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New Zealand Allows Filipino Tourists to Work For a Year
Oct 24, 2012
 The working holiday scheme will allow tourists from both countries to work in the host country. The scheme covers tourists between 18-30 years old. They can work for up to 12 months of stay but no longer than any three months for any given employer. 
3rd Consular Office of DFA in NCR Opens in SM Manila
Oct 17, 2012
 The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) now has three (3) consular mall-based offices in National Capital Region (NCR) – at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong, Robinsons Galleria in Pasig City and the newest is in SM City, Manila.  
POEA Gives Guide on How to Avoid Job Scams
Oct 11, 2012
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has continuously receiving complaints against illegal recruiters based on the internet which lead them to finally give warnings to jobseekers on how to detect internet job scam.
Saudi Implements Better Protection Measures for Filipino Domestic Helpers
Oct 10, 2012
 The Department and Labor and Employment Secretary, Rosalinda Baldoz expressed confidence that Filipino household service workers (HSWs) who will go to Saudi Arabia to work is assured of better protection as the government of the Philippines and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) recently agreed to the new Standard Employment Contract (SEC). The said contract provides stronger measures to ensure that the rights and welfare of HSWs are followed. 
POEA Issued Preventive Suspension to Agencies Violating Hiring Rules for HSWs
Oct 5, 2012
 Recruitment agencies are reminded by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) that they need to strictly follow the rules concerning the deployment of household service workers (HSWs). This is to ensure that all hired HSWs are properly protected.  
Survey Says OFWs Would Not Cover Up for Fellow Filipinos
Oct 3, 2012
 Apparently Filipinos abroad would not tolerate a wrong deed even if the concerned individual is also a Filipino. This conclusion is based from an informal survey that was conducted among site visitors of OFWGuide.com and WorkAbroad.ph Facebok page from August 13 to September 2, 2012.
SSS Opens New Branch in Dubai
Sep 28, 2012
The Social Security System (SSS) has recently opened new office located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates which will accommodate OFWs with their SSS membership, loans, and other concerns. 
POEA Close Down Offices of 6 Recruitment Firms
Sep 24, 2012
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) tracks down illegal recruiters in Metro Manila and finally padlocks their offices due to multiple complaints of illegal recruitment from applicants.
Another Consular Office Opens in Robinsons Galleria
Sep 23, 2012
 There is another venue for Filipinos within Metro Manila area that needs to take care of their passport requirements. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) recently opened another mall-based consular office, this time at Robinsons Galleria in Quezon City. This is the sixth consular office of the DFA that is mall-based.   
Survey Says Pinoys Abroad Don’t Know How to Register for OAV
Sep 17, 2012
  What could be the reason why some Filipinos abroad fail to register for the OAV?  Could it be that many would like to exercise their right to participate in the national elections even when they are out of the country but just don’t know how or where to do it.
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