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Mar 22, 2013
The Bagong Bayani Awards that aims to honor and recognize exemplary overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) for their contributions to the Philippine society is now ready to accept applications. This award also seeks to improve the image of Filipinos abroad by presenting them as hardworking and dignified worker.
The Bagong Bayani Awards that aims to honor and recognize exemplary overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) for their contributions to the Philippine society is now ready to accept applications. This award also seeks to improve the image of Filipinos abroad by presenting them as hardworking and dignified worker.
Mar 21, 2013
Overseas recruitment agencies face the risk of losing their license if they fail to comply with the employment rules on overseas employment set by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA). The news items recently released by the government agency proved that that they are seriously in punishing agencies that violate overseas employment rules.
Overseas recruitment agencies face the risk of losing their license if they fail to comply with the employment rules on overseas employment set by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA). The news items recently released by the government agency proved that that they are seriously in punishing agencies that violate overseas employment rules.
Mar 18, 2013
A famous Hollywood actress is set to appear in court to face harassment and unfair termination charges filed by a Filipina who used to work for her as a live-in nanny.
A famous Hollywood actress is set to appear in court to face harassment and unfair termination charges filed by a Filipina who used to work for her as a live-in nanny.
Mar 11, 2013
The 238,000 Filipinos based overseas who were delisted by Commission on Elections (Comelec) can again exercise their right to vote in the upcoming elections this May. The government agency reinstated their voting rights thru a resolution that was signed after a migrants group explained their side to Comelec Commissioner Grace Padaca and Comelec Chairman Sixto Brillantes.
The 238,000 Filipinos based overseas who were delisted by Commission on Elections (Comelec) can again exercise their right to vote in the upcoming elections this May. The government agency reinstated their voting rights thru a resolution that was signed after a migrants group explained their side to Comelec Commissioner Grace Padaca and Comelec Chairman Sixto Brillantes.
Mar 8, 2013
In line with the “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” campaign of the Department of Tourism (DOT), the government agency is now encouraging the 9 million Filipinos that are working and living abroad to help them promote the good image of our country in international communities.
In line with the “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” campaign of the Department of Tourism (DOT), the government agency is now encouraging the 9 million Filipinos that are working and living abroad to help them promote the good image of our country in international communities.
Mar 6, 2013
With the aim to make things easier for OFWs in Taiwan, President Aquino proposes a reform that would lower the placement fee to only the worker’s one-month salary.
With the aim to make things easier for OFWs in Taiwan, President Aquino proposes a reform that would lower the placement fee to only the worker’s one-month salary.
Mar 6, 2013
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) governing board stated in three separate resolutions that the deployment of overseas Filipino workers (0FWs) to Iraq, Yemen and Eretria is now allowed.
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) governing board stated in three separate resolutions that the deployment of overseas Filipino workers (0FWs) to Iraq, Yemen and Eretria is now allowed.
Mar 1, 2013
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) reminds applicants and agencies about the no-placement fee policy for all Filipinos that will be deployed as household service workers (HSWs) in foreign countries. The new reminder is specifically directed to HSWs bound to Hong Kong as some recruitment agencies are reportedly protesting the policy.
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) reminds applicants and agencies about the no-placement fee policy for all Filipinos that will be deployed as household service workers (HSWs) in foreign countries. The new reminder is specifically directed to HSWs bound to Hong Kong as some recruitment agencies are reportedly protesting the policy.
Feb 28, 2013
According to the Society of Hong Kong Accredited Recruiters of the Philippines, Inc. (SHARP), they decided to stop sending OFWs, specifically the Filipino household service workers in Hong Kong.
According to the Society of Hong Kong Accredited Recruiters of the Philippines, Inc. (SHARP), they decided to stop sending OFWs, specifically the Filipino household service workers in Hong Kong.
Feb 28, 2013
The Department of Labor and Employment (POEA) has appealed to Filipino workers in South Korea to exit and return to the Philippines after they finish their contracts in the country.
The Department of Labor and Employment (POEA) has appealed to Filipino workers in South Korea to exit and return to the Philippines after they finish their contracts in the country.
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