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SSS Contribution Inquiry System

If you can’t get your SSS Contribution detail via SSS Online Inquiry System because SSS is doing their system maintenance work, you can also try their Text-SSS short messaging service which is available for Globe, Smart and Talk ‘N Text subscribers. Text fee per inquiry is P2.50.
Text-SSS is a SMS-based information service system that [...]


OFW option to cope up with the peso-dollar forex trend

Photo on left shows the Peso-Dollar exchange rate on November, 2003 photo courtesy of Agence France-Presse. Those were the days when the dollar value is at its best performance. Today however, the Peso-Dollar closes to 41.85Php - that is 24.73% lower !
The strengthening of peso against the dollar for the past 37 [...]


6 Steps to Financial Independence

In the game of the rat race, the goal is to become financially free.  For the past weeks, I’ve been browsing online articles from financial planners hoping to find some tips how to attain financial independence.  Interestingly, I come accross the blog of Charles Amoroso, a Filipino Financial Planner talking about the 6 Steps [...]


POEA suspends direct hiring memo for OFWs

Good to know that our voice had reached the concern officials that suspend the controversial MC-04 POEA memo.  Personally, this is the best move if the gov’t are really concern on the welfare and safety of us - OFWs and would-be OFWs.  Don’t know yet the MC-04? I advise you to read the previous post [...]


Migrating to New Zealand

Are you thinking of migrating to New Zealand? If your answer is yes then I believe the frequently asked questions below might be of use to you. From the www.immigration.govt.nz via ofwguide.com. 
Do I need a job offer to be granted a work permit/visa? An employment offer is often required [...]