What to do if you lost your job

The financial crisis that started in the United States is now being felt worldwide, including in countries where there are many OFWs.

Companies in countries that are suffering an economic recession have had to reduce the number of workers, or worse–close down. Even workers in the Philippines have been affected since there are many multinational companies, including US-based firms, operating in the country. Read more

OFWs in 2009: Initial outlook

Amidst the global economic crisis, the Philippines is seen now as relatively insulated from the adverse shocks abroad. While other economies are dependent on merchandise exports, the Philippines is powered more by domestic consumption resulting from high levels of remittances from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). In fact, the country ranks as the fourth largest recipient of remittances, next to China, India, and Mexico. Hence, it does not come as a surprise that the inflow of which is monitored. Read more

New rules for domestic workers in diplomatic households

By CHARLES KELLY

London, UK – The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has announced changes to the treatment of visa applications for domestic servants in diplomatic households. This follows an earlier promise by Ministers that settlement provisions will be retained for those entering the United Kingdom under Tier 5 of the Points-Based System. Read more

How to apply for a job in Canada

Question: Good day to you ma’am. I am a new member of this website and an ex-OFW in Cyprus. Now I am studying to be a Caregiver because I am planning to work in Canada and Holland as a Caregiver or any job related to my profession. I am a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Commerce, major in Accounting. At present, I am working as a Tax Specialist in one of the recognized and reputable companies here in our country.... Read more

How 2 Come to the UK | By CHARLES KELLY

Right of appeal for student visa refusal to be abolished

LONDON, UK — Those who are refused a UK student visa will no longer have the right to lodge an appeal to the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (AIT) when Tier 4 starts at the end of March.... Read more

PRC releases schedule of licensure exams

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has scheduled six licensure exams in the coming weeks.

Three of the exams will be held in the cities of Manila, Baguio and Cebu. Read more

Displaced OFWs in Korea, Taiwan, Dubai receive aid

Help is on the way for OFWs who have lost their jobs in South Korea, Taiwan and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates due to the global financial crisis.

The Ministry of Labor (MOL) of Korea has committed to help overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) find employment under its Employment Permit System (EPS), said a statement from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). Read more

Help desk opened in Oman to assist stranded OFWs

A help desk for Filipinos will be set up at the Al-Buraimi border in the Sultanate of Oman to assist those taking refuge in that country while waiting for a new re-entry visa to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) or repatriation to the Philippines, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced today.

The UAE has changed its immigration laws. Those with expired visas are no longer allowed to exit to Al-Buraimi, an oasis town in northeastern Oman on the UAE border, while waiting for their new UAE visa. Visa processing took only three to five days. Read more

OFWs from Taiwan to sell peanut butter

Some overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who lost their jobs in Taiwan will avail of the livelihood assistance package being offered by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

While their case is being resolved at the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), the OFWs plan to put up a business together under the DOLE contingency plan for workers affected by the global financial crisis, said Labor and Employment Secretary Marianito D Roque on Wednesday. He said they are interested in producing and selling peanut butter. Read more

Saudi Arabia to hire 6,000 doctors, nurses

Saudi Arabia plans to hire at least 6,000 Filipino medical professionals such as doctors and nurses in the next years, said Saudi Prince Khalid bin Saud bin Khalid in a report by Inquirer.net this week. This will be the first time that Saudi Arabia will be opening its doors to Filipino doctors. ... Read more

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