The Saudi Ministry of Health and the POEA is in search of at least 5,000 Filipino nurses to fill up the nursing shortage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Of these, 300-500 Muslim nurses will be deployed to the holy cities.
Those without hospital experience may qualify as the Saudi government will provide on-the-job training. For more information, please visit www.poea.gov.ph
According to POEA, the direct visa application through the Consulate of Japan in Manila, Cebu, and Davao will no longer be accepted. Effective July 30, all visa applications will be processed only through the agencies accredited by the Japan Embassy in Manila.
Direct applications will only be allowed in cases of “humanitarian considerations”; visas for diplomats and government officials, invitees by the Japanese government institutions and independent administrative agencies, and scholarship awardees. For the complete process of visa application, visit the website of Japan Embassy
Middle Eastern countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Kuwait have announced an amnesty period for all illegal foreign workers there. According to DFA, 1,234 (833 from Kuwait, 301 from Saudi Arabia, 100 from UAE and all from Dubai) Filipinos have thus far availed of the amnesty program and have been repatriated to Manila.
The Philippine embassies and consulates in the three countries assist and facilitate the repatriation of Filipinos. DFA Secretary Romulo said, “I encourage them to avail fully of the government’s reintegration and skills training program so they may take advantage of the new job opportunities in the country.”
Filipino workers wishing to work in Malaysia may take note of the following in demand job openings in the country: