The economy of the USA is experiencing a financial crisis that had shaken the global economy. However as the whole world is worried about the possible negative effects of this crisis, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) can be calm and still expect a happy Christmas this December.

During a press briefing in Malacañang, the secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Marianito Roque said, “The situation remains stable on the overseas employment front, and we do not expect any reduction in demand for overseas Filipinos especially in the Middle East.” Read more.

report from Khaleej Times , a news website said that the a freeze order on the deployment of Filipino nurses to Unite Arab Emirates (UAE) General Authority for Health Services was issued by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) since September of this year. The said freeze order would remain until the court cases of 100 Filipino nurses are resolved in court.

The said order was released in connection with the court cases of 100 Filipino nurses working at Al Mafraq Hospital in Abu Dhabi who were terminated after failing to pass a clinical assessment tests done in Abu Dhabi. Read more

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!

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.

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!