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Sep 13, 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.
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.
Sep 10, 2012
The secretary of Labor and Employment, Rosalinda Baldpoz announced that seventeen (11) one stop processing centers (OSPCs) are now ready to serve overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families. The one-stop centers for OFWs that are located in eleven (11) regions all over the Philippines were created through the efforts of Overseas Workers and Welfare Administration (OWWA) and Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA).
The secretary of Labor and Employment, Rosalinda Baldpoz announced that seventeen (11) one stop processing centers (OSPCs) are now ready to serve overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families. The one-stop centers for OFWs that are located in eleven (11) regions all over the Philippines were created through the efforts of Overseas Workers and Welfare Administration (OWWA) and Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA).
Sep 4, 2012
Good news for passport applicants in Metro Manila area. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) consular department now has a satellite office in SM Megamall in Mandaluyong.
Good news for passport applicants in Metro Manila area. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) consular department now has a satellite office in SM Megamall in Mandaluyong.
Aug 29, 2012
In an article posted in the DOLE’s official website, Labor Secretary Rosalida Baldoz challenged OFWs to improve their lives by starting a business with the assistance of a loan from the national government’s P2-Billion OFW National Reintegration Program Fund.
In an article posted in the DOLE’s official website, Labor Secretary Rosalida Baldoz challenged OFWs to improve their lives by starting a business with the assistance of a loan from the national government’s P2-Billion OFW National Reintegration Program Fund.
Aug 27, 2012
A report from the DFA said that as of August 10, more than 800,000 Filipinos abroad have registered for the 2013 Philippine elections. This means they are still 200,000 registrants away from their goal.
A report from the DFA said that as of August 10, more than 800,000 Filipinos abroad have registered for the 2013 Philippine elections. This means they are still 200,000 registrants away from their goal.
Aug 23, 2012
For this reason, the plan of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (Philhealth) to install a system that would make it possible for Filipinos abroad to file claims for hospitals bills online would benefit many overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).
For this reason, the plan of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (Philhealth) to install a system that would make it possible for Filipinos abroad to file claims for hospitals bills online would benefit many overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).
Aug 13, 2012
Filipinos in Hong Kong working as pilots, cabin crew, seafarers and the like can now avail of Multiple Travel Exit Clearance or multiple-OEC (MTEC). This development would benefit and is available for those whose job necessitates travel to and from the Philippines at least twice a year.
Filipinos in Hong Kong working as pilots, cabin crew, seafarers and the like can now avail of Multiple Travel Exit Clearance or multiple-OEC (MTEC). This development would benefit and is available for those whose job necessitates travel to and from the Philippines at least twice a year.
Jul 31, 2012
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) warns the public most specifically Filipino nurses and other medical practitioners regarding an e-mail scam containing supposed employment in a hospital in Australia.
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) warns the public most specifically Filipino nurses and other medical practitioners regarding an e-mail scam containing supposed employment in a hospital in Australia.
Jul 27, 2012
Hans Cacdac, the chief of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), issued a warning to licensed agencies that are charging excessive placement fees to their overseas applicants.
Hans Cacdac, the chief of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), issued a warning to licensed agencies that are charging excessive placement fees to their overseas applicants.
Jun 27, 2012
Residence visa applicants in the emirate of Abu Dhabi now need to present tenancy contracts and other documents. On the other hand, visit visa applicants will be required to submit a rent contract along with a Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) bill.
Residence visa applicants in the emirate of Abu Dhabi now need to present tenancy contracts and other documents. On the other hand, visit visa applicants will be required to submit a rent contract along with a Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) bill.
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