Category: Family

5 Types of People You Should Make Friends with If You’re a New OFW

I was an OFW (Overseas Filipino Worker) in the Middle East for almost a quarter of my life. Just like the many Filipinos in Hongkong, Singapore, Italy, or in the US whether it’s the West or East Coast, it wouldn’t be really hard to find a fellow kababayan to get along with in the Middle East.

Just look around your local community and you’ll surely find Pinoys in the supermarket, in malls, restaurants, car repair shops, tailor shops, basketball courts, sports centers, gyms, and in churches. And when you do, never hesitate to greet them and know their names. You’ll surely see them around again soon.

But while it’s good to have many acquaintances around, it’s also very important that you build friendships with the few trustworthy ones only and those who will be there for you when you need a helping hand. Here are 5 types of people you should build friendships with if you are a new OFW. Continue reading 5 Types of People You Should Make Friends with If You’re a New OFW

7 Reasons Why Renting is Better than Buying a House

One of the most sought after dreams of many Filipinos is to own a house. With the growing number of OFWs and relatively well-paying jobs locally, real estate companies and developers look at them as potential clients. It’s no wonder that condos and subdivisions are popping up in almost every corner of the country.

Historically, Filipino families either have existing land to build their own homes, or buy a new one, or rent a home from someone else.

While both renting and buying have their own respective advantages, renting can be considered to be a better option for you especially if your financial capability is not yet fully-established, i.e. no steady job yet, indebted, or still saving up for a brand new home.

Here are seven reasons why most Filipinos with no properties can have better financial edge by renting than buying a new one. Continue reading 7 Reasons Why Renting is Better than Buying a House

EKSTRA: How OFWs Earn Extra Cash to Send Home

Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) are well known multi-taskers, performing several duties at the same time. This delicate balancing act requires not just skills but a deep sense of commitment and focus to make life better for their loved ones.

This perhaps is best illustrated in “Europe”, a short film by BDO Kabayan, about a female impersonator who works in Europe. Inspired by true events, “Europe” shows the great lengths a father will go to in order to provide for his family. Continue reading EKSTRA: How OFWs Earn Extra Cash to Send Home