PadalaUpdates - Issue 7

World Without Filipinos : An Article About Filipino Overseas Workers

OFW-Connect
Recieved by Email From: “Rachelle C. Garcia, M.D."

Everybody is special, regardless of whatever nationality we are. All that we have and our status at this moment are all just “borrowed” and gifts given to us at no cost. What is unimaginable is a “world without HIM” which is indescribably chaotic and dim….

The article below is worth sharing - how special we Filipinos are and the important role we play in other people’s lives …

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World Without Filipinos

Let’s imagine not just California, but the entire world, waking up one day to discover Filipinos have disappeared. I’m talking here about the six or seven million Filipinos currently working overseas in countries with names that run the entire alphabet, from Angola to Zimbabwe. Let’s not worry first about why or how the Filipinos disappeared; in fact, it becomes academic whether it’s a day or a week. Just imagine a world without Filipinos. More...

Update on MoneyGram Services

MoneyGram has launched a new Economy Service with lower remittance fees. The minimum fee is $10. Same Day Service is still available at a higher fee of $14 minimum. With the new Economy Service, remittances are available for pick up by your recipient in 3 US banking days. Funding your remittance is easy with the use of ACH (automated clearing house) -- direct from your bank account -- or by credit card. For more information, visit www.moneygram.com.

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PhilPay Prepares to Launch NetCash Service

PhilPay is now preparing to launch a new service called NetCash. The idea is to bridge the gap for Filipinos who want to buy online at international websites and auction sites. PhilPay caters to Filipino buyers without international credit cards or who don't have access to Paypal.

Ruel Guerrero
OnlinePhilippines.net