Filipino domestic helpers are in-demand worldwide. Occupations like maids, nannies, drivers, and gardeners belong in this category. Known to be a diligent worker with a pleasant working attitude, they are needed in countries like Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Italy, and many others.
However choosing Brunei as the country of destination may provide some benefits. There are many opportunities waiting for domestic helpers in Brunei. Likewise, the oil-rich country is a preferred destination of many Filipinos because of its proximity to the Philippines and its culture is quite similar to that of our country. Brunei is only a short plane ride away from the Philippines. Travel fares are relatively low and Brunei have favorable weather conditions.
Anecdotes of Filipinos in Brunei show that they are happy and contented with the life that they found in this foreign land. Many Filipinos choose to stay in this country for good while many Filipinas end up marrying Brunei citizens. One downside though is that Brunei has few tourist attractions and amusement centers. The most common problem encountered by OFWs here are delayed salaries but disputes are said to be quickly settled.
Presently, there are 15,000 Filipinos employed in this country. Statistics show that Filipinos comprised 75% of foreign workers in Brunei, 25% of which are domestic helpers. One thousand of them are working in the Palace of the Sultan.
Filipinos in Brunei also enjoy good working conditions and competitive salary. Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) here are said to be more relaxed than their counterparts in other nations. There are also few reports of maltreatment and abuse of domestic helpers. Brunei is a relatively peaceful country where news of disasters and calamities are rare. It is also considered a crime-free nation.
For interested job applicants for domestic helpers and other jobs in Brunei please visit the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) website at http://www.poea.gov.ph/ or http://www.workabroad.ph/.
