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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Tanging Tanglaw (Tula para sa mga OFW)

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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.

OFW Chronicles: Filipinos Abroad

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