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.

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Good to know that the SSS is interacting with the general public via Facebook and YouTube. This is a good opportunity for Filipinos here and abroad to learn more about SSS.

SSS on Facebook

The SSS Facebook page is at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Philippine-Social-Security-System/102761037867?sk=wall&filter=2

The Philippine SSS Facebook Page

Here are some tips in using the SSS Facebook Page:  Continue reading this post…

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Wherever you are, hope you are having a meaningful All Saint’s Day. Here’s an article related to death of a relative.

The untimely death of a family member poses a dilemma for some OFWs.

Should I go home to attend the wake/funeral?
Or instead of spending for airfare, should I just send home the money to help in the expenses of the wake/funeral?

I’m sure it isn’t a simple decision for most OFWs. There are the family obligations to consider, there are social duties and expectations.

But here is a service that at least gives an option for OFWs who could not come home to attend the wake.

Enter St. Peter Chapels’ e-Burol. The St. Peter Chapels website describes e-Burol:

St Peter Chapels e-Burol

The St. Peter Chapels E-Burol is the FREE online viewing facility of St. Peter Chapels. Continue reading this post…

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I’ve been using the Global Pinoy Center in SM Baguio. I use the center to access the internet, chat with my sister in Australia, sometimes even video conference using Skype.

In this article, I give a video tour of the Global Pinoy Center in SM Baguio. It features a comfortable lounge, BDO Remittance services, Free computer+internet use for members, FREE wi-fi (exclusive for members, password protected), Free IDD calls (for a limited period), a cellphone charging station and free drinks (coffee or iced tea).

To avail of these services, just fill-up a form, present a valid ID and pay P150 for the membership card.

See the Video Tour of SM Global Pinoy Center :   Continue reading this post…

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It’s important for an OFW family to choose a Philippine Bank that addresses the financial needs of the family. For simple remittance management and savings, I’m sure there will be one or two banks that best fit the family’s needs.

Sometimes the accessibility of a bank becomes the default criteria for opening an account. But when the family considers further, they may find more reasons to choose one bank over the other.

Here are 5 things to consider when choosing a bank for the OFW family.

Compare banks before choosing one for your OFW Family. (Image via www.investmentphilippines.com)

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Wouldn’t it be great if an OFWs can buy a car for their family in the Philippines even while the OFW is abroad? Wouldn’t it be great if the OFW can pay monthly installments directly for the car through remittances?

Enter Honda CAREmittance!

Honda CAREmittance helps OFWs buy a car through monthly amortizations via remittances

Honda Caremittance is a convenient way of buying a brand new Honda car for your family in the Philippines. You may now set your order via internet and send payment through BPI Express Remittance center, RCBC Telemoney Center and our new partner BDO Remittance Center near you.

The Honda CAREmittance program that provides  Continue reading this post…

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