A memorandum of understanding (MOU) recently signed between the government of South Korea and the Philippines signifies good new to all Filipino workers who wishes to be employed in the land of the morning calm.

The MOU on employment permit system (EPS) states that South Korea may provide jobs to an estimate of 8,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the next three years. The MOU was signed at the Blue House during President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s official visit to Korea.

It was signed by the Labor Secretary of the Philippines, Marianito Roque and Lee Young-Hee, Korean Labor Minister. The signing was was witnessed by the leaders of two countries, President Arroyo and South Korea’s President Lee Myung-Bak.

According to Roque, the new MOU indicates that the government of Korea appreciates and values the contribution of the Filipino workers in their society.

The labor secretary also informed that the original contract term was only for two years. Fortunately, this is extended to three years because Seoul has been receiving praises and other positive comments about OFWs.

The MOU indicates that Filipino workers will be employed in South Korea’s manufacturing industry and other business sectors.

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