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Nov 9, 2011
An official from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced that they withdrew the negative certifications countries that reportedly failed to comply with the migrant policies that would provide sufficient protection for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) under the amended Migrant Workers Act. This means that the government is temporarily postponing the implementation of the said deployment ban in 41 countries.
An official from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced that they withdrew the negative certifications countries that reportedly failed to comply with the migrant policies that would provide sufficient protection for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) under the amended Migrant Workers Act. This means that the government is temporarily postponing the implementation of the said deployment ban in 41 countries.
Nov 8, 2011
The UAE job fair for Filipinos will be held on November 11 at the Al Safa Sports Hall from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Jobseekers are advised to bring at least three copies of their resumes to the job fair.
The UAE job fair for Filipinos will be held on November 11 at the Al Safa Sports Hall from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Jobseekers are advised to bring at least three copies of their resumes to the job fair.
Nov 7, 2011
The Canadian government recently announced that a new type of visa for families will be available starting December of this year. The new two-year, multi-entry" super visa” is for the parents and grandparents of immigrants in Canada.
The Canadian government recently announced that a new type of visa for families will be available starting December of this year. The new two-year, multi-entry" super visa” is for the parents and grandparents of immigrants in Canada.
Nov 3, 2011
The DFA through its foreign posts added 49 new counties to the list by certifying that the following countries are likewise compliant with the guarantees under in Republic Act 10022 or the Amended Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act of 1995.
The DFA through its foreign posts added 49 new counties to the list by certifying that the following countries are likewise compliant with the guarantees under in Republic Act 10022 or the Amended Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act of 1995.
Nov 2, 2011
To inform Filipinos that their offices would be closed on the upcoming holidays, the Philippine Embassy in Washington D.C, USA and Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) released advisories:
To inform Filipinos that their offices would be closed on the upcoming holidays, the Philippine Embassy in Washington D.C, USA and Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) released advisories:
Nov 2, 2011
The chief of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), Carlos Cao Jr. said that the deployment of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in 41 countries is currently banned.
The chief of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), Carlos Cao Jr. said that the deployment of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in 41 countries is currently banned.
Oct 25, 2011
A new immigration policy in United Kingdom (UK) prohibits foreign caregivers from filing for permanent residency status even after five years of continued work.
A new immigration policy in United Kingdom (UK) prohibits foreign caregivers from filing for permanent residency status even after five years of continued work.
Oct 18, 2011
As the younger batch Filipino and Indonesian domestic helpers, including women from the rural areas is better educated and has a higher expectation of life; Singapore which is among the world’s biggest employers of domestic helpers may soon find fewer and more expensive supply of foreign maids.
As the younger batch Filipino and Indonesian domestic helpers, including women from the rural areas is better educated and has a higher expectation of life; Singapore which is among the world’s biggest employers of domestic helpers may soon find fewer and more expensive supply of foreign maids.
Oct 13, 2011
A Filipino domestic helper in Hong Kong recently won a fight that might benefit thousands of foreign workers in the said Asian country. Vallejos Evangeline Banao, an OFW in Hong Kong for almost twenty-two (22) years was granted the right to apply for permanent residency status.
A Filipino domestic helper in Hong Kong recently won a fight that might benefit thousands of foreign workers in the said Asian country. Vallejos Evangeline Banao, an OFW in Hong Kong for almost twenty-two (22) years was granted the right to apply for permanent residency status.
Oct 8, 2011
Are you an OFW in Saudi Arabia who needs to renew your Philippine passport? The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh will conduct an outreach consular services missions or what is more commonly known as the “Embassy on Wheels” on the following dates:
Are you an OFW in Saudi Arabia who needs to renew your Philippine passport? The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh will conduct an outreach consular services missions or what is more commonly known as the “Embassy on Wheels” on the following dates:
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