When you’re working abroad, you carry both opportunities and responsibilities. The money you send home keeps families afloat, pays for education, or builds long-term dreams. But even with steady remittances, there are times when extra financial support is needed. That’s where the BDO Kabayan Personal Loan comes in. This program is designed specifically for Overseas … Read more
When you work abroad, handling important matters back home in the Philippines can be a challenge. Whether it’s selling property, applying for a Pag-IBIG loan, or claiming benefits, you can’t always be physically present. That’s where a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) becomes essential. For OFWs, this legal document gives a trusted representative (called the … Read more
Filipinos working overseas often carry the weight of supporting families, investing in homes, or preparing for long-term stability. That’s why access to trusted financial partners is essential. Metrobank offers different types of loans designed for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), with flexible terms and the ability to apply even while abroad. Explore the loan types, requirements, … Read more
Before signing a job contract, it’s important to know and to understand everything that it entails. For example, what could be a possible cause or reason for companies to dismiss or terminate workers? Likewise, what are the conditions in which an employee may terminate the contract and ask for severance pay? In Taiwan, employers need … Read more
The country offers plenty of opportunities, not just for job seekers, but also for students who wish to pursue special training. For example, there’s the Filipino Young Farmers Internship Program in Taiwan (FYFIPT), which is designed for those who aspire to be farmer leaders and “agri-preneurs.” Another training program that young Filipinos may apply for … Read more
The Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO), particularly its Assistance to Nationals (ATN) section, is always ready to help Filipinos in Taiwan when it comes to labor issues, medical emergencies, and other matters. But did you know that there’s a local hotline that provides valuable services to foreign workers? We’re talking about the 1955 Foreign … Read more
Among the most in-demand jobs in Taiwan that Filipinos can apply for include welders, factory workers, nurses, and caregivers. Aside from these, there’s another profession that many companies are looking for: engineers. With the booming construction and manufacturing industries, different types of engineers can find work in the country. These include civil engineers, electrical engineers, … Read more
The Taiwan Labor Law mentions the rights and responsibilities of employees and their employers. These provisions have been established to make sure that the safety and well-being of everyone — including local and foreign workers — is protected. Indeed, safety is of the utmost importance in the workplace, since it involves people’s physical, mental, and … Read more
The manufacturing sector in Taiwan has been flourishing for many years now, especially the electronics and ICT (Information and Communications Technology) industry. To this day, there are many companies hiring factory workers, including overseas Filipinos. Among these workers are those who are skilled in using different types of machinery. Machine operators, also called “production operators,” … Read more
When I first landed in Taiwan, I thought the hardest part would be the work itself. But what really tested me were the everyday moments — buying food, riding the train, or trying to connect with coworkers. These small but constant adjustments added up to what we often call culture shocks for Filipinos in Taiwan. … Read more
