
More Jobs for Filipinos in Spain and Canada
Maria Theresa S. Samante, Jun 29, 2006
“The Spanish government has informed us that they will need about 100,000 Filipino workers over the next two years,” the President said in a speech at the 27th National Conference of Employers at the Manila Hotel.
“I also hope to be able to get
While on the other hand, in anticipation of a massive oil exploration and refinery project, the President said that the Canadian government had also stated its intention to increase the number of employment slots for Filipino workers.
“Three provinces in
Her Excellency described OFWs as “the backbone of the new global work force” and “the country’s greatest export.” The OFWs became a great support for the Philippine economy, in fact they bring in more than $10 billion, roughly 12 percent of the gross domestic product, into the country.
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