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Dec 17, 2012
Two recruitment agencies will be investigated regarding their involvement in the deployment of six (6) Filipina household service workers (HSWs) that were earlier rescued by Malaysian authorities. The immediate investigation is to be done by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) as ordered by the secretary of the Labor Department, Rosalinda Baldoz.
Two recruitment agencies will be investigated regarding their involvement in the deployment of six (6) Filipina household service workers (HSWs) that were earlier rescued by Malaysian authorities. The immediate investigation is to be done by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) as ordered by the secretary of the Labor Department, Rosalinda Baldoz.
Dec 16, 2012
Filipinos can now work in Israel as the Philippine government decided to lift the deployment ban. The decision was made after the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported that the ceasefire between Israeli forces and Hamas, the Palestinian militant group improved the security situation.
Filipinos can now work in Israel as the Philippine government decided to lift the deployment ban. The decision was made after the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported that the ceasefire between Israeli forces and Hamas, the Palestinian militant group improved the security situation.
Dec 14, 2012
The National Registry of Overseas Absentee Voters or NROAV will update their list by deleting all registered voters who failed to exercise their right to vote in the last two elections. Registered voters who want their names to remain in the list should renew their license on or before January 11, 2013.
The National Registry of Overseas Absentee Voters or NROAV will update their list by deleting all registered voters who failed to exercise their right to vote in the last two elections. Registered voters who want their names to remain in the list should renew their license on or before January 11, 2013.
Dec 7, 2012
The Communication and Information Technology Commission (CITC) of Saudi Arabia implements a new policy that would now require a foreigner to update or register their personal information if they want to continue enjoying cellphone services in the Kingdom.
The Communication and Information Technology Commission (CITC) of Saudi Arabia implements a new policy that would now require a foreigner to update or register their personal information if they want to continue enjoying cellphone services in the Kingdom.
Dec 5, 2012
The Philippine Association of Service Exporters, Inc. (PASEI) is raising concerns that thousands of vacationing and returning Household Service Workers (HSWs) to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia may soon be displaced from their gainful employment because of the Philippine government’s INACTION.
The Philippine Association of Service Exporters, Inc. (PASEI) is raising concerns that thousands of vacationing and returning Household Service Workers (HSWs) to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia may soon be displaced from their gainful employment because of the Philippine government’s INACTION.
Nov 17, 2012
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) secretary, Rosalinda Baldoz announced that Filipino household service workers (HSWs) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) would soon receive higher pay as their minimum wage would soon be set to USD400.
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) secretary, Rosalinda Baldoz announced that Filipino household service workers (HSWs) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) would soon receive higher pay as their minimum wage would soon be set to USD400.
Nov 7, 2012
Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who are vacationing in the Philippines would have an easier time taking care of their overseas employment certificates (OECs) because they can now schedule an appointment online.
Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who are vacationing in the Philippines would have an easier time taking care of their overseas employment certificates (OECs) because they can now schedule an appointment online.
Nov 2, 2012
The minimum allowable wage (MAW) for household service workers (HSWs) in Hong Kong will have an increase of HKD180. This is a 4.8% percent increase, from HKD3,740 to HKD3,920 and is said to be the biggest in years. Meanwhile the increase for the minimum food allowance is HKD100, from HKD775 to HKD875.
The minimum allowable wage (MAW) for household service workers (HSWs) in Hong Kong will have an increase of HKD180. This is a 4.8% percent increase, from HKD3,740 to HKD3,920 and is said to be the biggest in years. Meanwhile the increase for the minimum food allowance is HKD100, from HKD775 to HKD875.
Oct 31, 2012
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) informed through their official website a new program of the Korean Embassy in Manila for Employment Permit System (EPS) workers who were refused entry in Korea because of change identity.
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) informed through their official website a new program of the Korean Embassy in Manila for Employment Permit System (EPS) workers who were refused entry in Korea because of change identity.
Oct 26, 2012
In relation to the resumption and normalization of the recruitment and deployment of Household Service Workers (HSWs) in Saudi Arabia, the Philippine Association of Service Exporters, Inc. (PASEI), has sent various proposals to the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA).
In relation to the resumption and normalization of the recruitment and deployment of Household Service Workers (HSWs) in Saudi Arabia, the Philippine Association of Service Exporters, Inc. (PASEI), has sent various proposals to the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA).
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