Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs who are about to leave or enter United States of America (USA) are reminded that there are strict travel policies that they must follow to avoid hassles and embarrassment. Be reminded that a wise traveler is always aware of the immigration rules and travel advisory of any country they wish to visit.

Overstaying overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Taiwan should return to the Philippines as there are risks involved in staying and working in a foreign country with nothing to show but an expired work contract.

The amnesty that started last September 1 will be ending soon on October 15 but apparently only a few OFWs in Kuwait have availed of the rare offer. Reports said that out of the 20,000 OFWs in Kuwait with no proper documents, only 115 have availed  of the amnesty.

The new UAE rule requires that for foreign workers with no UAE Residence permit, his/her passport must be valid for at least six months. On the other hand, for the holders of a UAE special entry permit/employment visa, the passports must have a validity of at least three months.

The secretary of Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Marianito D. Roque, partially lifted the deployment ban of household service workers (HSWs) to Jordan with the signing of Department Order No. 93-08, Series of 2008. The HSWs that are covered in this order are those who are rehires meaning will return to Jordan to work for the same employer.

The Philippine Embassy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) warned overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who fled from their employer and want to be repatriated to the Philippines via the back-door exit through Jeddah. The runaway OFWs are advised to think twice before doing this because KSA is now aware of the practice and even implemented a stricter deportation rules.

From its office in Makati City, the UK Embassy is moving to a new building in Taguig City. The change of address compels the embassy to be close for 4 days (July 10-14).

Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who aspire to work in Canada as a caregiver are advised by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to examine if the employment contacts offered by prospective Canadian employers complies with the recruitment conditions of the Philippine government.

As posted in the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) website, the Philippine Embassy in Korea issued out a warning against agencies that serves as a medium for Filipinas who wants to go to Korea as mail order brides.  

Although China needs foreign workers to fill positions in the skilled, technical and professional job categories, there are no openings for domestic helpers. The government of China requires an authorization from the Municipal Labor and Social Security Bureau before a company/ establishment can hire foreign workers.

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) warned Filipinos who are planning to enter Singapore to avoid bringing porno magazines, gun-shaped lighters, and chewing tobacco.

The secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Marianito Roque contradicted the report that the ban on the deployment of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to Jordan has been lifted.

The OWWA contribution is now pegged at PhP1028.925 for the month of April 2008. This is pursuant to OWWA Resolution No. 38 dated December 17, 2007, series of 2007, which institutionalized a mechanism for the collection of OWWA membership fee on its local currency equivalent.

The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has released the list of licensed recruitment agencies that are authorized to recruit and deploy Filipino workers bound for Canada.

The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) announced the following change of flight schedule for applicants of Korea’s Employment Permit System: