released the public advisory after pictures of near-nude Filipino women who reportedly joined a beauty contest spread online recently. The organizer of the beauty contest accordingly issued a public apology for the people she has put in a shameful situation with a promise that it will never happen again. The PCG noted that posting obscene materials online is punishable under the Control of Obscene and Indecent Articles Ordinance (COIAO) of Hong Kong. According to the ordinance, “a thing is obscene if by reason of obscenity it is not suitable to be published to any person; and a thing is indecent if by reason of indecency it is not suitable to be published to a juvenile.” It added that obscenity and indecency include “violence, depravity, and repulsiveness.” Filed under the category of overseas Filipino workers, OFW, Hong Kong, Philippines, obscene, selfies, crime Ads Latest U.S. News report revealed the 20 best countries where you can put your investments and expect excellent results. It highlighted four factors namely, the country's people, environment, relationships, and framework. These are the factors that propel both individuals and corporations to invest in a given country's natural resources, markets, technologies, or brands. Based on from the World Bank Group report and from surveys on over 21,000 people worldwide in about 80 different countries, U.S. News revealed the best countries to invest in for the year 2018. Focusing on the eight attributes: entrepreneurship, economic stability, favorable tax environment, innovation, skilled labor, technological expertise, dynamism, and corruption, the ranking below was made. Ads Sponsored Links Chile is at #20 with a total GDP of $247 billion and growth of 1.6%. France is at #19 with total GDP of $2.5 trillion with 1.2% growth. Considering the high inflation rate, the Philippines emerges as the best country to invest in according to the survey results and the data from the World Bank. Filed under the category of U.S. News, best countries, investments , World Bank Group , surveys ,entrepreneurship, economic stability, favorable tax environment, innovation, skilled labor, technological expertise, dynamism, and corruption READ MORE: *Click on the photo to read the article.

It added that obscenity and indecency include “violence, depravity, and repulsiveness.”

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ur fervent warning to all: do not trust anyone you only knew over the internet. Being compassionate is one of the good traits of the Filipinos especially the overseas Filipino workers (OFW). They could not help but extend help when they know that somebody needed it badly. The downside of it is that they are being vulnerable to abuse. Just like an OFW who was victimized by a scammer whom he only knew on social media. The suspect asked him to give money over reasons he only made up and ran away with a sum of P4 million. Ads Sponsored Links The suspect was arrested by the operatives of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Anti-Graft Division following the complaints of his OFW victim, Dale (real name withheld) that he made up stories to gain the victim's compassion and extort money from the poor victim. The suspect, Jason Rabe, was arrested inside a mall. Dale narrated that he was giving cash to the suspect in multiple occasions since last year. Rabe told the OFW that he needed money for the hospitalization of his sibling. He also told the OFW that his parents and his other sibling died just recently. In total, including the money he sent for an alleged business investment, the suspect took P4 million cash from the OFW victim. With growing suspicion, the OFW finally investigated and found out that there was no business investment and all the stories that the suspect was telling him were all nonexistent and made up by the suspect to extort cash from him. NBI Anti-Graft Division acting chief Nathaniel Ramos warns the public to be very cautious, observant and vigilant especially on those people whom you only knew online Rabe is now caressing the iron bars in effect of violation to Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 and estafa charges. Filed under the category of warning, internet, compassionate, abuse, scammer, social media, OFW, overseas Filipino workers
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A Filipino woman faked her own death and stole her sister’s identity just to apply for a passport. Unfortunately, she is now about to lose her U.S. citizenship. Identity theft is a serious crime. Ads Sponsored Links A 43-year-old Emilita Arindela, of Mount Desert Island, was sentenced to 10 days in jail for making a false statement on her passport application in federal court in Maine. It’s unclear if she will be stripped off of her American citizenship by federal authorities but it is more likely to happen. Prosecutors say Arindela was already married when she married an American man in 2000. She moved to the U.S. in 2002 and later became a naturalized citizen, using her sister’s name. Arindela left her second husband and married another man in 2007. Arindela’s lawyer says his client escaped an abusive marriage in the Philippines and has been a obedience to the US laws. Filed under the category of Filipino woman , passport, U.S. citizenship, Identity theft
In spite of the rising prices of commodities and services and others due to the high inflation rate, many Filipinos believe that the country is on the right track. Just recently, the new minimum fare is being set to P10 while the minimum wage remains stuck. That is what the latest SWS survey indicates. Ads Sponsored Links The latest survey shows that from 70% in the second quarter of this year, the statistics went up to 75%. On the other hand, only 22% believed the Philippines is in the wrong path while 3% of the 1,500 respondents did not give an answer during the conducted survey. Malacañang welcomes this result as a vindication that the administration is doing their job the keep the country on track. “PRRD emphasized in numerous occasions that as government workers, we are here to serve the people. Our objective as public servants is thus being able to perform our respective duties well,” Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said. “Therefore, we treat the results of this recent survey not as an accolade but as an inspiration for our men and women in the government as they persist in carrying on with their roles in the service,” Panelo added. According to the presidential spokesperson, the strong public appreciation would further engage the Filipino people in supporting the Duterte administration in building “a nation where all Filipinos can experience comfortable and decent lives under a trustworthy government.” Filed under the category of commodities and services, high inflation rate, Filipinos, minimum fare, minimum wage, SWS survey

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Wednesday, November 07, 2018

Watch: Hong Kong OFW Lost $4,000 To A Pickpocket

Pickpockets are everywhere so this incident has to serve as a warning to all overseas Filipino workers (OFW) where ever they are in the world. A money with a sum amounting to HK$4,000 which is supposed to be sent as a remittance back home by an OFW in Hong Kong was taken by a pickpocket without her knowledge. Watch the video  and find out who took it.

Pickpockets are everywhere so this incident has to serve as a warning to all overseas Filipino workers (OFW) where ever they are in the world. A money with a sum amounting to HK$4,000 which is supposed to be sent as a remittance back home by an OFW in Hong Kong was taken by a pickpocket without her knowledge. Watch the video and find out who took it. Ads Sponsored Links In Hong Kong, a 45-year-old overseas Filipino worker (OFW) loses over HK$4,000 to a pickpocket, the money she intended to send for her family back home. Mary Jane Santiago Olivar a household worker, shared that she passed through the Li Yuen Street East in Central, known by OFWs as “Alley-Alley 2” at 7:44 pm on November 4 to pick up some items at a grocery store in the alley. Without her knowledge, a female thief slips into her bag and took her money. She was on her way back to her employer’s home when the incident happened. She said that the thief took more than $ HK4,000, the money she was supposed to remit the money to her family in the Philippines. Her wallet was later found by another worker on a street in Central containing her Hong Kong ID and ATM card by a person who knew Olivar’s sister. The OFW immediately went to the authorities and reported about the incident. She also rushed back to the grocery store and requested to review the CCTV footage when the incident has taken place. Filed under the category of Pickpockets, overseas Filipino workers, remittance, Hong Kong, video
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 In Hong Kong, a 45-year-old  overseas Filipino worker (OFW) loses over HK$4,000 to a pickpocket, the money she intended to send for her family back home.

Mary Jane Santiago Olivar a household worker, shared that she passed through the Li Yuen Street East in Central, known by OFWs as “Alley-Alley 2” at 7:44 pm on November 4 to pick up some items at a grocery store in the alley. Without her knowledge, a female thief slips into her bag and took her money.
She was on her way back to her employer’s home when the incident happened.
She said that the thief took more than $ HK4,000, the money she was supposed to remit the money to her family in the Philippines.

Her wallet was later found by another worker on a street in Central containing her Hong Kong ID and ATM card by a person who knew Olivar’s sister. 

The OFW immediately went to the authorities and reported about the incident. She also rushed back to the grocery store and requested to review the CCTV footage when the incident has taken place.
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A Filipino woman faked her own death and stole her sister’s identity just to apply for a passport. Unfortunately, she is now about to lose her U.S. citizenship. Identity theft is a serious crime. Ads Sponsored Links A 43-year-old Emilita Arindela, of Mount Desert Island, was sentenced to 10 days in jail for making a false statement on her passport application in federal court in Maine. It’s unclear if she will be stripped off of her American citizenship by federal authorities but it is more likely to happen. Prosecutors say Arindela was already married when she married an American man in 2000. She moved to the U.S. in 2002 and later became a naturalized citizen, using her sister’s name. Arindela left her second husband and married another man in 2007. Arindela’s lawyer says his client escaped an abusive marriage in the Philippines and has been a obedience to the US laws. Filed under the category of Filipino woman , passport, U.S. citizenship, Identity theft
In spite of the rising prices of commodities and services and others due to the high inflation rate, many Filipinos believe that the country is on the right track. Just recently, the new minimum fare is being set to P10 while the minimum wage remains stuck. That is what the latest SWS survey indicates. Ads Sponsored Links The latest survey shows that from 70% in the second quarter of this year, the statistics went up to 75%. On the other hand, only 22% believed the Philippines is in the wrong path while 3% of the 1,500 respondents did not give an answer during the conducted survey. Malacañang welcomes this result as a vindication that the administration is doing their job the keep the country on track. “PRRD emphasized in numerous occasions that as government workers, we are here to serve the people. Our objective as public servants is thus being able to perform our respective duties well,” Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said. “Therefore, we treat the results of this recent survey not as an accolade but as an inspiration for our men and women in the government as they persist in carrying on with their roles in the service,” Panelo added. According to the presidential spokesperson, the strong public appreciation would further engage the Filipino people in supporting the Duterte administration in building “a nation where all Filipinos can experience comfortable and decent lives under a trustworthy government.” Filed under the category of commodities and services, high inflation rate, Filipinos, minimum fare, minimum wage, SWS survey
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Saturday, August 25, 2018

15 Problems Commonly Experienced By OFWs

The common goal of most Filipinos who travel and work abroad is to provide a better future for their family. They often disregard leaving their loved ones behind for the sake of better monthly pay provided by their overseas jobs, but of course, it costs a lot in different aspects.
True enough there are overseas Filipino workers (OFW) who succeeded in their chosen path but it is not a guarantee that everyone who will choose the same will harvest the similar result. Sad to say, there are many OFWs who return back to the Philippines as broke as before or even worse.
According to statistics,  there are around 10 million OFWs in the world located in 170 countries, with over a million in Saudi Arabia alone, followed by Japan, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates and Taiwan and still growing.
OFWs are most vulnerable to problems which include the usual news menu of abuse and maltreatment we read almost every day.

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High placement fees
OFWs in their willingness and great enthusiasm to go abroad, they will produce money and pay for whatever their recruitment agencies ask. Some of them are deeply indebted and has sold their properties and valuables due to high placement fees dictated by the recruiters.

Employer maltreatment and abuse
Maltreatment and abuse are common to the OFWs who are working as household service workers. Some OFWs are luckily get rescued but for some OFWs who came home inside a wooden box, it is very tragic.

Broken families due to an extra-marital affair 
The culprit that many people blame why they had extramarital affair abroad is homesickness and they are fighting it the wrong way. Miscommunication can also be a factor. Nevertheless, the results are very destructive to the family.

You can avoid this by maintaining consistent and meaningful conversations with your spouse and children even when you are far.

 Culture shock
For an OFW who had been deployed in an unfamiliar territory with diverse culture, many OFWs suffer culture shock. The things you can normally do in the Philippines might not be right in your host country. The language barrier is also a problem but not for long. Filipinos can easily overcome such problems due to our ability to adapt and adjust to our environment. Eventually, we can feel at home over the course of our contract in the country we are at.


 Scams
OFWs are often the target of scammers given the notion that OFWs are rich. Some OFWs who wanted to have a way to earn more through investments are being victimized by related scams like pyramiding and multi-level networking scams. Some others are getting blackmailed and extorted online with a threat to expose their private videos or photos they willingly made out of extreme boredom. There are also others who had fallen victim to people they knew online and they easily trusted without knowing about their true evil intentions.
Contract switching
Have you experienced being asked to sign another contract which offers less salary than what you have signed before your deployment? This is a common practice among recruiters and employers. Aside from smaller pay, they will cut off your privileges such as overtime pay, weekly day-off among others and you cannot do anything about it especially if you are illegally deployed by un-accredited recruiters.
 Being unable to save
When an OFW received their salary, it often slip-off their hands and will not stay for even a day. They will head straight to the remittance center and leave a small amount for them and send all the remaining to their family back home. Not that they do not realize the value of saving, it's just that they find it difficult to do so. The sad truth is that many OFWs even caught in neck-deep debts and coming home broke after years of working overseas. 
Homesickness
This happens not only to newbie OFWs but even for those who had been traveling and working back and forth overseas. To think that there are many ways to communicate with our family through modern technology, we still long for the physical presence of the person or things we miss.

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Being jailed for offenses they did not commit
It is a sad story that not all inside the foreign penitentiaries are guilty. Many of them are behind bars due to conviction on crimes they do not commit.
Illegal Recruitment
Due to lack of knowledge and proper information and failure to consult with the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), many OFWs fall prey to illegal recruiters.

Plunging value of the Philippine Peso
Lately, the value of Philippine peso seems to dive. Next, to the salary, the second most important thing for the OFWs to know is how much is the current exchange rate. If the exchange rate is down, you can see it on the face of the OFW. It could be positive because the value of the money they will receive may be higher. However, it means higher prices of commodities and even though the value becomes higher, it will definitely not enough to meet their needs. That is why it pays to learn how to invest properly and grow a profitable side business. This ensures you of a passive income that you can count on whenever the country’s economy adversely affects your household income.

 Getting caught in political and natural disasters abroad
Political unrest or natural disaster is inevitable and out of our control. However, if the OFW is wise enough and saved for their future, the effects of these sort of problems could be minimal to none.

Difficulty in getting assistance from consular and embassy officials 
The reason may be either the OFW is deployed in a remote area or the Philippine embassy in his country has limited manpower and so they are unable to attend to all OFWs seeking assistance.

Family problems back home
An OFW may experience such problems and the burden even grows heavy with the thought that you were not there to address the problem personally.

  Failed family business
OFWs, because they are not present physically, they entrust their hard-earned money to their relatives or spouses in good faith that it will be invested properly and used wisely. But due to lack of research and proper business planning, investments fail.

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There may be more problems that the OFWs encounter that are not mentioned here. However, these are not enough to keep Filipinos from seeking employment opportunities abroad. .
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What is the main reason why many Filipinos decided to leave their beloved family behind and work abroad? It is to earn more in order to be able to give their family the best possible future they can give. To buy the things they need, to have their own house to call their home, etc. The overseas Filipino workers (OFW) are usually breadwinners supporting even their extended families as well. The remittances the OFWs send to their loved ones used to be enough to pay their bills, mortgages and even a little extra for them to go to the mall and enjoy. Today, the families of the OFWs are experiencing difficulty in stretching their budget for the whole month due to the high prices of everything. From basic commodities, transport fares, school supplies, etc. Advertisement Godofredo's wife is an OFW in Malaysia. She needed to work there because the family cannot rely on his salary as a "barangay tanod" alone. They use the remittances they receive from his OFW wife for the education of their children, while his salary from his local job is used to pay their electric and water bills. Gina also experienced difficulty in making ends meet and forced to transfer her children to a public school because the remittances sent by her OFW husband is not enough anymore for their expenses. The remittances sent by OFWs abroad is considered the redeeming grace for the Philippine economy by helping stabilize the country's dollar reserve. Ads The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said that the OFW remittances had been slowing down and this year was the slowest flow of cash remittances in the past seventeen years. It is due to the repatriation program of the government, according to the BSP. From $13.8 Billion from January to June last year, OFW remittances had slightly gone up to $14.2 Billion at the same period this year. The government said headline inflation rate went up to 4.6 % in May as compared to 2.9% last year mainly caused by price increases in fish and seafood, fuel, lubricants, bread, and cereals. Average inflation at 4.1 %, higher than the government’s 2 - 4 % target for 2018. Due to the price hike, OFWs are encouraged to send at least 20% more of their usual remittance for their family to cope up with the experienced inflation, at least until the prices stabilized. Ads While OFWs do their best to provide for heir family back home, the latter also need to learn to value their sacrifices and hardships by spending the remittances wisely. It is important for them to know how to spend the remittances wisely as a way of helping their beloved OFW.
What is the main reason why many Filipinos decided to leave their beloved family behind and work abroad? It is to earn more in order to be able to give their family the best possible future they can give. To buy the things they need, to have their own house to call their home, etc. The overseas Filipino workers (OFW) are usually breadwinners supporting even their extended families as well. The remittances the OFWs send to their loved ones used to be enough to pay their bills, mortgages and even a little extra for them to go to the mall and enjoy. Today, the families of the OFWs are experiencing difficulty in stretching their budget for the whole month due to the high prices of everything. From basic commodities, transport fares, school supplies, etc. Advertisement Godofredo's wife is an OFW in Malaysia. She needed to work there because the family cannot rely on his salary as a "barangay tanod" alone. They use the remittances they receive from his OFW wife for the education of their children, while his salary from his local job is used to pay their electric and water bills. Gina also experienced difficulty in making ends meet and forced to transfer her children to a public school because the remittances sent by her OFW husband is not enough anymore for their expenses. The remittances sent by OFWs abroad is considered the redeeming grace for the Philippine economy by helping stabilize the country's dollar reserve. Ads The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said that the OFW remittances had been slowing down and this year was the slowest flow of cash remittances in the past seventeen years. It is due to the repatriation program of the government, according to the BSP. From $13.8 Billion from January to June last year, OFW remittances had slightly gone up to $14.2 Billion at the same period this year. The government said headline inflation rate went up to 4.6 % in May as compared to 2.9% last year mainly caused by price increases in fish and seafood, fuel, lubricants, bread, and cereals. Average inflation at 4.1 %, higher than the government’s 2 - 4 % target for 2018. Due to the price hike, OFWs are encouraged to send at least 20% more of their usual remittance for their family to cope up with the experienced inflation, at least until the prices stabilized. Ads While OFWs do their best to provide for heir family back home, the latter also need to learn to value their sacrifices and hardships by spending the remittances wisely. It is important for them to know how to spend the remittances wisely as a way of helping their beloved OFW.
What is the main reason why many Filipinos decided to leave their beloved family behind and work abroad? It is to earn more in order to be able to give their family the best possible future they can give. To buy the things they need, to have their own house to call their home, etc. The overseas Filipino workers (OFW) are usually breadwinners supporting even their extended families as well. The remittances the OFWs send to their loved ones used to be enough to pay their bills, mortgages and even a little extra for them to go to the mall and enjoy. Today, the families of the OFWs are experiencing difficulty in stretching their budget for the whole month due to the high prices of everything. From basic commodities, transport fares, school supplies, etc. Advertisement Godofredo's wife is an OFW in Malaysia. She needed to work there because the family cannot rely on his salary as a "barangay tanod" alone. They use the remittances they receive from his OFW wife for the education of their children, while his salary from his local job is used to pay their electric and water bills. Gina also experienced difficulty in making ends meet and forced to transfer her children to a public school because the remittances sent by her OFW husband is not enough anymore for their expenses. The remittances sent by OFWs abroad is considered the redeeming grace for the Philippine economy by helping stabilize the country's dollar reserve. Ads The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said that the OFW remittances had been slowing down and this year was the slowest flow of cash remittances in the past seventeen years. It is due to the repatriation program of the government, according to the BSP. From $13.8 Billion from January to June last year, OFW remittances had slightly gone up to $14.2 Billion at the same period this year. The government said headline inflation rate went up to 4.6 % in May as compared to 2.9% last year mainly caused by price increases in fish and seafood, fuel, lubricants, bread, and cereals. Average inflation at 4.1 %, higher than the government’s 2 - 4 % target for 2018. Due to the price hike, OFWs are encouraged to send at least 20% more of their usual remittance for their family to cope up with the experienced inflation, at least until the prices stabilized. Ads While OFWs do their best to provide for heir family back home, the latter also need to learn to value their sacrifices and hardships by spending the remittances wisely. It is important for them to know how to spend the remittances wisely as a way of helping their beloved OFW.
What is the main reason why many Filipinos decided to leave their beloved family behind and work abroad? It is to earn more in order to be able to give their family the best possible future they can give. To buy the things they need, to have their own house to call their home, etc. The overseas Filipino workers (OFW) are usually breadwinners supporting even their extended families as well. The remittances the OFWs send to their loved ones used to be enough to pay their bills, mortgages and even a little extra for them to go to the mall and enjoy. Today, the families of the OFWs are experiencing difficulty in stretching their budget for the whole month due to the high prices of everything. From basic commodities, transport fares, school supplies, etc. Advertisement Godofredo's wife is an OFW in Malaysia. She needed to work there because the family cannot rely on his salary as a "barangay tanod" alone. They use the remittances they receive from his OFW wife for the education of their children, while his salary from his local job is used to pay their electric and water bills. Gina also experienced difficulty in making ends meet and forced to transfer her children to a public school because the remittances sent by her OFW husband is not enough anymore for their expenses. The remittances sent by OFWs abroad is considered the redeeming grace for the Philippine economy by helping stabilize the country's dollar reserve. Ads The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said that the OFW remittances had been slowing down and this year was the slowest flow of cash remittances in the past seventeen years. It is due to the repatriation program of the government, according to the BSP. From $13.8 Billion from January to June last year, OFW remittances had slightly gone up to $14.2 Billion at the same period this year. The government said headline inflation rate went up to 4.6 % in May as compared to 2.9% last year mainly caused by price increases in fish and seafood, fuel, lubricants, bread, and cereals. Average inflation at 4.1 %, higher than the government’s 2 - 4 % target for 2018. Due to the price hike, OFWs are encouraged to send at least 20% more of their usual remittance for their family to cope up with the experienced inflation, at least until the prices stabilized. Ads While OFWs do their best to provide for heir family back home, the latter also need to learn to value their sacrifices and hardships by spending the remittances wisely. It is important for them to know how to spend the remittances wisely as a way of helping their beloved OFW.

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