Recruitment agencies warned not to charge placement fees for US, Guam

The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) again warned recruitment agencies from charging placement fees from
applicants bound for the United States (US), including Guam.

This developed as US State Department Acting Fraud Prevention Manager Clay Allen reiterated that his office continues to process applicants bound for Guam who admit that they are paying manpower agencies placement or recruitment fees. Read more

More help from South Korea for OFWs returning to RP

Labor chief Rosalinda Baldoz said South Korea will explore more ways to assist overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) returning to the Philippines, including facilitating local job placements and conducting job fairs.

According to Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) news, Human Resources Development Service of Korea (HRD Korea) will work with DOLE’s Bureau of Local Employment (BLE) and regional offices (ROs). Read more

16 OFWs stranded in Singapore, POEA summons agencies involved

The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) summoned five recruitment agencies after 16 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) were prevented by Singapore police from boarding their connecting flights.

According to Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) news, the first batch of eight OFWs arrived in Singapore on August 12 via JetStar but were not allowed to board their connecting flight to Abu Dhabi. Read more

DOLE issues latest warning on UK online job offers

The Philippine Embassy in London warned online job applicants about offers that require them to remit money for the processing of visas or work permits and other travel-related expenses.

According to Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) news, Director Manuel Roldan said charging of fees is prohibited under the current United Kingdom (UK) employment regulation. Read more

66 medical technicians wanted in Abu Dhabi

A total of 66 emergency medical technicians (EMTs) are needed by the National Ambulance Company in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).... Read more

7 OFWs granted presidential pardon in Maldives

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said today that it successfully secured presidential pardon for seven overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) imprisoned in Maldives for credit card theft.

The OFWs arrived in Manila on August 13, and were met at airport by representatives of the DFA Office of the Undersecretary for Migrant Workers’ Affairs (DFA-OUMWA) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA). Read more

RP joins Youth Olympic Games in Singapore

Nine Filipino athletes, ages 14 to 17 years old, are competing in the first-ever Youth Olympic Games in Singapore on August 14-26, according to Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) news.

The athletes will compete in a variety of sports including swimming, tennis, 3-on-3 basketball, taekwondo and weightlifting. Read more

RP strong in BPO non-voice services

The Philippines is establishing itself as a major business process outsourcing (BPO) player in non-voice services, said the Business Process Association of the Philippines (BPAP) during the World BPO Forum in Jersey City, New Jersey on July 28-29.

Aside from call centers, BPO includes non-voice services such as information technology (IT)-related work and bills processing. Read more

Asia-Pacific Manning and Training Conference returns to Manila

Over 250 leading maritime recruitment and training professionals from over 20 countries will meet in Manila on November 17-18 at the Hotel Sofitel Philippine Plaza for the 11th Annual Asia-Pacific Manning & Training Conference.

Organized by the United Kingdom (UK) based conference specialist Informa Maritime Events, the conference will have as its theme: “Year of the Seafarer 2010 & Beyond: What Next for Maritime Manpower.” Read more

Jobs in Guam, Marianas Islands

Labor chief Rosalinda D Baldoz said that the construction of the first big project for the United States (US) Military Base in Guam will be awarded before the end of September this year.... Read more

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