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Aug 21, 2007
Household service workers (HSW) should receive equal rights like a normal employee. Any form of abuse they may experience while working is a violation of their rights as a legitimate worker and as a human. Therefore it will hold their employees liable in law.
Jun 11, 2007
Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) is in-demand worldwide. For this reason, the process of hiring Filipino workers is a highly-regulated industry by the Philippine Government. The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) is a government agency tasked to safeguard the rights and protect the interests of OFWs.
Jun 3, 2007
Filipinos who are thinking of working in South Korea are sure to encounter the term EPS-KLT. This is a major requirement for anyone seeking employment in South Korea and applicants sure have many inquiries about it.  
Apr 26, 2007
A US visa has two categories; immigrant and non-immigrant visa. People who want to live permanently in US are required to secure immigrant visa, while those who want to stay in US temporarily, for tourism, medical treatment, business, temporary work or study should have non-immigrant visa.
Sep 11, 2006
Any person may file a complaint in writing and under oath for the suspension or cancellation of the license of any agency with the Administration.
Sep 3, 2006
Since applying through the Internet is so effortless, companies were swamped by applicants and got no time to sort them by skill. So make sure that your resumé can catch recruiters’ attention. Here are some tips that can help you make a winning resumé and get your dream job.
Aug 28, 2006
People with great desire to work abroad and earn more than what they currently earn are easily misled when they heard an effortless way of living and working abroad. And little did they know that they are being dupe by swindlers. Here are some tips from POEA on how to spot con artists.
Aug 20, 2006
Every foreigner, except shipping and airline crews, who wish to enter in Japan, whether to work or visit, needs to secure a visa at an embassy or consulate. This visa will be stamped or attached to the passport. If you do not have the necessary visa, you will not be granted to enter in Japan.  
May 6, 2006
Nurses have been in-demand in the United States due to the increasing aging population. And because of this, more and more nurses are expected to retire on 2010. Aside from that, lesser and lesser youths in US are interested in taking up this field.
Dec 25, 2005
POEA provides the following assistance concerning welfare of overseas workers and their families.
Dec 9, 2005
The United States of America is suffering a shortage in teacher. In the next five years, up to 40 percent of the current teachers are about to have their retirement. Over the next decade they might need some 2 million new elementary and high school teachers, or over 200,000 each year. This article will be of great help for those who want to teach in the USA, not only for the teachers but for all professionals who wants to have a career-switch.  
Nov 29, 2005
Aside from agencies or direct hiring, you can also find overseas job through POEA, too!
Nov 15, 2005
Victims of illegal recruitment and related cases as well as recruitment violations which are administrative or criminal in nature may file with the Administration a report or complaint in writing and under oath.
Oct 30, 2005
I am very anxious and nervous about my interview at the US Embassy, which is in a few weeks.  I am truly entitled to my visa, but I have heard a lot of stories about the interview.  I really want to do well and avoid problems at my interview.  How can I best increase my chances of success at the interview?
Oct 6, 2005
The procedures for getting a visa to enter the UAE are relatively simple and hassle-free. And if all documents are in order, then the visa is issued within 72 hours. In urgent cases, visas can also be issued within a day.
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