The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) Overseas Banking Group announced that they are now accepting nominees for “The Search for Ten Outstanding Expat Pinoy Children.”

Mailed entries must be postmarked not later than August 28 to Paul Joseph V. Fonte of the Marketing Department, Overseas Customers Segment, Bank of the Philippine Islands at 6/F BPI Family Savings Bank Center, Paseo de Roxas cor. Dela Rosa St., Makati City 1226, Metro Manila.

Nomination forms are available at any BPI and BPI Family Savings Bank branch nationwide. The nomination form can also be downloaded from www.bpiexpressonline.com.ph or www.bpidirect.com.ph under Promo Page - Remittance.

Application period is from June 1 to August 28. The winners will be announced in August. They will receive Php50,000 each. For more details, click here.

Filipinos who want to work abroad should exclude Lebanon as one of their possible countries of destination as the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reminds the public that the total deployment ban of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the said country is still in effect.

The Philippine Ambassador to Lebanon, Gilbert Asuque, explained the reason why the ban was not lifted. This is because the memorandum of agreement (MOU) regarding the deployment of OFWs to Lebanon has not been signed. Read more.

The rapid and worldwide spread of the A(H1N1) flu virus made the World Health Organization declare it as a global pandemic. In connection with this, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration once again issued a reminder to all overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to take extra measures to protect themselves against swine flu.

Aside from protecting themselves, Jennifer Jardin Manalili, POEA Chief said that all inbound and outbound OFWs should make sure that they abide by the following reporting and monitoring arrangements:

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At a time of global financial crisis that had shaken the economy of supposedly the most powerful nation in the world, no company or individual can afford to feel secure. Everybody must think of ways on how to cope and prepare for the worst days even if one is in a city with super economy and immense wealth such as Dubai.

Apparently, Dubai being hit with the crisis is not very impossible as this powerful city is not only affected by the worldwide decline in oil prices; it also houses many international companies that may suffer from bad credit and low production. Read more.

What: Special Recruitment Activity @ PESO Office-La Union
When: June 25-26, 2009 @ 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Where: PESO Office-La Union, Provincial PESO, Ground Floor, Mabanag Building, Gen. Luna St., San Fernando, La Union

Miss Diamond Star International Manpower Services is going to hold a special recruitment activity at La Union. Be there for the job interview & don’t miss the opportunity to work abroad!

Great job offer! Attractive salary & benefits awaits all successful candidates!

Al Harbi Trading & Contracting Co., Ltd. urgently needs the following in Riyadh, K.S.A.:

Planning Engineer, Material Engineer, Transport Engineer, Architect, Autocad Operator, Land Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineer, Laboratory Technician, Aircon Technician, Tower Crane Technician, Tower Crane Erector, Diesel Mechanic, H.E. Mechanic, Hydraulic Mechanic, Crusher Mechanic, Backhoe Operator, Bulldozer Operator, Crane Operator, Grader Operator, Asphalt Mixer Operator, Asphalt Paver Operator, Asphalt Plant Operator, Generator Operator, Crusher Operator, Crusher Foreman, Electrician, Industrial Electrician, H.E. Electrician, Auto Electrician, Auto Denter, Trailer Driver, Machinist, Mason, Steelman, Rough Carpenter, with at least 2 years related work experience.

NO FEES TO BE COLLECTED. For more inquiries, please call Ms. Anna at 302-1088 or email at diamondmanpower@yahoo.com