Hindi Ka Nag-iisa... One. Filipino. Never Alone.

(Family Care and Medical Care for the Filipino Expat and Family)

Ikaw ay Filipino--one of 12 million overseas Filipinos, OFWs, Pilipino expats, immigrants or seafarers--the Global Pinoys--hailed as the Bagong Bayani (New Heroes) of the Philippines.

But most of you did not do it to be a hero.  All you wanted was a better life for your family and yourself, and hopefully to make some of your family dreams come true.

You contribute to the Philippines’ financial development. You make life easier…better for your host country and those whom you serve.  Service with a smile is your own special Filipino brand…even if you’re hurting inside.

You are away from home, family and friends…for long periods. And you each face your own difficult and at times lonely and personally-costly challenges.  Ngayon, Hindi Ka Nag-Iisa.  You are never alone.

For your Family Care and Medical Care questions. For your emotional, psychological or medical health needs. Personal or family problems? Feeling down and alone?  Feeling sick? Or, just want to re-energize by connecting to something Pinoy? This website is for you--24/ 7/ 365--whenever, or wherever in the world you are!

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Pilipinas Kong Mahal! June 12. Araw ng Kalayaan! Be proud to be Pinoy!
--Remember the symbols in our flag and learn how the flag was born.
--Read Alejandro R. Roces’ column on "The Victory at Alapan and National Flag Day"

Anihan! Harvest time in the barrios.  Amber carpets of grain drying by the roadside. Fiestas to celebrate the good harvest and to honor San Isidro Labrador, the patron saint of farmers.
--See the pictures and watch the videos of the Pahiyas Festival in Lucban, Quezon and the Agawan in Sariaya, Quezon.

Maguumpisa na rin ang school year sa Pilipinas.  Maraming inaasikaso, at ang isa sa pinakaimportante nito ay ang pagpili ng kurso sa kolehiyo.
--Read Sandy Ebrada’s article on Sariling Pangarap o Pagtulong sa Pamilya.

Check out the Mailbox Q&A!--your online friend that you can turn to for help and advice! Basahin. Sapagka’t ang tanong ng isa ay maaring sa inyo rin.
--New questions on Intramural myoma, Sudden Dizziness, and Pubic Hair.

Be inspired by stories of Filipinos abroad.
--Watch the video on Pacita Abad, Filipina artist in Singapore, and her beautiful bridge and courageous battle.
--Read about Jonathan de la Paz Zaens, Filipino singer in Germany, and the release of his CD, "Kundiman, Philippine Art Songs".

Read  the new article on Family Roles and raising children.

Global crisis getting you down? Ninenerbyos na mawalan ng trabaho?
Read the Agap Kamay articles on:
--Maghanda Kung Mawalan ng Trabaho sa Krisis Pinansyal ng Mundo
--Tulungan ang Pamilyang Maka-Ahon sa Krisis
--How a Child Can Help During Difficult Times

Nangungulila? Feeling down? Personal or Family Problems? (Click on line below:)
Ask your questions, voice your thoughts and feelings to a Filipino psychologist!

Feeling Sick...whenever or wherever you are in the world?  (Click below)
Magtanong sa Doktor na Pinoy!

May sakit na kamaganak sa Pilipinas? You need a doctor when you go home?
Make an appointment with a Doctor in the Philippines!  (Click on the colored letters.)

Read the Agap Kamay articles on family goals and long-distance relationships.
--Read Lynn Carpio’s reflections as an OFW Mom.

See the pictures.  Sumali sa pagdasal at sa pagdiriwang ng ating mga fiesta:
--Cebu Sinulog 2009:  Viva Pit Senyor!
--Quiapo Church: Viva Jesus Nazareno!

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