According to the http://www.thefreedictionary.com

Mendicant is defined as: Depending on alms for a living; practicing begging.

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Want a quick and convenient way to transact with the SSS and other government agencies while in the Philippines?

In this video, we find out the SSS transactions that are available at the SSS satellite office in Robinson’s Galleria Ortigas. The SSS office is part of the Linkod Pinoy Center which includes the SSS, GSIS, PhilHealth, Immigration (Passport renewal), Pag-ibig and more coming up.

SSS Services at Robinsons Malls

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Have you ever felt that you’re not able to save any money? Trabaho ka ng trabaho pero wala namang bunga ang iyong pera. I’m sure many OFWs feel frustrated when they keep on working but do not feel the fulfillment of the money they earn. Parang puro nalang trabaho pero walang nararating.

I’ve learned a simple way to manage finances. It’s called THE MONEY JARS.

The money jars are aligned with the principle that: EARNINGS – SAVINGS = SPENDING . Each time you receive earnings, allot money for your savings (the first 6 jars) and THEN you have the remainder for your spending (the 7th jar).

Money Jars – Simple Finance Management via eOFW.Net

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Nasa BPI ako kanina. Habang hinihintay ang aking numero sa pila, nakita ko itong advertisement tungkol sa BPI TO WORLD GLOBAL PAYMENTS na outbound remittance.

 BPI to World Global Payments makes it easy when sending funds from the PHILIPPINES to anywhere in the world.

Adhering to its commitment, BPI makes it easy by delivering the funds to the beneficiary fast, safe and hassle-free way.

Ang akala ko nung umpisa ay remittance ito mula sa ibang bansa papunta sa alinmang bansa. Matapos kong basahin ang ilan pang websites, nakita ko na outbound remittance pala ito. Mga remittance ito mula sa Pilipinas papunta sa ibang bansa.

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Personal Finance Guru, Suze Orman was in the Philippines on an invitation by Bank of the Philippine Islands on “financial wellness”. 

Suze Orman is the host of CNBC’s Suze Orman show and the author of best-selling books on personal finance and financial literacy.

Orman has Filipinos under her employ so she has an idea of financial concerns of the OFWs.  An article mentioned how one of her employees didn’t want to go back to Philippines anymore for a visit because it seems all your relatives want is money.  A story probably all too familiar with a lot of OFWs.

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As of 19 December 2011, the death toll for Typhoon Sendong has been placed at 823 surpassing that of Typhoon Ondoy.

Pinoys all over the world can help victims of Typhoon Sendong in the Philippines.

Send donations through:

Philippine Red Cross – They accept cash, check, credit card, G-Cash, or through SMS. Just click on the link  for details.

‘Tis the season of giving and there’s no better time than now to share our blessings with the less fortunate victims of Typhoon Sendong who will be spending Christmas mourning for their loss. May God bless them and give them strength, and may God bless those who extend their helping hand.