Outstanding OFWs

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Being an OFW entails lots of things, some became more materialistic, others experienced sufferings beyond comprehensions, and for some few it made them charitable, philantrophist and even successful businessmen and businesswomen who became exemplary employers or "Boss" to their employees. A good example is the story of MARIA LUISA TAYCO founder of Pinokyo a non-profit organiztion which deals with children, instilling the value of always telling the truth and never lie. The group won the Good Samaritan Award
from the Rotary Club of Singapore in 2002.See full story Charity group founder's woes hobble OFW philanthropy.

Another maid to Cinderella story is from Rome, Italy, Norma Macalindong a former DH then became a successful business woman and now a politician in the said country. From humble beginning to a stature which is just a dream for others. Filipino resiliency and perseverance can indeed go a long long way, If you want to read the full story click here Ex-DH wins seat in Italian town council.

One of the characteristic of Filipino that is being hailed by other countries is honesty. One good example is the story of Melitza Anne Chan who works as assistant to the chief of the Dental Department of the Marabi Hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. An erroneos money transfer was made and in turn blew up her account with 10 Million Saudi Riyals, She can retire and have as many Dental Clinic she wants with that amount of money but she reported it to the bank instead.
See more of the inspiring stories of our Kababayan around the world INDIVIDUAL LIST OF OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS TO BE PROUD OF.

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Mga Bagong Bayani (OFW) Ipagbunyi inyong Kadakilaan

Sa bawat daan na iyong tinahak Sa mga luha sa mata mo pumatak Sa katawan mong pagod at batak Sa pamilya mong muntik mawasak Sa bawat mga araw na lumilipas Sa yugto ng buhay mong nalalagas Sa damdamin mong nagagasgas Sa mga nagdaraang mga oras Saan ka kaya patutungo? Sino kaya ang sa luha magpapatuyo? May hahagod kaya sa katawang hapo? Manitili kayang pamilya mo ay buo? Araw na lumipas maibabalik ba? Makikita ba mga sandaling nawala? Kaya pa ba sa bigat ng iyong dala? Oras na nagdaan mapapalitan ba? Mga Bagong Bayani....Ipagbunyi inyong kadakilaan..

Loans Available for OFW

The Philippine Government particularly OWWA (Overseas Workers Welfare Administration) which is the lead institution that serves the interest and welfare of member-Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) has come up with a program which main purpose is to help and Finance some livelihood programs of OFW and their families through Financial Loans. Please see below the description and the criteria for the said program.

Are OFW's Rich?

"Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are not rich. We have this notion that when someone is an OFW or based abroad, he or she is loaded. Not true. An OFW might earn from P50K-P300K a month, depending on the location. Those in Saudi Arabia or the United States might earn in the high range. But to say that they're 'rich' is a fallacy (amen!). There's no place like home - Living Abroad : For some OFW's the notion maybe true but for most it's a fallacy like what the author of the article where I got the excerpt said. I have seen the plight of some unfortunate Filipinos working here in Qatar and even heard of some earning as low as QR 700.00 that is roughly Php 8,360.00. Imagine the hardships and the sacrifices it takes just to earn that meagre amount so they can send money home. I just can't imagine how they are surviving with that salary as the cost of living here is relatively higher compared to Saudi Arabia. My food allowance here ranges from QR 5

OFW Chronicles: Filipinos Abroad

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