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Ultimate Guide To Canada Travel Restriction - International and Cross Province (March 2021)

The current regulations started to apply from February 21, 2021. Curious to find out what the Canada quarantine rules and travel restrictions are? Keep reading for all the rules and regulations, explained.

By Remitbee - Mar 31, 2021

Canadian Dollar slightly dips against Philippines Peso. Daily Overview: March 31st.

The Canadian Dollar is trading at 38.51 against the Philippine Peso this morning, down 0.04% with a YTD return of 2.23%. The pair’s open rate was sitting at 38.47, down from their previous close at 38.52. CAD/PHP is expected to move between 38.44 and 38.53 throughout the day, their 52-week range is forecasted to move between 35.60 and 39.36.

By Remitbee - Mar 31, 2021

What is Holy Week for Filipinos?

For the country's Catholic majority, the Iglesia Filipina Independiente or Philippine Independent Church, and most Protestant communities, Holy Week (“Mahal na Araw” in Tagalog; “Semana Santa” in Spanish; both terms are used widely) is an important religious observance.

By Remitbee - Mar 30, 2021

Canadian Dollar dips against Mexican Peso. Daily Overview: March 30th

The Canadian Dollar is trading at 16.33 against the Mexican Peso this morning, down -0.47% with a YTD change of 4.51%. The currency pair’s open rate was similar to their previous close at the 16.41 range. CAD/MXN is expected to move between 15.34 and 16.60 throughout the day, their 52-week range is forecasted to fluctuate between 15.28 and 18.18.

By Remitbee - Mar 30, 2021

How to Renew Pakistani Passport in Canada

With the information gathered from the Consulate General of Pakistan in Toronto, we’ve put together some detailed instructions to help you renew your passport with ease. If you are applying for renewal of your machine-readable passport and it has expired or its validity is less than 7 months from now, the information below is just for you.

By Remitbee - Mar 29, 2021

Canadian Dollar maintains bearish growth against Chinese Yuan. Daily Overview: March 29th

The Canadian Dollar is trading at 5.21 against the Chinese Yuan today, up 0.35% with a YTD change of 1.75%. The currency pair’s open rate was 5.1999, slightly higher than their previous close at 5.1990. CAD/CNY is expected to move between 5.20 and 5.21 throughout the day, their 52-week range is forecasted to move between 4.93 and 5.30.

By Remitbee - Mar 29, 2021

Holi: Festival of Colours

Holi, the festival of colours, is the most colourful of all Hindu celebrations. It is the end of the winter season in India and the beginning of the spring season. People play with colours, meet and greet one another, and make new beginnings on this festive day. But do you know why Holi is celebrated in the first place? Here's what you need to hear about this vibrant festival.

By Remitbee - Mar 26, 2021

CAD positioned well against Hong Kong Dollar. Daily Overview: March 26th

The Canadian Dollar is trading at 6.18 against the Hong Kong Dollar this morning, down -0.09% with a YTD change of 1.77%. The currency pair’s open rate was similar to their previous close at the 6.18 mark. CAD/HKD is expected to move between 6.15 and 6.19 throughout the day, their 52-week range is forecasted to move between 5.40 and 6.27.

By Remitbee - Mar 26, 2021

A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in 2021

People are always talking about the importance of investing for your future and how vital it is that you start young, but it is difficult to find out how you actually begin doing this. We’ve compiled some of our best tips on investing to help you figure out how to become an investor. To start, let’s answer the most basic question: What does the term “investing” actually mean?

By Remitbee - Mar 25, 2021

Canadian Dollar makes bearish growth against South African Rand. Daily Overview: March 25th

The Canadian Dollar is trading at 11.89 against the South African Rand this morning, up 1.23% with a YTD change of 3.26%. The pair's open rate was 11.753, down from their previous close at 11.754. CAD/ZAR is expected to move between 11.84 and 11.92 throughout the day, their 52-week range is forecasted to move between 11.21 and 13.63.

By Remitbee - Mar 25, 2021

Remitbee Culture: “Po” and “Opo” - Why is it Important for Filipinos?

Every immigrant’s culture has a unique aspect that can never be disregarded wherever they are in the world. In this Remitbee Culture series, we will share with you some outstanding features of a certain culture to help us understand our fellow immigrants. In this article, we will talk about a verbal respect phrase that is part of the Philippine culture.

By Remitbee - Mar 24, 2021

Canadian Dollar inching higher against British Pound. Daily Overview: March 24th

The Canadian Dollar is trading at 0.57 against the British Pound this morning, up 0.54% with a YTD change of 0.84%. The pair’s open rate was at the same range as their previous close at the 0.57 level. CAD/GBP is anticipated to move between 0.57 and 0.58 throughout the day, their 52-week range is forecasted to fluctuate between 0.55 and 0.60.

By Remitbee - Mar 24, 2021

Filipino Grocery Stores in Calgary

Gone are the days when we had to fill luggage with all kinds of the instant cooking mix such as for kare-kare and sinigang, pansit canton, sardines and whatever else you can take abroad to stock up on Philippine-made items. Most of them can now be conveniently bought in some areas. To make it easy for you, we have listed five grocery stores in Calgary where you can find your favourite Filipino grocery items.

By Remitbee - Mar 23, 2021

CAD/JPY falls slightly, but remains stable as March progresses. Daily Overview: March 23rd.

The Canadian Dollar is trading at 86.41 against the Japanese Yuan this morning, down -0.42% with a YTD change of 6.56%. The currency pair’s open rate was similar to their previous close at the 86.77 support level. CAD/JPY is forecasted to have a daily range between 86.82 and 87.20, their 52-week range is expected to move between 74.48 and 88.08.

By Remitbee - Mar 23, 2021

Celebration of Pakistan Resolution Day Events in Canada

The day when Pakistanis around the world celebrate Pakistan Day or also known as Pakistan Resolution Day or Republic day. It is a national holiday in Pakistan so it is usually celebrated with friends and family. In many parts of the world, Pakistani communities also hold festivals and events to celebrate this important day and Canada is no exception.

By Remitbee - Mar 22, 2021