WATCH: This true-to-life unfiltered OFW story goes viral

“After all the hardships abroad, can a father handle more pain back home?”

This is the theme of the latest ad of Camella Homes that has gone viral on social media. The true-to-life- unfiltered story of an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) is among the millions of stories of modern day heroes of the Philippines.

In the short video clip, the struggles and challenges of an OFW while working abroad were shown. Although he encountered hardships miles away from his loved ones, the father persevered and sacrificed in order to make his family’s dreams come true.

When he finally had the chance to return home to his family, the father discovered something that will totally change the course of his life. At his home’s doorstep, the father found out that his wife has been living with another man while he was busy earning money to support their family.

It was indeed a heartbreaking moment for the father but a few seconds later, the video revealed a new chapter in the former OFW’s life.

Watch the video.

With millions of OFW’s doing a sacrifices in a foreign land to provide a better future for their families, many netizens were moved by the story.

“Hina nMn ng pick up ng iba Jan.. Ibig sabihin Magtira ka ng pra s sarili mu.. OFw mahirap Kumita ng Pera.. Isipin Mu ung future,Sna Surprise nya Pra s Pamilya Nya ung pinaghirapan Nya Abroad pero hnd nakapaghintay ung babae.. Atleast Nagtira xa s Sarili nya.. hnd Nya Inuubos ung lahat See niloko lng pala xa.. atleast may Bahay xa n makikita nya Pinaghirapan nya.. hnd Biro mag OFw tpos Lolokohin lng ito tlga Reality naghahanap ang mga Naiiwan.Kaya Be Wise mapababae/Lalaki Magtira kayo wag lng puro bigay,” Precious Rhiez Casano commented.

Junielkim Alaud Mat-ao Cuñado said: “matagal na ako sa abroad almost 12 yrs na, sa nakikita ko sa mga babae sa abroad 95% my kabet o kalaguyo, aminin nyoman or hinde yan ang ang ngyayari... Pero madami din mga lalake dito my kabet lalo na pag malaki ang sahod, pero yong mga maliit lang ang sahod wala ng panohun un mag luko walang pang gastos, pero si babae maliit man ang kinkita or malaki talagang nangangaliwa lalot nat makakita ng guapo na ibang lahi nako...or si ibang lahi mapera sosko...pero hinde naman lahat my martino panaman din un ngalaang 5% lang sila.”

“Finally, so far best video ng Camella. Tagos sa puso. Nangyayari sa totoong buhay. Nakakaawa un mga OFW na niloloko lang ng mga asawa nila. Kawawa din yun mga naiwan sa Pinas na niloloko ng asawa nila na nasa ibang bansa. But this video gives hope for everyone, na kahit anong dapa o gaano ka kadapa, still pwede kang bumangon,” Eigle Anim wrote.

-- Mini, The Summit Express

Can you spot the horse hiding in this image?

Optical illusions can be really frustrating if you can’t find the object you’re supposed to see. Some just have to stare for a few minutes and easily spot the hidden object. Others, like me, take longer than usual. Most of the time, I give up and just search for the answer online. Then I would feel both relieved and frustrated for not finding it earlier.

Like puzzles, optical illusions help us expand our minds, be creative and think critically in different ways. Because it significantly challenges us, it helps us develop problem solving skills. Plus, it’s a real test of patience.

Most people who have seen the image don’t have a clue that there are two animals on it. At first glance, you’ll probably see a frog resting on a lily pad in this image. However, there’s another animal hiding in this image and we bet you’ll really have a hard time spotting it.

Still haven’t spotted the hidden horse? Check out the outlined image below.

By this time, we bet you still haven’t found that horse. The outlined image still clearly shows a frog. Try to be more imaginative and creative. Hint: The image doesn’t contain the entire horse body. You should just be looking for its head and neck.

Still clueless? Keep looking around the area with the lily pad. It shows where the horse is on the image.

In case you haven’t seen it, here’s the ultimate clue: the frog’s body is actually the horse’s head? Check this out.

The image above is the exact same image showing the frog only that it has been turned once to the left. Now you cannot unseen what you have just discovered!

If you’ve seen the horse, don’t forget to spread the joy and share this image with anyone who’s up for challenge.

-- Mini, The Summit Express

House approves final reading of 4-day work week

MANILA, Philippines - The House of Representatives has approved the third and final reading of House Bill 6152, a measure that reduces the number of work days into four days by increasing the number of daily work hours.

Under this bill, companies may decrease the number of workdays by extending the usual eight-hour workday. Such bill aims to boost business competitiveness, labor productivity as well as work efficiency.

PHOTO CREDIT: PhilStar

“These arrangements give employers and employees flexibility in fixing hours of work compatible with business requirements and the employees’ need for a balanced work-life,”Baguio City Rep. Mark Go, one of the bill’s authors, said in a statement.

If such measure is implemented by a company, employees can work four days a week but must render work up to 12 hours a day. However, if the employee renders beyond 48 hours of work a week, they will receive an overtime pay.

Moreover, employees get up to three days off under this set-up.

Employees are required to render 40 to 48 hours a week for five to six days under the current Labor Code. Such bill will amend Articles 93, 87, and 91 of the Labor Code.

It should be noted that the compressed work week is voluntary and will be an option aside from the current five- or six-day work week.

Netizens have mixed views on the said bill. Here are some of their reactions.

“THIS might be the BEST bill for all the working class in the goverment by far. If our goverment cannot provide a decent remuneration to the zealous Juans, most especially who are in the ranks, at least an extra day to catch up for the things that really matter (may it be family, passion or dreams) will break it even. Hi Mr. President, please seal the bill,” Michael Quezon commented.

John S. Alenciaga wrote: “The proposed bill is anti-worker but pro-capitalist. The decrease in working days is equivalent to reduction on input cost of capitalist. But also increases their income through additional working hours of the workers. But the workers on the other hand are now subjected to an increase rate of exploitation. They work more than they can accomplish that puts their health at risk aside from lower productivity as working hours increases.”

“The state should uphold security of tenure as a matter of national policy especially for firms operating in the long-run. Second, develop national industries that will prodivde direct benefits to the needs of our nation (becuse we cannot even produce our own toothpick!). Finally, the implementation of decent and living wage as a matter of respect for the contributions of workers to the economic well-being of our country.

Without that, the four-day work week is a sham, like the optional wearing of high heels,” Roxoanne Doron said.

-- Mini, The Summit Express