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Jun 25, 2013
The rest days of workers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia including overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) would now be Friday and Saturday. This is after the decision of the Saudi government to move the previous Thursday–Friday weekend to Friday and Saturday.
The rest days of workers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia including overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) would now be Friday and Saturday. This is after the decision of the Saudi government to move the previous Thursday–Friday weekend to Friday and Saturday.
Jun 20, 2013
“Migrant workers respect the laws and culture of their host countries. Their contribution to the economy of—and their socio-cultural assimilation and integration to—the host countries help strengthen the foundation of global peace, security, and prosperity. Therefore, they deserve humane treatment and equal protection. This is the pathway for diaspora and development to serve as a bridge between societies and states,” she added.
“Migrant workers respect the laws and culture of their host countries. Their contribution to the economy of—and their socio-cultural assimilation and integration to—the host countries help strengthen the foundation of global peace, security, and prosperity. Therefore, they deserve humane treatment and equal protection. This is the pathway for diaspora and development to serve as a bridge between societies and states,” she added.
Jun 17, 2013
The Labor Department reported that the Philippines has a new office in Taipei and it will house units of Philippine government offices. Labor Secretary, Baldoz said that the new PHL labor office in Taiwan now houses DOLE, OWWA (Overseas Workers Welfare Administration), SSS (Social Security System) and Pag-IBIG Fund.
The Labor Department reported that the Philippines has a new office in Taipei and it will house units of Philippine government offices. Labor Secretary, Baldoz said that the new PHL labor office in Taiwan now houses DOLE, OWWA (Overseas Workers Welfare Administration), SSS (Social Security System) and Pag-IBIG Fund.
Jun 13, 2013
Filipinos who wish to visit Japan can now apply for a multiple-entry visa. This development is part of the effort of the government of Japan to increase their visitors from the Southeast Asian region. They are hoping to increase their visitors by 2.5 times from the current 2 million in 2016, which in turn will boost their economy.
Filipinos who wish to visit Japan can now apply for a multiple-entry visa. This development is part of the effort of the government of Japan to increase their visitors from the Southeast Asian region. They are hoping to increase their visitors by 2.5 times from the current 2 million in 2016, which in turn will boost their economy.
May 28, 2013
Administrator Hans Leo Cacdac said that under Republic Act 8042 as amended by the Republic Act 10022, offering overseas employment in the guise of visa assistance without the necessary license or authority from the POEA constitutes illegal recruitment.
Administrator Hans Leo Cacdac said that under Republic Act 8042 as amended by the Republic Act 10022, offering overseas employment in the guise of visa assistance without the necessary license or authority from the POEA constitutes illegal recruitment.
May 22, 2013
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has signed an agreement to benefit Filipino household service workers or domestic helpers who will work in KSA. Under the new pact, Filipinos who will work as domestic helpers need not to pay placement fees and any recruitment cost.
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has signed an agreement to benefit Filipino household service workers or domestic helpers who will work in KSA. Under the new pact, Filipinos who will work as domestic helpers need not to pay placement fees and any recruitment cost.
May 22, 2013
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) secretary Rosalinda Baldoz visited Saudi Arabia to signs agreement for domestic helpers and discuss other employment concerns of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) with the Saudi Ministry of Labor.
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) secretary Rosalinda Baldoz visited Saudi Arabia to signs agreement for domestic helpers and discuss other employment concerns of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) with the Saudi Ministry of Labor.
May 20, 2013
Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has issued the list of 238 agencies which they punished for non-issuance of receipts to their applicants from 2010-2013.
Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has issued the list of 238 agencies which they punished for non-issuance of receipts to their applicants from 2010-2013.
May 17, 2013
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has filed recruitment violation cases against Aim High International Placement and Kuwaiti employer Tanzifco Co. WLL after receiving complaints from 17 overseas Filipino workers who allegedly claims that they were maltreated.
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has filed recruitment violation cases against Aim High International Placement and Kuwaiti employer Tanzifco Co. WLL after receiving complaints from 17 overseas Filipino workers who allegedly claims that they were maltreated.
May 15, 2013
In protest over the killing of a Taiwanese fisherman by Philippine coastguard last week, Taiwan has stopped hiring of Filipino workers and recalled its envoy in Manila.
In protest over the killing of a Taiwanese fisherman by Philippine coastguard last week, Taiwan has stopped hiring of Filipino workers and recalled its envoy in Manila.
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