Jul
28
A Father at Sea: Get to know the Munzones Family
By OFWguru on Jul 28, 2015
Family is the most important thing in our lives. Especially in the Philippines, it’s the rock that keeps us going through the tribulations that life throws at us. We are used to constantly text messaging and keeping in touch with loved ones throughout so having a family member working abroad is a...
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Jul
28
Getting to know The Cristobals
By OFWguru on Jul 28, 2015
OFW life is not the easiest. Even for OFW blogger family, The Cristobal, life with their family living apart in two countries can be taxing and requires a lot of compromise. The patriarch of the family Tristan works as an auditor in Saudi Arabia for almost four years, while wife Carmi and their d...
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Sep
28
So You Want to Workabroad?
By OFWguru on Sep 28, 2015
You've made the decision, informed your friends and family and are now just waiting for a call back from an agent for an interview or an actual job offer. You’ve heard the success stories and want to experience the same thing for yourself. However, every successful homecoming hides hardship, and ...
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Oct
09
Getting to Know Mompreneur Mitchteryosa
By OFWguru on Oct 09, 2015
Mitch Carvalho is the owner of mitchteryosa.com, a site that features a variety of content such as parenting, OFW stories, beauty and fashion, home improvement and many more. She first created the site to document her first born’s antics and growing years. She is a mompreneur, having 2 lovely dau...
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Oct
23
The Kwentuhero from the Middle East
By OFWguru on Oct 23, 2015
James de la Cruz, also known as kwentuhero, is the owner of OFW sa Disyerto, a blogspot for OFWs. He is an OFW in the Middle East. He started working abroad when he was 24 and he went through the hardships that many Filipinos living in other countries experience. Despite the hardships, there were...
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Feb
12
5 Smart Investments for OFWs
By OFWguru on Feb 12, 2016
Working abroad has both
its ups and downs. Being based in a different country often leads to a higher
salary, a brand new environment, and a newfound mindset that you gained by
living away from the Philippines. It’s tempting for an OFW working abroad to feel
like they have a ton of money; wal...
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Feb
29
6 Money Mistakes OFWs Commit and How to Beat Them
By Bea Bongat of Moneymax.ph on Feb 29, 2016
There are more than 2 million Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) taking up employment in various parts of the globe – from nearby Singapore to far-flung European nations. Whichever part of the world you’re in, you’re bound to see a small goods store selling local products or a kapwa Pinoy ...
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