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Tax-Free Privilege Granted To OFWs
Apr 26, 2010
  Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are now exempted from paying taxes such as documentary stamp tax (DST) on their remittances, travel tax and airport fee. Migrant workers now enjoy this tax-free privilege because it is included in the revised Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act.  
Erap for President, again? His plans for OFWs
Apr 22, 2010
  McArthur’s famous line “I shall return” seems to be the former President Joseph Ejercito Estrada’s favorite quote as he, again, aspire for Presidential position in May 10 election. Together with Jejomar Binay as his Vice President, can Erap win the race again? Will he regain the trust of “masa” including our modern day heroes, the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)?  
Will You Vote For Noynoy Aquino? Know His Plans!
Apr 10, 2010
There are six presidential candidates hoping to get the overseas Filipino workers’ votes this coming May 2010 elections.
Will You Vote For Jamby Madrigal: Her Plans For OFWs
Apr 6, 2010
  Is Jamby Madrigal worthy to be the next President? Is she a competent and intelligent Senator that has authored and passed laws that lessen the burden of the poor Filipino people? How does she plan to solve the problem of poverty and unemployment? And what are her visions and plans for the modern-day heroes- the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). In this article, let’s see if the lone woman candidate for President is worth the vote of OFWs.
POEA Announces Registration and Exam Schedules of EPS-Korean Language Test
Apr 2, 2010
After an announcement from the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) that the registration for the Employment Permit System- Korean Language Test (EPS-KLT) would happen this month, the government agency finally released details about the registration as well as the actual examination dates.
Will You Vote For Villar? His Plans For OFWs
Mar 31, 2010
The Overseas Absentee Voting (OAV) law now makes it possible for Filipinos who are working and living in another country to participate in the Philippine elections. As the Presidential Election day draws near it is important that Filipinos overseas do not waste their chance to elect the next most powerful person in the land. So in this article, let us present the plans of Mr, Manny Villar for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). In the end, it is up for you to decide if he is worth your vote.    
Registration for Korean Language Test Set This April
Mar 21, 2010
According to the POEA Chief, Jennifer Jardin-Manalili, their agency and the HRD Korea will be in special designated areas in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao from April 6 to 8 to conduct registration. They are yet to announce other details about the registration such as time and place.  
New DFA Building Now Open: Applicants Need To Set an Appointment
Mar 17, 2010
Along with the promise that the new facility would make their service more efficient is the reminder that the DFA would only process application strictly by appointment.
Oman Sets Deadline to Overstaying and Illegal OFWs
Mar 10, 2010
Overstaying and illegal Filipino workers in Oman must immediately return back to the Philippines before March 31, 2010 as the Sultanate of Oman released amnesty to all illegal and overstaying expatriate workers in the country.
Overseas Absentee Voting Starts This April 10
Mar 10, 2010
Filipinos who are working and living abroad and have registered for the Overseas Absentee Voting (OAV) only have a month to ponder on who to give their votes to. This is because the automated election for the 589,830 registrants is set to start on April 10.
Migrant Women, Japanese-Filipino Children Gets Assistance From Japan Embassy
Mar 3, 2010
Filipina migrant workers in Japan (both current and former) and their Japanese-Filipino children have a chance to receive financial assistance from the Japanese Embassy. This is part of The Project for Building Capacities of Women and their Japanese-Filipino Children
New Immigration Policies for OFWs in Mariana Island
Feb 23, 2010
A new policy for foreign workers who wants to work in the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) was released to ease the immigration problems in the country.
DFA Transfers To A New Building, Promise Faster and Better Service
Feb 15, 2010
The DFA Secretary, Alberto Romulo said that now passport applicants can expect faster service as the new facility can process as many as 4,000 passports a day.
A New Law Offers More Protection For OFWs
Feb 1, 2010
The improved Migrant Workers Act includes preventive measures that would minimize and solve the problems encountered by OFWs in the process of recruitment and deployment. It also calls for the creation of better rescue and assistance mechanisms.
DOLE Enforces Safety Measures to Filipino Seamen
Jan 17, 2010
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reinforced safety measures to address the problem of increasing number of Filipino seafarers being kidnapped by pirates in Somalia.  
Saudi Government Frees 9 OFW Prisoners
Jan 16, 2010
King Abdullah of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has pardoned nine more Filipino prisoners last January 11, Department of Foreign Affairs reported. Two Filipino prisoners were earlier released after given pardon last Eid ul-Fitr.
POEA Lists The Most In Demand Overseas Jobs In 2009
Jan 13, 2010
The following occupations are in-demand abroad: household service workers, nurses, production and related workers, caregivers, wiremen, electrical and related workers, welders, flame cutters and related workers, charworkers, cleaners and related workers, cooks and related workers, laborers, general workers and plumbers, pipefitters and related workers and seafarers.
POEA Announces Schedule of the 6th Korean Language Test
Jan 6, 2010
According to an announcement that appeared on the POEA website, the application schedule for the next Korean Language Test is on January 25 to 29. To qualify and be included in the List of Jobseekers, the government agency advised jobseekers to prepare early.  
Obtaining Permanent Residency for Caregivers In Canada Made Easier
Jan 1, 2010
Under the new rule, live in caregivers no longer have to pass a second medical examination as part of the requirement to be given a permanent residence status. Gaining the status of being a permanent resident is important because it gives individuals the privilege to bring their family to Canada.  
Fast Recovery of Taiwan Gives Opportunity Again to OFWs
Dec 29, 2009
Good news keeps on pouring for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Taiwan as the country’s fast recovery from the global crisis gives another opportunity to the Fililipino workers.  
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