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Archive for November, 2009

Nov
28

Visa Exemption for Filipinos Transiting Through New Zealand

Posted by: therre

The Embassy of New Zealand in Santiago has informed the Philippine Embassy that effective 30 November 2009, Filipino nationals transiting through New Zealand en route to other destinations will be exempt from securing transit visas.

Up until now, Filipinos transiting New Zealand (for instance changing planes) needed to hold a transit visa. This requirement will not apply from 30 November.

From that date, Filipinos won’t need a visa to transit New Zealand, provided they remain in the airport and their travel bookings show a stopover of no more than 24 hours. If they plan to stop over for more than 24 hours, or plan to leave the airport, they must apply for a visitor visa.

Source:
DFA

Published in: Laws and Immigration
Nov
23

Beware of fake job in Russia

Posted by: therre

The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) warns Filipino overseas jobseekers against promises of non-existing job in Moscow, Russia under the pretext of invitation from the Russian Olympic Committee but using travel agencies as front for deployment.

Foreigners holding commercial visas in Russia are not allowed to work. Filipino workers who want to land a job in the country should undergo the legal documentation process at POEA.

Published in: OFW Warnings
Nov
18

Paramedics/Nurses, Physicians needed in Saudi Red Crescent

Posted by: therre

The Saudi Red Crescent Authority (formerly Red Crescent Society) based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia needs a total of 300 male Paramedics/Nurses (200), Physicians (100).

Minimum Qualifications:
Paramedics/Nurses:

  • Male, preferably with BS Diploma
  • With at least 2 years diploma after high school
  • Worked as member of an ambulance team
  • Mastery of resuscitation techniques and medications
  • Not more than 50 years old

Physicians (Specialists and Consultants in Emergency, Medicine, General Surgery, Traumatology, Anesthesia and Intensive Care):

  • Male
  • Doctor of Medicine Graduate
  • With Board License
  • With at least 2 years training in Emergency Medicine and Intensive Care
  • Not more than 50 years old

Interested and qualified applicants may personally submit the following documents in a long folder:

  • detailed resume with job description,
  • photocopy of school credentials/records,
  • employment certificates (past and present),
  • photocopy of the first page of the passport
  • six (6) pieces of 2×2 photo taken within ten (10) days from date of advertisement

Submit the above requirements at the:
Manpower Registry Division, Window I,
Ground Floor, Blas F. Ople Building (Formerly POEA Bldg.),
Ortigas Avenue corner EDSA,
Mandaluyong City

You may also register online at www.poea.gov.ph. Original documents must be presented upon registration. Start of registration is on November 16, 2009.

Source:
POEA

Published in: News
Nov
16

Saudi Arabian Airlines needs Accountant, Cooks and Waiters

Posted by: therre

The Saudi Arabian Airlines through the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) need male Muslim candidates to fill company base in Riyadh Kingdom of Saudi Arabia the following needs:

  • Accountant
  • Storekeeper
  • Electro Mechanical
  • Waiters
  • Asst. Waiters
  • Asst. Cooks
  • Utility Workers

Qualifications:

  • Must have relevant degree and diploma in the same field.
  • Related experience preferably in management of restaurants based on cash business
  • Good command of English

Requirements:

  • detailed resume with job description,
  • school credentials,
  • employment certificates,
  • original and photocopy of the first page of the passport
  • 4 x 6 recent photo

Interested and qualified applicants may personally the above requirements at the:
Manpower Registry Division, Window I,
Ground Floor, Blas F. Ople Building (Formerly POEA Bldg.),
Ortigas Avenue corner EDSA,
Mandaluyong City

You may also register online at www.poea.gov.ph. Deadline of submission is on 20 November 2009.

Source:

POEA

Published in: News


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