“Buy when everyone else is selling and hold when everyone is buying. That’s not just a catchy slogan. It’s the very essence of successful investing.” -J. Paul Getty- SSS enforces its mandatory online transaction and checkless disbursement This photo was taken from: Facebook: Philippine Social Security System – SSS On 21 September, the SSS…
“Happiness is not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort.” -Franklin D. Roosevelt- Salary loans applications via SSS Mobile App re-enabled This photo was taken from: Philippine Social Security System – SSS Good news mga Kababayan! As we face new beginnings amidst…
“Financial peace isn’t the acquisition of stuff. It’s learning to live on less than you make, so you can give money back and have money to invest. You can’t win until you do this.” -Dave Ramsey- SSS pension loan releases reach the P5B mark This photo was taken from: Facebook: Philippine Social Security…
Talagang hindi biro ang COVID-19 pandemic na ating nararanasan ngayon. Lalo na sa ating mga kapwang Kabayan na nagtatrabaho sa Kuwait, mahirap na problema ang ma-infected ng COVID-19 virus. Isa sa mga na-infected nito ay ang ating kabayan na si Tanmoya. Habang sumailalim siya ng medical treatment sa mga health facilities dito sa Kuwait, nagkusang…
As the curfew continues to be implemented in the country, our way of shopping has changed significantly. The Kuwait government seeks to provide the citizens and residents a chance to buy their essential commodities and foods stuff while preventing the further spread of the coronavirus. Curbing its spread is our ultimate goal in the country….
May 28, 2020 “Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.” -Tacitus- CORONAVIRUS: KUWAIT OFW QUARANTINE DAY #78 As May ends, everyone hopes for his or her country to return to its standard days. However, the authorities are not reckless in lifting the implemented precautionary measures. Therefore, they decided to study…
April 29, 2020, Wednesday “Close scrutiny will show that most ‘ crises’ are opportunities to either advance or stay where you are.” – Maxwell Maltz CORONAVIRUS:KUWAIT OFW QUARANTINE DAY #49 As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to put significant pressure on our healthcare systems and public services, many employers and laborers have been forced to suspend…
March 29, 2020, Monday “Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked; leadership is defined by results not attributes.” Peter Drucker CORONAVIRUS:KUWAIT OFW QUARANTINE DAY #18 Many countries implemented community quarantine to fight the coronavirus pandemic. However, it does not end there. Regular assessment of its effectivity must be done to improve the…
Writing my Quarantine Diaries would not have been possible without the help of my trusted Facebook pages and various online platforms that provided accurate, timely, and verified news each day. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and Kuwait was placed under strict quarantine measures, it was a challenging time for everyone, especially for Overseas Filipino Workers…
Deployment Ban and Temporary Ban The tragic death of Jeanelyn Padernal Villavende, a Filipina domestic worker in Kuwait, has once again raised serious concerns about the safety and protection of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Villavende, who was allegedly abused and ultimately killed by her employers in December 2019, became the latest victim of violence…