Blog Posts on migration

[Event] 5th World Social Forum on Migration by hronlineph.com on Feb 15, 20125th WSFM: 26-30 November 2012 at Manila, Philippines The World Social Forum on Migrations (WSFM) is an event that falls in line with the World Social Forum, which is a space for democratic debate of ideas, reflection, formulation of proposals, exchan...

Kinda sad... by The Wifey Journals on Feb 1, 2012Today's one of those days where I feel sad and lonely. In a couple of hours, both my parents will be flying to the US along with my aunts and uncles. It's quite sad coz it wouldn't be just a month-long vacation for them. They are migrating to the US...

I Hate You Coke! by my random thoughts on Dec 14, 2011Have you seen the latest Coke viral video?Coca-Cola Where Will Happiness Strike Next: The OFW Project  Yes, watching the latest Coke ad made me sob…And I think it’s not only me that sniff, I saw my mom...and maybe you! Who will not sob if an...

CFO's Pulong-pulong on migration issues set in Surigao City by Surigao Today on Nov 4, 2011SURIGAO CITY, Nov. 4 -- The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) is set to hold a “Pulong-pulong sa Surigao” on Nov. 15 at Surigao City Auditorium, 3:30 P.M. The activity seeks to assist prospective migrants in making decisions regardin...

WARRIOR PILGRIMAGE IN CRISIS by MERELY MY OPINION on Oct 19, 2011SUCH AN UNTIMELY LOSS! Tsk! Tsk! Tsk!  The personal computer that I am using in my workstation got corrupted on September 12, 2011 as I was scanning and cleaning a workmate's USB drive. I had a trial anti-virus that had already expired but,...

OFW Stories by justmytrip on Aug 29, 2011In school, the children of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are always the center of envy because they always have the latest gadget, branded clothes, and imported chocolates. My generation thrives under the prevailing mindset that one has to look fo...

On International Youth Day, DOLE, UN partners unveil strategy to address youth employment, migration by iJOURNALISMO on Aug 12, 2011The Department of Labor and Employment, through the Bureau of Workers with Special Concerns, the Institute for Labor Studies, and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, yesterday joined hands with the International Labor Organization,...

Pilar Pilapil flies to London to shoot film by Filipino Celebrities News on Jul 13, 2011MANILA, Philippines - Actress Pilar Pilapil flew to London Thursday last week to shoot a film on migration, even as the case about the carjacking and stabbing incident she went through last April is still ongoing.

Philippine Things I Miss and Don't Miss... by sinasabi ko lang on Jun 10, 2011I miss the food: sinigang, paksiw, tinabal, galunggong, litson, etc. ;I miss the sweets: bibingka, biko, leche flan, brazo de mercedes, palitaw, etc;I miss the fruits: yellow mango, mangosteen, lanzones, guava, atis;I miss the talipapa: you don't h...

Just a Quick Update by A Certain Sakura Index on Jun 6, 2011Just a quick update so you all know what has been going on since I haven’t made a solid update in the past few days– 1.) A Business Opportunity – I’ve been in contact with my friends (former colleges) in the MMO gaming industry, and have...