May
21
In a report released by the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB), majority of the Filipinos going overseas to work are young, but the trend of the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who are getting older are slightly growing.
The NSCB report entitled, “The Pinoy Diaspora: Where do our OFWs come from and where do they go?”, OFWs who are between the ages of 25-29 comprised about a fourth of the total number of OFWs. However, the data shows that for the last three years, there is an increase in the number of old OFWs. The OFWs in the 30 to 34 age bracket increased by 21 percent in 2008 to 21.7 percent in 2009, and 22.88 percent in 2010.
The NSCB reports show that many young Filipinos spend what is perhaps their most productive years away from their country and families.
The NSCB report posed a question “When can we offer them job opportunities so that this group of young people, many of whom are almost fresh out of college, will be directly helping our economy grow rather than those of other countries?
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Read full article about the OFW statistics.
May
19
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) now offer online courses in their official website for free.
According to the information on its website, the TESDA Online Program (TOP) aims to make technical education more accessible to Filipino Citizens thru the use of internet technology.
The program is created for students, out-of-school youths, unemployed adults, workers, professionals, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who would like to take TESDA courses at their own pace and at their own time at the comfort of their desktops or laptop computers.
The online courses are free but registration is required to be able to access the courses. As the TOP is still in its incubation stage, no online assessment or training certificate is available online. However those who finish the course can opt to go for a face-to-face assessment for National Certification at any TESDA accredited assessment center or venue.
For more inquiries about the online program, please contact TESDA or browse the website’s FAQs and How to Guide.
The program currently has the following courses
- Information Technology
- Computer Hardware Servicing
- Tourism
- Room Attendant Servicing
- Guest Room Attendant Servicing
- Electronics
- Cellphone Servicing
Access the TESDA Online Courses here.
May
15
Filipinos can now be deployed in Libya and in Northern Iraq (Iraqi Kurdistan Region) as the government lifts the deployment ban in the said countries. The lifting means that the gobvernment deemed tyhe two countries to be safe for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).
This development is expected to open more overseas job opportunities for Filipino workers. Reports from recruitment leaders say that thousands of job orders for hotel and medical workers are already waiting for OFWs in Northern Iraq and Libya.
How do you view this news? Do you agree with the government’s decision? Let us know what you think by leaving a comment below:
May
10
For deploying Filipino workers toSyriadespite the existing deployment ban, recruitment agencies and nine (9) individuals are now facing illegal recruitment cases filed by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA).
The POEA Administrator, Hans Leo J. Cacdac, said in his report to Labor Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz, that their government agency assisted 26 OFWs in filing cases for possible violations of prohibited acts under Republic Act 10022 by their respective recruitment companies.
Check the full details of this OFW news.
May
3
For OFWs in America: Balitang America in cooperation with ABS-CBN Foundation International is holding a series of public service fairs every Saturday of May to jointly celebrate ten years of public service to the Filipino American community. Dubbed as “Para Sa Inyo, Kapamilya,” the event will bring together various providers to offer free services* to the public, including:
- Free foreclosure consultation
- Free immigration advice
- Free debt consultation
- Free remittance
- Free blood pressure screening
- Free dental consultation
- Overseas Absentee Voting Registration and US Elections Registration
All walk in appointments will be accepted. To reserve a spot, register at http://www.balitangamerica.tv/redwood-city-ba-event/
and to find the list of requirements of some service providers. Confidentiality and privacy are guaranteed to those who receive advice during the public service fairs.
The “Para Sa Inyo, Kapamilya!” public service fairs will take place at the following locations and times.
May 5, 1-4 PM – TFC Office,150 Shoreline Drive,Redwood CityCA94065
May 12, 1-3 PM –SeafoodCity,2700 Colorado Blvd, Ste. 140,Los Angeles,CA90041
May 19, 1-3 PM –SeafoodCity,16130 Nordhoff St,North Hills,CA91343
May 26, 3-6 PM– Home Depot Stadium,18400 Avalon Boulevard,CarsonCA90746
In a report released by the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB), majority of the Filipinos going overseas to work are young, but the trend of the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who are getting older are slightly growing.