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Cover story: Evelyn Mandac is the unrivaled Filipina opera diva

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Filipina shares work-life onboard a cruise ship

Chinky Nava shares how she copes with life in the high seas. A life that can sometimes be tough, yet she still holds her job with passion and pride. “Welcome to a…

Cover story: Ces dela Cruz’s la dolce vita in Europe

Filipina chef Ces dela Cruz didn’t let being undocumented prevent her from living her best life in Europe. For most of her life in Europe, Maria Cecilia “Ces” dela Cruz had been…

“The school fees of our elementary kids is equivalent to college tuition in the Philippines”

In Filipino Expat Budget, we ask our kababayans about their income and expenses. *Charles (45) and *Chloe (40) work and live in Saudi Arabia together with their two children aged 9 and 6. Charles…

Pirate siege: A seaman’s nightmare on the high seas

Pirates attack an oil tanker with Filipino seamen in the Gulf of Guinea. A harrowing account from one of the crew of MT Maria E showing that life at sea for almost…