More than 100,000 jobs at Labor Day fair

More than 100,000 jobs will be available at the Labor Day JOBS LIVE!–a nationwide job and livelihood fair that will be held simultaneously in Metro Manila and across 15 other regions on May 1, 2010, according to Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) news.

Labor Chief Marianito D Roque said in the National Capital Region (NCR) alone, 150 employers will offer some 80,000 jobs abroad and about 30,000 opportunities for local employment. Read more

Korean Language Test on May 2

The 6th Korean Employment Permit System-Korean Language Test (EPS-KLT) will be held on May 2, 2010, according to an advisory posted on the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) website.

The test will be held from 10:30-11:40 am. Applicants must be in their respective test rooms at 8 am. An orientation will be held from 9:30-10:30 am. Read more

Japan offers 2011 gov’t scholarships

The Embassy of Japan in the Philippines is accepting applications for 2011 government scholarships, which are open to all Philippine citizens.

According to embassy news, the deadline of submission of requirements is on May 28, 2010. Read more

Japan contest for comic book artists

All budding Filipino MANGA artists are invited to join the 4th International MANGA Awards, according to news from the Embassy of Japan.

MANGA is a comic book illustration style developed in Japan which enjoys wide readership. It is adopted by artists not only in the Japan but also in many parts of the world. Read more

OFWs now exempt from stamp tax on remittances

Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are exempted from paying documentary stamp tax (DST) on remittances after the amended Migrant Workers Act was signed into law by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

According to a Philippine Daily Inquirer report, based on figures from the Department of Finance (DOF), this will translate to P1.3 billion in savings for OFWs, who are expected to send US$19 billion in funds to families in the Philippines in 2010. Read more

Fewer nurses take US nursing exam

Fewer Filipino nurses are looking for work in the United States (US) in the first quarter of 2010 based on the number who took the US nursing exam, said Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) Secretary General Ernesto Herrera.

According to a Philippine Daily Inquirer report, Herrera said Filipino nurses who took NCLEX, the licensure examination given by the US National Council of State Boards of Nursing Inc, dropped by 28% Read more

Filipinos in Iceland safe — DFA

Some 1,390 Filipinos in Iceland are safe despite a volcanic eruption which continues to affect air travel in parts of Europe, according to news from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).

Philippine Ambassador to Oslo, Norway Elizabeth P Buensuceso reported that Filipinos living and working in Iceland reside far from the Eyjafjallajokull volcano, which erupted last April 14. Read more

Australia offers scholarships for Filipino leaders

Applications are now open for the 2011 Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) – Scholarships, said Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Rod Smith.

According to news from the Australian Embassy, these scholarships are part of the Australia Awards, launched by Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd in November last year. Read more

Oman extends amnesty program for illegal workers

The Omani Ministry of Manpower extended the deadline for illegal foreign workers in Oman to avail of the amnesty program until May 31, 2010, according to Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) news.

The program requires illegal expatriate workers to leave the Sultanate without paying penalties for overstaying Read more

OFWs warned against bogus franchisors

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) issued an advisory to all Philippine Embassies and Consulates General to warn overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) against rampant franchising scams.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it receives numerous complaints from victims of franchising scams, especially from OFWs, according to news from the DFA. Read more

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