Reading Time: 9 minutesFor many Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), managing government contributions while living abroad can sometimes feel complicated. We may be thousands of miles away from the Philippines, but fortunately, many government services are now becoming accessible online. One of these services is Virtual Pag-IBIG, an online facility that…
Reading Time: 8 minutesFor an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, processing important documents from the Philippines can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to do everything on a budget. When my husband and I needed an authenticated copy of our Marriage Certificate for use in…
Reading Time: 7 minutes“They’ll never forget, never forgive, no matter who the enemy is, son. Better just to start a new life. Be someone else.”— Jeff VanderMeer Every new year gives us another opportunity to pause, look back, and appreciate how far we have come. The past may have brought…
Reading Time: 8 minutesWe spend so much of our lives taking care of other people, meeting deadlines, finishing responsibilities, paying bills, working, cleaning, cooking, and trying to keep everything together. But somewhere in the middle of all that busyness, we sometimes forget one very important person: ourselves. Treating yourself is…
Reading Time: 8 minutesIf you live and work in the UAE, you have probably heard about National Bonds. Maybe you’ve seen announcements about someone winning a cash prize or a luxury car. Maybe you’ve heard stories from friends who have been saving regularly through the program. Or perhaps you’ve simply…
