The Philippine Senate recently approved a bill that calls for the improvement of the present Migrant Workers Act. The proposed changes aim to give better assistance and further promote the welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) thus strengthening the present law.

Estrada added that the Senate still needs to confirm if the Office of the President also ratified the bill. Once confirmed, they would transmit an enrolled copy to Malacanang for action by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

The improved Migrant Workers Act includes preventive measures that would minimize and solve the problems encountered by OFWs in the process of recruitment and deployment. It also calls for the creation of better rescue and assistance mechanisms. Read more.

Residents of Cavite and Bulacan have a chance to apply for a Philippine passport without the need to go to the main office of DFA. This is possible through the Mobile Passporting service. Here are the schedules:

January 30, 2010: Imus, Cavite
February 6, 2010: Malolos Bulacan
February 13, 2010: Hagonoy Bulacan

Here are the fees:
Regular Processing P500.00
ePassport Processing: P950.00
For Expedited Processing: Additional P250.00
For Replacement of Lost Valid Passport: Additional P200.00

For more details, you can call the DFA hotline at: 02-834 3333

An announcement at the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) website said that the previously announced registration schedule (January 25-29, 2010) of the Employment Permit System-Korean Language Test (EPS-KLT) is postponed until further notice.

Apparently there are still some issues that they need to clarify before they announced the new schedule. They encouraged previous registrants to check the website of POEA regularly to be informed of the latest updates regarding the new dates of the EPS-KLT registration and the actual examination.

The amount of money one can earn overseas is one of the greatest motivating factors why one wants to work abroad. Some are earning this much in the Philippines but are still wondering how much they could be earning if they are employed in a foreign country.

Well the good news is that WorkAbroad.ph has a new feature that will give OFWs and aspiring OFWs an idea of how much they are worth overseas. The salary information is based on one’s profession and the salary range offered in different countries.

The salary guide for OFWs tool will help Filipinos arrive at a decision if working abroad would be truly beneficial on their part. It would also help them see the country where they would receive the highest compensation.

Visit WorkAbroad.ph now and learn the salary you could be earning if you are working abroad.

What : 11th Metro Job Fair
When: January 28 to 30, 10 am to 6 pm
Where: Megatrade Hall 3, 5th level Mega B, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City

Admission is free! Attendees will receive lots of freebies and entrance giveaways from participating companies.

For more information, click here.