According to the DFA, Egypt is not accepting domestic helpers from other countries, including the Philippines, except those who are working for foreign diplomats. DFA informed that the government of Egypt only grants visa and working permits to foreign domestic helpers hired by foreign diplomats accredited to Egypt.

The public is urged to report to POEA any recruitment agency or individual offering jobs for domestic helpers in Egypt.

The Middle East chapter of militant group, Migrante started a signature campaign to fight the new POEA direct-hiring policy, abolish the OWWA omnibus policies and the POEA guidelines on the deployment of Filipino household service workers that doubled the minimum monthly salary of domestic helpers from $200 to $400 and required skills training and language proficiency clearances. Visit this link to support the campaign:online petition

A group of international ship owners will offer an initial 50 scholarships in marine or naval engineering to graduating HS students for the SY 2008-2009 at the University of Cebu.

Upon graduation, the scholars are guaranteed sea-time training and employment. Applicants need to have a high school average grade of 85%; and no grade in Math, Science, and English lower than 80%. They would also undergo an IQ test and an interview with a psychologist. Those interested may contact Dr. Felly Cardente-Yap of the University of Cebu at 032-262-8888 local 106.

The president of Greenfields International Manpower Services Inc, Federico Acdal, informed that registered nurses are in-demand in the following countries: USA, Canada, and New Zealand.
Their agency will hold a two-day job fair in the provincial capitol of Tagbilaran on February 6 and 7, 2008.

Greenfields is also looking for physical therapists and medical technologists for USA. States. Applicants for these positions can submit their applications via email at greenfields_intl@yahoo.com. Read more