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September 25

Lian Paz Reflects On Considering Being An OFW

Lian Paz says, "I was thinking to go out of the country to work para sa future ng mga bata... Naiiyak ako iniisip ko pa lang."

Lian Paz recently posted her reflections on work and motherhood on Instagram. Her post reads:“Looking back to the time I was thinking to go out of the country to work para sa future ng mga bata, waah naiiyak ako iniisip ko pa
Real Parenting

September 12

Hindi Ako Favorite Ni Lola | Smart Parenting

This #SPConfession is from a mom who was raised by her lola.

“Grabe pala talaga ang trauma. Kahit matagal na, bumabalik. I am already 27 years old, married, with two kids. Bumalik ako ng province namin without my husband because he is working. Kasama ko ang mga kids para magbakasyon for a month at
Real Parenting

April 10

This Former OFW Admits Her Dream Is To Be A Stay At Home Mom

This former OFW says leaving her career to be a hands-on mom is her dream.

Michelle Laguitao-Manalo used to be too shy to admit her dream job to the point where she would invent one. That's because her dream job, which she currently has, is to be a stay-at-home mom. It was a social media post of
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January 21

When Should You Consider Becoming An OFW?

She admits acting and is the only work she's ever known.

We often see celebrities on expensive vacays with their impeccable collection of designer bags, but being an artista isn't an automatic ticket to luxury. Case in point: Jennica Garcia, who started her acting career in 2007, admits that she planned to become
Home

January 19

Single Mom's Cozy Minimalist Home In Japan

Homeowner Rhia Cruz shows us the product of her sipag at tiyaga in the Land of the Rising Sun.

For most Filipinos, their dream is to have their very own home. All the more if you’re living overseas.36-year-old Overseas Filipino Worker Rhia Cruz, for instance, was able to buy her very own house while working in Japan, a major investment as
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August 12

P1.8M Home Cozy But Functional Tiny Living

Here's their practical tips for building your own tiny house

OFW couple Edward and Pinky Doros’ space may be only 65 square meters, but that’s not stopping them from living big in this cozy, comfy, aesthetically pleasing, and functional environment.The husband and wife initially purchased a 250 square meter lot in Bulacan back in
Inspiration

August 11

OFW Leaves Dubai For A Simple Farm Life In Tiaong, Quezon

After 10 years as a financial manager in Dubai, Ivy has moved her family back to the Philippines to tend to a farm and live a simpler way of life.

Dubbed as “modern day heroes” for helping uplift the Philippine economy, Overseas Filipino Workers, or OFWs, truly embody the concepts of love and sacrifice. As if answering a divine calling, Filipinos were encouraged to emigrate to different countries to aid in the
Real Parenting

April 22

OFW Nurse Surviving The Pandemic And Yemen Civil War

It broke her heart not to be able to take care of her sick daughter even if she is a nurse herself

“It is difficult to be a mother when your job takes you away from your children,” says Teresita Sabio, a Nursing Activity Manager for Doctors Without Borders.And it is even harder if your job calls for something higher than yourself—a war and
Inspiration

January 13

This OFW Mom Became A Fashion Designer At Age 50

Despite her age, she never gave up on her dream of being a fashion designer.

In Canada, another Filipina is making a name for herself in the fashion world. Mommy Genette Muhar is currently the proud owner and CEO of Gnetz Design, a clothing business she established in Canada at the age of 50.Genette, however, had to work
Travel

December 29

Pinay Mom Reveals Life As A Tractor Driver In Canada

‘Put in mind that working abroad is not paradise, it’s way opposite of what people imagine. Be prepared.’

Canada takes pride in being one of the world's most diverse and cosmopolitan nations. Because of its natural beauty, sophisticated cities, and international cuisine, most Filipinos have picked Canada as their top destination for visiting, studying, working, and immigrating.However, establishing a new
Travel

December 21

Pinay Shares Life As A Dairy Farmer In New Zealand

"Green na green, walang mga masasamang tao, walang polusyon. Napatunayan namin na totoo talaga iyon"

“Sino ba naman ‘yung ayaw magkaroon ng magandang future? And when it comes to New Zealand sa isip-isip natin green na green, walang mga masasamang tao, walang polusyon. And napatunayan naman namin na totoo talaga iyon,” Dairy Farmer Jennifer Abobo told Summit
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November 17

It Took 20 Years For This Family To Achieve Their Dream House

The OFW dad worked in Saipan for 20 years.

Every family aspires to have their dream house, even if it takes them years to achieve it.In the case of the Fernandez family in Bulacan, 20 years proved to be just the right time. All those years, dad Alex worked as a
Inspiration

October 24

Higit Php25 Million Ang Namana Ng Pinay Domestic Helper Sa Amo

Nagmamay-ari na siya ngayon ng five-storey building at ilang negosyo.

Meet Daisy Bucad-Eng, isang dating domestic helper sa Hong Kong.Si Daisy ay isa na ngayong milyonarya. Pinamanahan siya ng PHP25 milyon ng kanyang namayapang amo.May pag-aari si Daisy ngayon ng five-story building, lupain, bahay, alahas, at pera.Si Daisy ay taga-Mountain Province na
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August 31

Former OFW Builds Retirement Home In Cavite

Simple, inviting, and with a spacious outdoor area perfect for unwinding!

After years of working hard and taking care of the family, many, if not all couples start planning for retirement. The lists may vary — from traveling and enjoying activities they missed out on in their early years to dreaming about having
Labor & Childbirth

May 13

Giving Birth In The Middle East: Pinay Nurse Shares Her Story

She and her husband are nurses in the Middle East.

My husband and I, both nurses working in the Middle East, found out we were expecting mid-October 2019 while spending our yearly vacation in the Philippines. We decided we would come home in May 2020 for our baby’s delivery in mid-June 2020.My
Real Parenting

April 24

The Student Dad | My Smart Parenting Story

This dad comes from a family of overseas Filipino workers.

Last March 2021, we asked our readers to submit their answers to this question: “How did Smart Parenting help you on your parenting journey?”We’ve chosen the 10 finalists from all over the country. But YOU get to decide who goes home with P100,000 by voting for
Inspiration

March 26

Pinay Public School Teacher Gets Teaching Job In United States

She was hired in the middle of the pandemic.

The global pandemic has affected us in different ways, including the loss of livelihood and income. But in challenging times like these when our resilience is tested, many of us still manage to turn things around for the better.We first heard of
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January 27

How To Apply In POEA: The First Steps To Become An OFW

You can find an overseas job in-person or online.

People often ask how to apply in POEA (or the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration). But that is not the right question exactly (unless you mean applying for a job inside the agency).As stated in its website, POEA’s primary mission is to facilitate
Inspiration

September 6

OFW Went From Cruise Chef To Fish Vendor To Survive The Pandemic

He lost most of his savings trying to help relatives and other family members.

The COVID-19 pandemic greatly affected the jobs and livelihood of many Filipinos, including Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who were forced to repatriate when lockdowns began in other countries. It became a challenge, then, for our kababayans to find a new source of
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September 5

Lloyd Cadena's Final Vlog Was About The House He Gifted His Mom

He wanted her to have her dream home in time for her retirement.

Yesterday, September 4, 2020, news broke that Lloyd Cadena, a popular Pinoy YouTuber, had passed away.On his official Facebook page, a short statement from his family read: “It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we announce the untimely demise of

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