Meet the Ateneo OF-LIFE Secretariat 2023 Bangkok

Ateneo OF-LIFE LSE is a 12-day empowerment program designed for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) which focuses on areas of leadership, financial literacy and social entrepreneurship.

ATENEO OF-LIFE LSE Thailand opens for fourth batch of enrollees

The program supports OFW in Thailand with subsidized registration fee of THB 4,500 for non-corporate professionals while those with corporate jobs have to pay the amount of THB 9,000.

Filipino man shot by Hongkong police over noise complaint

The police officers went to a flat where a group of Filipinos were reportedly drinking and being rowdy.

PHL BI braces for new Aklan-Taiwan international flights

Tansingco said that the inaugural flight from Caticlan to Taipei by Royal Air is scheduled on December 13.

PhilHealth increases premium contributions by 4.5% starting 2023

The premium contributions will be collected from those earning at least P10,000 monthly.

Striving former Pinoy teacher in Thailand asks help for his Nissen fundoplication surgical operation

A quick googling for the said operation ranges from US$9,000-$30,000 depending on the medical facility and other factors.

Thai gov’t approves longer stays for tourists with visa on arrival

This means that Filipino tourists in Thailand can stay up to 45 days, 15 days more than the usual maximum of 30 days. This is a temporary measure which will last until March next year.

SPLET 2022 will be at EIS on Oct 2, Sunday

The 2022 Special Professional Licensure Examination for Teachers (SPLET) has been rescheduled to October 02, 2022, Sunday

Thailand prefers Filipinos, to offer thousands of tourism job opportunities soon

Minister Ratchakitprakarn expressed the inclination toward Filipino workers noting their impressive command of the English language which is a must in Thailand's growing number of foreign tourists and guests.

UPDATE: August 22, deadline of application for SPLE for Filipino teachers in Thailand

Interested applicants may apply through the PRC Online Application System at https://online.prc.gov.ph up to Wednesday, August 10, 2022

289 OFWs deported from Kuwait due to migrant labor issues

DMW-OWWA reported that 141 of them were brought directly to the quarantine facilities due to insufficient vaccination documents. Seven of them were given medical help for various health needs. Two are cancer patients, three are pregnant, and children.

Why Pag-IBIG MP2 is a good investment for OFWs?

Pag-IBIG MP2 investment program is risk-free, budget-friendly, allows your money to accumulate more, and is so convenient to do.

Congratulations to All Filipino Trail Runners Who Participated in the Tanaosri Trail Run 2021 and Chachaoengsao Marathon

Another successful trail run down the books for all the Filipino runners who participated in the Tanaosri Trail Run 2021 last Sunday, July 3, 2022.  The theme of the race is called “Impossible Possible.”  In other words, there is a lot of work preparation. Tanaosri Trail Run is considered one of the most challenging trails […]

Congratulations to Filipino Riders for finishing the Shimano MTB Experience

Aside from the weight factor, the riding techniques are different from road biking. One of the techniques you face is handling the seat post position.

Ateneo LSE Thailand holds 3rd commencement exercises 

Congratulations to the graduates of Ateneo Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship Program, known as Ateneo OF-LIFE LSE, in Thailand on June 19! The Ateneo OF-LIFE LSE is an executive program for overseas Filipino workers under Ateneo School of Government (ASoG) of the Ateneo De Manila University.

Thai cabinet approves temporary lifting of TM6 for foreign visitors

Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha told in a cabinet meeting that the proposed plan would lessen the time for foreign visitors to remain in the airport upon arrival, and thus alleviating the congestion