Being away from family and friends is one of the most if not the most difficult part of being an OFW. Sadly there are times when privilege of earning a big salary and the opportunity to work in a foreign environment results to broken marriages or estrangement from friends and loved ones.

It is a blessing that advancement in technology made it so much easier and cheaper for people to keep in touch despite the great distance. One fun and costless way that an OFW can do to  stay close with their loved ones in the Philippines is by joining social networking sites. Aside from being updated with what is happening in the Philippines, they can also find new friends and get tips on how to succeed with their overseas career by connecting with fellow OFWs all over the world.

So if you are an OFW or has a loved one abroad,  join a social networking site for OFWs now!

Filipino workers who wish to work in 5-star hotels and restaurants should check out job opportunities for them in Macau. Nevertheless aspiring overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are warned against illegal recruiters. This is because currently, Macau has a localization program which means that they will prioritize hiring of local citizens.

Here are some of the latest job openings for hospitality workers in Macau:

Bartenders

Cocktail Attendants

Chefs

Housekeeping Supervisors

Lifeguards

Receptionists

Pastry Chefs

Spa Therapists

Click here to view more job openings for hospitality workers in Macau

AdExhibit Inc. is inviting all job seekers to attend the largest and grandest job fair in the country to be attended by top direct companies and local and overseas recruitment agencies.

When: October 05 – Oct 06, 2010, 10:00am — 05:00pm
Where: Trinoma Activity Center, Trinoma Mall, EDSA, Quezon City.

September Schedule of Mobile Passport Services

Important Reminders for Passport Mobile Services

• The processing of passports at Mobile Passport Services is guided by the Philippine Passport Act of 1996 and its implementing rules and regulations, other relevant Department Orders, Circulars and Memoranda.
• Participation in the Mobile Passport Services must be coordinated with the Passport Coordinator designated by the Local Government Unit (LGU) in advance. The designated LGU Passport Coordinator will collect copies of the application forms from interested applicants at least two weeks in advance of the scheduled date of the mobile passport service.
• The LGU Passport Coordinator will inform the applicant of the indicative time during which he or she will have to file the passport application on the scheduled date of the Mobile Passport Service.
• Personal appearance is a requirement for all passport applicants.
• The Mobile Passport Service will not accept applications for the replacement of lost valid passports but will entertain applications for lost expired passports.
• The Mobile passport fee is same with the Expedite Rate.

For any details please call RCOCC at 834-40oo, Local Nos. 2406-2410 or 836-7750

As of this writing the latest GBP vacancies as posted in the POEA website are for: civil engineers, mechanical engineers, and medical secretaries. These are the qualifications:

Engineers:
BS Engineering Graduate
Licensed
With at least two years work experience
Not more that 50 years of age

Medical Secretaries:
Graduate of BS Computer Science, Commerce or any allied courses
With at least two years work experience in hospital or office settings
Not more than 40 years of age

For instructions on how to submit application to this job opening in Saudi Arabia, please click here.