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Online banking security: 7 tips every OFW should know

Whether you’re checking your savings account on the Internet or sending money home through person-to-person (P2P) payment apps, you need to be mindful of online banking security measures to keep your funds safe and ensure they reach the people you love.


kabayan remit By Jessica Santiago 15 March 2024 0 Comments
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How to get an OWWA OFW eCard

An OWWA OFW eCard is a form of identification that proves an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) is an active member of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA). Using this free ID, OFWs can easily enjoy the benefits that come with being an active OWWA member. Learn how to get your OFW eCard here.


kabayan remit By Jessica Santiago 1 March 2024 0 Comments
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How to be an OFW: A guide to the OFW process

We all want a better life for ourselves and our loved ones. For some Filipinos, attaining this dream entails going abroad either temporarily or for good. Get to know the OFW process, its requirements, and its risks through this simple guide.


kabayan remit By Jessica Santiago 21 February 2024 0 Comments
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How to apply for an OWWA membership

A Filipino automatically gains an OWWA membership when they become an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) and submit their contract to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) for evaluation. However, their membership is only valid for a certain amount of time. Additionally, some OFWs find work while already abroad and must process their OWWA requirements outside the Philippines. Here's how to apply for or renew your OWWA membership.


kabayan remit By Jessica Santiago 13 February 2024 0 Comments
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Investing in real estate for OFWs

Being an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) means working to support your loved ones back home; however, it also means preparing for a future where you no longer need to leave them behind. Find out how you can earn by owning or investing in property. In this article, we’ve highlighted some of the common ways you can generate income through residential real estate.


kabayan remit By Jessica Santiago 2 January 2024 0 Comments
Top 10 online scams OFWs should know

10 online scams OFWs should know

Overseas Filipino workers endure the challenges of being far from their families to make a living, and there are people out there waiting to trick them into giving their hard-earned money away. To prevent falling into a fraudster’s trap, here are the 10 online scams OFWs should know.In the past, scams usually happened face to face, but now these crimes have found their way into the internet.


kabayan remit By Jessica Santiago 11 December 2023 0 Comments