Connecting the World
Yvette Mejia is a 28-year-old lady who spent her early years in the Philippines. A nurse by profession, she migrated to Canada in 2014. Betty, her friends fondly call her, wasn’t sure what to expect. Unlike other migrant stories, Betty’s was different. Since she’s staying with her relatives, she didn’t have to deal with homesicknessRead more about GLOBAL EXPATS FEATURE: LET A LASS TAKE YOU TRAIL HIKING IN CANADA[…]
Filipino foreign workers in Barcelona, Spain must be so lucky to have true heroes around them. During the August 2017 terror attack in Spain, Jaime Gutierrez actively looked around to provide a helping hand to anyone who might be needing it. The terror attack victimized a Filipino family in Barcelona vacationing from Ireland. Jaime,Read more about GLOBAL EXPATS FEATURE: JAIME GUTIERREZ, A TRUE OFW HERO[…]
While the Philippines, being a top exporter of labor all over the globe, doesn’t have a concrete policy to care for Filipino migrant workers yet, a group of courageous overseas workers themselves commenced a movement that aims to support every OFW. Centro Filipino for Returning Migrants or CF4RM, is a religious organization that binds OFWsRead more about GLOBAL EXPATS FEATURE: CENTRO FILIPINO, A CRADLE FOR GLOBAL WORKERS.[…]
Check out this awesome team in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia consisting of Filipino common workers! For a nation who customary sends their natives in other lands to contribute to their economy’s growth, there’s nothing unusual anymore when a Filipino decides to leave the country for good in exchange of a greener pasteur. Adjusting to a newRead more about GLOBAL EXPATS FEATURE: THE ‘FOSLIM’ ALL-GIRL OFW SPORTS GROUP IN MALAYSIA![…]
Starting out a family can be a handful so choosing the right life partner is important. This young couple found each other and couldn’t ask for more. You couldn’t deny how devoted they are to each other. Meet Aman and Palvi Malli from Daly City, California. The Indian couple met in the Philippines but decidedRead more about GLOBAL EXPATS FEATURE: The MALLI Sweethearts of California[…]
The thought of living in a different country gives most people utmost excitement. Imagine living your life in an entirely different way like witnessing a completely new culture, practicing new traditions, meeting new people and a chance to live your life in a new perspective. That feeling where every thing is new just gives aRead more about REALITY CHECK: ARE YOU READY TO WORK OVERSEAS?[…]
This era of high technology has its own pros and cons and it’s good to know that the health field is benefiting from it too. Help is just one download away most especially to those who are trying to win a battle towards depression. Here is a list of mobile apps that offers a wideRead more about 5 Phone Apps that Ease Out Depression[…]
She thought she was dying. For a while, her world stopped. How can it possibly happen to her when she knew in her heart she has never done anything to deserve a lump on her chest. A lump that could compromise everything in her life. Could it be The Big C? She hopes not.Read more about GLOBAL EXPATS FEATURE: HER LIFE IN A NUTSHELL[…]
The Philippines’ very own overseas workforce has done so much for the economic growth of their country. In March 2017, the total remittances from OFWs all over the world have gone up to $2.615 Billion hitting a 10.7% growth compared to its previous performance in the same quarter of 2016, according to the BangkoRead more about EASY MONEY-MAKING CONCEPTS FOR FILIPINOS WHILE WORKING ABROAD[…]
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