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Archive for March, 2009

Mar
23

Jobs for Professional Filipino Workers in Southeast Asia

Filipino professionals such as doctors, dentists and accountants will soon be allowed to practice their professions in the Southeast Asian region even without the requirement of taking and passing licensure examinations of these countries. Read more.

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Mar
18

WorkAbroad Recognized as Best E-Service Website

The leading overseas job site in the Philippines, WorkAbroad Philippines emerges as the Best Website under the E-Services category of the 11th Philippine Web Awards.

WorkAbroad.ph bested six other nominees in the category of E-Services during the awarding ceremony held last February 27, at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium Podium 4, Yuchengco Tower II, RCBC Plaza Makati City.

The event was attended by the Brand Manager of WorkAbroad Philippines, Ms. Rhea Suiza and WorkAbroad’s IT Manager, Mr. Edson Pabilona.

The award is an affirmation that WorkAbroad is indeed on the right track and will further serve as an inspiration to continue to excel and deliver the best service for the Filipino people.

About Philippine Web Awards

The Philippine Web Awards is an award giving body that recognizes the best Filipino-created websites and honors the individuals and teams behind them.

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Published in: OFW News
Mar
17

Government Services for Those Affected by the Global Financial Crisis

For a country like the Philippines whose unemployment and poverty has been a major problem ever since, the effects of current global financial crisis may be a disaster. To minimize adverse effects on society and the people, the Philippine government is doing its best to combat the crisis and implement various programs to help its citizens.

If you find yourself or a family member directly hit by the crisis, don’t give up so easily. Stay positive and keep on hoping because the Philippine government is ready to extend a helping hand. Click here to know the services available to you.

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Mar
16

Visa Approval Notice Not Valid for Travel to Jordan

Filipino travelers including OFWs going to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan shall have a Jordan visa stamped in their valid passports prior to their departure from the Philippines. Visa Approval Notices from the Jordan Ministry of Interior will not suffice for travel to Jordan.

Also, visa upon arrival in the Kingdom of Jordan is no longer permitted for Philippine passport holders, unless supported with proper documentation originating from the Honorary Consul.

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Published in: OFW Warnings
Mar
12

Urgent Job Openings for Engineers in Saudi Arabia

The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) announced the following vacancies for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA): Clinical Engineers and Television Engineer. Click here to view complete details.

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Published in: In Demand OFW Jobs


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