One hundred (100) OFW dependents from all over the Philippines passed the qualifying exam for the OWWA Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP). Successful applicants will have their 4 -or 5 years of college education subsidized. Click here to view the complete list of new OWWA-EDSP scholars.
The difference between the poor and the rich is not the amount of money they have but simply whether or not they have financial education. For OFWs to succeed, it is important that they have the knowledge and ability to manage their finances. So take advantage of a free seminar about financial education.
Attend this June 21 and learn:
• How to build a solid financial foundation regardless of your age or income level
• How to make money work for you instead of you working for money
• How to increase cash flow
• How to get the highest potential of your money
• How much protection do you need
• Debt management
• How to create multiple income streams
• Business opportunity
Event Details:
What: Free Financial Education Seminar
When: June 21, 2008 Saturday 2:00pm.
Where: King’s Court Bldg. 1, 2129 Chino Roces ave. (formerly Pasong Tamo) corner Dela Rosa St. Makati (near Mc Donald`s Buendia).
Don’t miss another chance to land an overseas job and discover livelihood opportunities!
Attend an Overseas Employment Jobs and Livelihood Expo at the Philippine Trade Training Center, Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue Ext. corner Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City on June 21 (Saturday) and June 22 (Sunday).
The Overseas Employment Jobs Expo coincides with the holding of Pamilyang OFWs-SMEs Expo 2008, an International Exposition of Job, Livelihood, Investment and Business Opportunities for the OFW and SME Families.
This event is organized by the Philippine Association of Service Exporters, Inc. (PASEI), in cooperation and partnership with Pamilyang OFW-SME Network Foundation, Inc. Overseas jobs will be made available to applicants from POEA licensed recruitment agencies. Applicants are advised to bring resumes, 2×2 pictures, school credentials, training and employment certificates, NBI clearances and passport (if available). There is no entrance/registration fee.
This Friday, June 13, 2008, free long distance calls to the Philippines will be given to low-income and unskilled OFWs in Dubai and northern regions of UAE. Starting at 11 a.m.they can enjoy free calls at Al Nasr Leisureland. Read more
Good news to all overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Now there is a faster and more convenient way to apply for their clearances as the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) launched an online registration system. The new system aims to speed up the documentation process of all departing and returning OFWs. Read more