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Aug 3, 2015
It is also wise to be aware that your luggage will be out of your sight once it is checked in and it can be tampered. Luggage tampering can make innocent people suffer and surprisingly it is very easy to do. Often, a victim will only be aware that his luggage has been tampered once he is approach by the security personnel.
It is also wise to be aware that your luggage will be out of your sight once it is checked in and it can be tampered. Luggage tampering can make innocent people suffer and surprisingly it is very easy to do. Often, a victim will only be aware that his luggage has been tampered once he is approach by the security personnel.
Feb 27, 2015
Overseas Filipino workers or OFWs are advised to be cautious when taking loans abroad, as negligence in payment may result to serious penalties like jail detention.
Overseas Filipino workers or OFWs are advised to be cautious when taking loans abroad, as negligence in payment may result to serious penalties like jail detention.
Feb 24, 2015
An illegal recruiter promises jobs in Canada for aspiring overseas Filipino workers.
An illegal recruiter promises jobs in Canada for aspiring overseas Filipino workers.
Jan 26, 2015
The common mentality among Filipinos is that “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” It may be true, but it has led some Filipino job seekers to fall into the hands of Human Trafficking masterminds.
The common mentality among Filipinos is that “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” It may be true, but it has led some Filipino job seekers to fall into the hands of Human Trafficking masterminds.
Dec 8, 2014
Nowadays overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are the favorite targets of swindlers because they know that they are the ones with financial resources and they are looking for places to put that in. Be wise and don't let it be robbed by taking note of the following warning signs and advice:
Nowadays overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are the favorite targets of swindlers because they know that they are the ones with financial resources and they are looking for places to put that in. Be wise and don't let it be robbed by taking note of the following warning signs and advice:
Dec 3, 2014
The employment contract is an important document for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) as it specifies their rights and privileges while working in a foreign country. But what if the work contract one signed while still here in the Philippines is replaced or altered with another work contract that puts a worker to a disadvantage?
The employment contract is an important document for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) as it specifies their rights and privileges while working in a foreign country. But what if the work contract one signed while still here in the Philippines is replaced or altered with another work contract that puts a worker to a disadvantage?
Nov 9, 2014
With all the devious tactics that they use, how do you know if an email job offer is legitimate or a scam. One easy way to do that is by checking the telephone number.
With all the devious tactics that they use, how do you know if an email job offer is legitimate or a scam. One easy way to do that is by checking the telephone number.
Nov 3, 2014
However, despite the high cost of this service, there can be cases when a cargo company will not be able to deliver the package on time or there will be missing or broken items. Worse, there are cases of balikbayan boxes not being delivered at all. So it pays to be meticulous when it comes to balikbayan box companies. There are a lot of cargo forwarders offering their service to OFWs, but always ask youself -- can you trust them?
However, despite the high cost of this service, there can be cases when a cargo company will not be able to deliver the package on time or there will be missing or broken items. Worse, there are cases of balikbayan boxes not being delivered at all. So it pays to be meticulous when it comes to balikbayan box companies. There are a lot of cargo forwarders offering their service to OFWs, but always ask youself -- can you trust them?
Sep 5, 2014
Beware of an employment scam promising healthcare profession workers of a job in Toronto.
Beware of an employment scam promising healthcare profession workers of a job in Toronto.
Sep 4, 2014
Do not accept online job offers for Portugal rightaway. This is what POEA reminds aspiring OFW wanting to work in Portugal.
Do not accept online job offers for Portugal rightaway. This is what POEA reminds aspiring OFW wanting to work in Portugal.
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