PH calls for unity in ASEAN migration management

The Philippines called on its fellow Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) member-states to put their acts together and maximize the benefits of labor migration for both the sending and receiving countries. Read more

DOLE warns against firms selling products to job applicants

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) warned graduates, students and job seekers against marketing firms that compel applicants to purchase their products, pay for training kits and undergo training for non-existing jobs.

According to DOLE news, the warning came after a worker, who paid more than P4,000 to a marketing firm in Malate, filed a complaint with the DOLE’s Public Assistance Complaint Unit (PACU). Read more

Balik-manggagawa processing now at SM malls

Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) can now have their exit permits processed at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) and the The Block SM North EDSA, aside from the POEA Central and Regional Offices.

According to the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), the schedule of Balik-Manggagawa Processing Read more

Remittances reach record level, up 9.3% in October

Remittances from overseas Filipinos grew by 9.3% in October 2010 to reach US$1.7 billion, the highest monthly level posted during the year, according to a Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) news release.

The total for January-October is $15.5 billion, 7.9% higher than the amount recorded for the same period in 2009. Read more

PNoy awards OFWs, groups for promoting PH

President Benigno S Aquino III conferred the Presidential Awards to 13 overseas Filipinos, seven organizations, three foreigners and one foreign group for their continued compassion, diligence, hard work and efforts to promote the image of the Philippines here and abroad. Read more

Business, skilled migrants needed in Australia

Skilled workers in the mining, construction and manufacturing sectors are needed in Western Australia while Tasmania welcomes business and skilled migrants in medical and allied health, engineering, and a range of trades, according to media releases posted on the website of Senator Chris Brown, Australia’s Minister for Immigration and Citizenship.... Read more

Most OFW destinations have yet to be certified by DFA as safe for deployment

More than half of over 180 countries where overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) seek jobs still need to be certified by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) as safe for deployment said the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA).

According to a Philippine Daily Inquirer report, POEA Administrator Jennifer Jardin-Manalili said countries that have been certified by the DFA so far include all 65 countries with Philippine (PH) embassies, including major destinations in the Middle East. Read more

DFA welcomes measures to protect local, foreign tourists

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) welcomed the implementation of measures to safeguard tourists in the country, which include deploying tourist-oriented policemen in popular spots and the creation of a task force to prevent robberies against motorists. Read more

Most OFW households spend remittances on food, education — BSP survey

Most overseas Filipino worker (OFW) families spend remittances on food and education, according to a survey made by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

The Consumer Expectations Survey (CES) for the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2010 showed that 96.7% of OFW households used remittances for food. Read more

PH snubs Oslo for Pinoys on death row in China

Government did not send representatives to the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo, Norway on December 10 because it is prioritizing the human rights and lives of five Filipinos on death row (without reprieve) in China, according to a Philippine Daily Inquirer report. Read more

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