Archive for October, 2008
Oct
31
OFWs of today are certainly luckier than their counterparts twenty years ago because there are so many ways available for them to communicate with their loved ones in the Philippines. It can be said that technology has been kind to OFWs as it has shorten the distance and made life easier for them.
One way to cope with homesickness while out of the country is by using the internet and by joining social community websites that allows you to meet and interact with fellow OFWs and your friends and family in the Philippines. One social networking site that is especially made for the modern day heroes is OFWNation. Help make the community grow. Join OFWNation now!
Oct
29
The POEA belies the report that recruitment of OFWs for Korea through the Employment Permit System (EPS) has stopped because of irregularities in the system. Jennifer J. Manalili, POEA Chief said that the EPS continues and to date, 20,799 workers have been deployed. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) covering the EPS which expires on October 20, 2008 is also under negotiation for renewal.
Manalili said, “There are no irregularities in the conduct of EPS in the Philippines. In fact, Korea considers the POEA-DOLE implementation of the program as best practice among other participating countries.”
At present, the Philippines cannot replenish its labor quota of 11,000 for 2008 due to lack of workers who have already passed the Korean Language Test (KLT).
A new service commitment agreement (SCA) between the new test agency and HRD Korea which is needed before a new KLT can be conducted in the Philippines is still being finalized. The KLT was last held in the country in May 2007.
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Oct
28
Many Filipinos wants to work abroad but are clueless on where to go or what to do to start their job hunting. They are also worried that the process of landing a job abroad maybe tedious and costly. The good news is that there is an easy, free and fast way to search and apply for job openings in foreign countries and that is through WorkAbroad.ph
WorkAbroad.ph is an overseas job site where POEA-licensed recruitment agencies post their job openings for different positions. Applicants can conveniently create their online resume, send applications and be hired even at the comfort of their own homes.
Over 25,000 overseas jobs are available at WorkAbroad.ph and have over 500,000 members. Registration at WorkAbroad.ph is free and all you need is a valid email address. Create an Account at WorkAbroad.ph now!
Oct
27
Overstaying overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Taiwan should return to the Philippines as there are risks involved in staying and working in a foreign country with nothing to show but an expired work contract.
Gan informed that OFWs without proper working documents are the targets of illegal brokers that victimize desperate foreign workers in Taiwan.
Gan said, “All Taiwan OFWs are allowed to work a maximum of nine years in Taiwan. However they should return every three years and get a new contract to work in Taiwan. Read more.
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