OFWs SHOULD START INVESTING Overseas Filipino Workers, commonly known as OFW, have sacrificed to work in foreign countries to be able to provide a more comfortable life for their families, amplify their skills, and to be able to find better opportunities. But, it’s obviously because working abroad pays higher than locally. In the long run,…
Leader Who Inspired a Community: A Eulogy for Sir Oliver Tupaz Diong Today, we remember a remarkable leader, a mentor, and a friend—Sir Oliver Tupaz Diong. As an outstanding Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) leader, his legacy in Kuwait and among the Filipino community worldwide continues to echo in the lives he touched and the…
Leader Interview on HOW TO BE A GREAT LEADER: Serve and Inspire by Oliver Tupaz Diong Leader Interview on HOW TO BE A GREAT LEADER: Serve and Inspire by Oliver Tupaz Diong Effective leadership is not just about giving orders or seeking personal success; it’s about inspiring others, serving the greater…
New Shelter for Abused OFWs in Kuwait: A Real Blessing for Our Kabayans In April, a new shelter was officially opened by the Philippine Embassy in Kuwait, providing a safe haven for abused Filipino household service workers (HSWs). This newly built three-storey shelter, located in Hateen, is set to be an essential refuge for our…
There are about 220,000 Filipinos residing in the state of Kuwait, as shown by the official immigration record that was provided by the Philippine Ambassador to Kuwait Renato Pedro Villa at the 118th Philippines Independence Day celebration that took place a month ago. The overwhelming majority of them, which accounts for about sixty percent of…
“Our quality of life depends on the choices that we make every day.” -Anonymous- Investing in Stock Market and REITs are too overwhelming. With so much information to learn about Stock Market and REITS, sometimes we felt discouraged to push through on our investing journey. Now that REITs are still young, many finance professionals…
“Always find time for the things that make you feel happy to be alive.” -Anonymous- It’s September, and Christmas spirit is in the air. Christmas is the season of gift-giving. Recently, IWOK kicked off a surprise gift-giving to 11 children at a charitable institution here in Kuwait. The children are so delighted and grateful for…
You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only option you may have.
Neither of us is perfect, but we can be perfectly imperfect people.
You don’t have to be afraid. Fear not.
Because God will never leave us.
And He will lift you up.
However, not all OFWs are able to manage their finances well. In reality, some are able to handle their finances well, and some are not able to grow their savings. This leaves us the question, why? Here are 5 money mistakes that you, yourself might be committing. Not making a budget plan FIlipinos choose to…
10 Money Lessons that You should Learn… to Save Your Future Money is essential: And to enjoy everything the world has to offer, even the little things, you have to earn and make money. Navigating the world of personal finance can be overwhelming, even for an adult who has quite a bit of experience…