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POEA Opens OFW Deployment in Iraq
Aug 1, 2013
The POEA believes that Iraq is now a safe destination for OFWs, as Admin Hans Cacdac lifted the deployment ban that has been in effect for nine years.  
Labor Dept Encourages OFWs to Go Home and Invest in Agribusiness
Jul 25, 2013
According to the Secretary of Labor, Rosalinda Baldoz, there are viable business opportunities waiting for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who will return to the Philippines and that is in the field of agribusiness. The Secretary advises Filipinos abroad specifically those that are affected by crisis whether economic or political in Europe and Middle East to go home and invest in agribusiness.  
Pinoys in Canada Frowns About the Required English Test for Permanent Residency
Jul 24, 2013
Filipinos in Canada are complaining over the new rw rule that was set in July 2012 mandates all who want to come to Canada including those in semi- and low-skilled occupations through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) to undergo an English or French language test. 
Gov’t Ready to Assist OFWs Affected by Taiwan’s Hiring Freeze
Jul 15, 2013
 In line with the decision of Taiwan to suspend the deployment of Filipino workers, the Secretary of the Labor Department, Rosalinda Baldoz ordered the creation of a Help Desk dedicated for queries and assistance request of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) that are affected by the hiring freeze in Taiwan.
DOLE to Displaced OFWs in Taiwan: Search for Jobs Elsewhere
Jul 11, 2013
The DOLE chief also assured OFWs that are affected by the ban in Taiwan that many job and livelihood opportunities exist elsewhere. They are advised to consider local job openings. 
PHL Embassy in Riyadh: Ramadan Schedule & Exit Visa Assistance
Jul 10, 2013
 Everyone who needs assistance for the processing of their exit clearance is invited to go to the Field Office of the Embassy at Villa 24 Umm al Hammam District from Sunday to Thursday, 12pm to 5pm for the pre-processing procedures
Taiwan Prohibits Contract Renewal of OFWs
Jul 8, 2013
 Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Taiwan who are waiting for the renewal of their work contracts may be forced to look for another job opportunity elsewhere as the Taiwan government ordered the hiring ban on Filipino workers.
Licensure Exams for Pinoys in the Middle East Set in October
Jul 5, 2013
 The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) will conduct a Special Professional Licensure Board Examinations (SPLBEs) for Filipino professionals that are currently working in United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia in October. This is the announcement made by the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh.  
Saudi Extends Amnesty Deadline to November
Jul 3, 2013
Filipinos in Saudi Arabia without proper working documents are given another chance to correct their status and avoid punishments and arrest as the government of Saudi Arabia decided to extend the deadline of the amnesty until November 
PhilHealth Pilots Primary Care Benefit 1 Package to DepEd Personnel
Jun 27, 2013
 The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is piloting its Primary Care Benefit 1 package to members of the employed sectors starting with all teachers and other personnel of the Department of Education (DepEd) beginning this June.
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