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From Reception Desk to Restaurant Empire
Rita Maria Reyes
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May 28, 2026

From Reception Desk to Restaurant Empire

Anyone who steps foot in the United Arab Emirates ...
STATE 101 Shutdown: How Filipinos Can Avoid Illegal Visa Consultancy Scams
James Ramos
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May 27, 2026

STATE 101 Shutdown: How Filipinos Can Avoid Illegal Visa Consultancy Scams

In May 2026, Philippine authorities shut down STAT...
Small Wins: How to Build a Healthier Lifestyle Without the Burnout
Rita Maria Reyes
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May 26, 2026

Small Wins: How to Build a Healthier Lifestyle Without the Burnout

We often think that living a healthy lifestyle mea...
Navigating customs regulations for 2026 Balikbayan shipments
James Ramos
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May 25, 2026

Navigating customs regulations for 2026 Balikbayan shipments

The Bureau of Customs would implement stricter gui...
OFW survives pandemic and builds Dubai property firm
Rita Maria Reyes
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May 22, 2026

OFW survives pandemic and builds Dubai property firm

While the Department of Migrant Workers struggles ...
DepEd adopts three-term calendar and stops learning losses
James Ramos
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May 20, 2026

DepEd adopts three-term calendar and stops learning losses

A three-term school calendar for School Year 2026 ...
Government finalizes Philippine Independence Day 2026 plans and public anticipates massive weekend festivities
Rita Maria Reyes
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May 19, 2026

Government finalizes Philippine Independence Day 2026 plans and public anticipates massive weekend festivities

As the country marks its one hundred twenty-eighth...
DMW shifts to digital OFW Pass and eases airport protocols
James Ramos
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May 19, 2026

DMW shifts to digital OFW Pass and eases airport protocols

Between 2025 to 2026, the Department of Migrant Wo...
Money: How It Works and Why It Matters Today
James Ramos
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Feb 6, 2026

Money: How It Works and Why It Matters Today

If you’re planning where to put your money in the ...
Money: How It Works and How to Manage It Wisely
James Ramos
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Feb 6, 2026

Money: How It Works and How to Manage It Wisely

In the Philippines, your lifestyle depends less on...