Navigating the midlife transition: Understanding the midlife crisis in women

The concept of a midlife crisis is often associated with sudden impulsive decisions, a desire for a drastic change, or the stereotypical purchase of a sports car. However, when it comes to women, a midlife crisis can manifest in vastly different ways, reflecting the unique challenges and transitions women face during this period of their … Continue reading Navigating the midlife transition: Understanding the midlife crisis in women →

How To: Apply for Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP)

After receiving your Confirmation of Permanent Residence (CoPR), the first thing you should do is to apply for an Ontario Insurance Health Plan card (OHIP), Ontario's health-care plan. The good news is no more waiting period for the OHIP coverage unlike before. If you are eligible, you will have immediate health insurance coverage. The province, through … Continue reading How To: Apply for Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) →

Electronic Passport Renewal in Toronto

The Philippine Consulate General in Toronto is the place to go if you want to renew your passport, among other consular services. You have to be physically present at the consular office because they will take your fingerprints and picture, or what they call the biometric data capture, so you don't have to bring passport … Continue reading Electronic Passport Renewal in Toronto →

Out of status in Canada

What will you do if you are preparing to apply for a permanent residency in Canada and somewhere along the way realized you're out of status? Having legal status means you are authorized to enter and remain in Canada as a temporary or permanent resident under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Temporary … Continue reading Out of status in Canada →

BDO taps MoneyGram for remittance business

Banco De Oro Unibank said it has partnered with MoneyGram to facilitate direct-to-account remittance transfers from overseas Filipino workers. Through its global remittance service brand BDO Remit, the Philippines’ biggest lender in terms of assets said it expended the account service in selected MoneyGram outlets in the US, Singapore, Brunei and Greece, benefiting account holders … Continue reading BDO taps MoneyGram for remittance business →