When I went to Vancouver in British Columbia, I thought of moving there someday because of the warmer weather. Their winter is like fall in Calgary. It often rain but not as much as in the Philippines. Vancouver is a perfect place for someone who comes from a tropical country. Then I thought of the […]
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Forgive Me for I Splurged on Shoes
Checking the email everyday has become a mundane task similar to brushing your teeth. You have to do it at least once a day. It is my routine to check the personal and deal-hunter email. Then I received an email from the Sample Sale Guys about upcoming sale on Toms shoes. I signed up years […]
Please Let Me Cancel My TFC Subscription
Nahulaan mo ba ang title ng mga episodes sa Maalaala Mo Kaya? The long-time running show of Charo Santos and On the Money (one of the shows advocating financial literacy in the Philippines) are the reasons why I applied for TFC subscription for two years. It is also known as The Filipino Channel. I had […]
Get Discounts with Pag-IBIG Loyalty Card
After becoming a member of Pag-IBIG, I knew that I’m slowly building up my retirement fund and getting closer to my dream house and farm. As I pay the contribution, I wonder what are the other benefits of a Pag-IBIG member. Then I found out about the Pag-IBIG Loyalty Card. I was still happy to […]
How to Renew NBI Clearance in the Philippines from Abroad
Living overseas for several years has kept me from thinking on how to renew NBI Clearance in the Philippines. I knew how to get the clearance if I’ll need it again. But the process changed and confused OFWs, including myself. Recently, my sibling helped a friend in Canada to get an NBI clearance in the […]
Send Money Online to the Philippines from Canada (Part 1)
Aside from sending balikbayan boxes in the Philippines, we Filipinos are also known for closed-family ties and hospitality, qualities that are extended to others, to strangers. So it’s not unusual to see Filipinos in remittance centers standing in queue to send money in the Philippines to financially support their loved ones back home. I’ve shared […]