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Notes & Essays

'Utang na Loob' and Its Complicated Role in the Cycle of Poverty

Simultaneously supporting elderly parents while raising a family often leaves very little room to financially prepare for the future.

The survey-based research titled "A Study on Filipino Values" by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts in 2021 identified a total of 19 values shared by most Filipinos. We're already familiar with most of them: "Resilience," "Kapuwa," Faith, ...

Travel

Philippine Tourism Empowers Elders Through New Homestay Initiative

This push for authentic travel experience aligns with global trends.

The Department of Tourism (DOT) is elevating its homestay program by enlisting senior citizens as hosts, fostering authentic cultural experiences for visitors while providing new opportunities for older Filipinos. This initiative stems from a recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the ...

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