New email scam targets UK-bound nurses
January 19, 2011 by Divina · Leave a Comment
A new illegal online recruitment scheme targets nurses, according to a report from the Philippine Nurses Association-United Kingdom (PNA-UK) to the Philippine Embassy.
The illegal recruiters send job offers via emails to nurses who have previously submitted their resumes in public job search websites, said the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in a news release. Read more
DFA passport services suspended on January 22
January 18, 2011 by Divina · Leave a Comment
The Department of Foreign Affairs-Office of Consular Affairs (DFA-OCA) announced on its website that its passport operations will be suspended on January 22, Saturday, due to a systems maintenance check on the said date. Read more
How 2 Come to the UK | By CHARLES KELLY
January 18, 2011 by Divina · Leave a Comment
Tier 1 Post Study Work Visa to be abolished
LONDON, the United Kingdom–With just two weeks left to take part in the Student Immigration System public consultation–which will help shape the future of international student visa rules in the United Kingdom (UK)–higher education providers are lobbying the government to drop plans to end the popular Tier 1 Post Study Work Visa (PSW).... Read more
Remittances continue to rise in November
January 18, 2011 by Divina · Leave a Comment
Remittances coursed through banks reached US$1.6 billion in November 2010, registering a 10.5% growth, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Amando M Tetangco Jr announced yesterday.
Strong remittance flows from sea-based and land-based workers brought the total for January-November to $17.1 billion. This is 8.2% higher than the level recorded for the same period in 2009, according to BSP news. Read more
Higher fees, delay of balikbayan boxes due to US inspection
January 16, 2011 by Divina · Leave a Comment
Balikbayan box forwarders have to charge more and delivery time may take up to 35 days due to the mandatory inspection imposed by the United States (US) Department of Homeland Security (DHS), according to a Philippine Daily Inquirer report. Read more
Applicants should claim passports within 6 months
January 16, 2011 by Divina · Leave a Comment
The Department of Foreign Affairs-Office of Consular Affairs (DFA-OCA) is reminding all passport applicants to claim their passports within six months from their release. Read more
Filipinos safe from Brazil mudslides
January 16, 2011 by Divina · Leave a Comment
There are no Filipino casualties in the floods and mudslides that hit towns in the state of Rio de Janeiro, according to a report from the Philippine Embassy in Brasilia.
Philippine Ambassador to Brazil Eva G Betita also stated that there are no Filipinos staying in evacuation centers, according to Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) news. Read more
No Filipino casualty in Australia floods
January 13, 2011 by Divina · Leave a Comment
The Philippine Embassy in Canberra said there are no known Filipino casualties in the floods that affected Queensland, particularly in its capital city Brisbane, according to Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) news. Read more
Pinoy food truck in LA draws crowds
A Filipino food truck launched by food bloggers is a hit among Pinoy and American diners in Los Angeles (LA).
According to Yahoo! Philippines News, The Manila Machine has impressed ordinary diners as well as food critics like Jonathan Gold, and has catered to famous people like fashion designers Monique Lhuillier and Oliver Tolentino. Read more
OFW deployment ban in high-risk areas remains — DOLE
January 13, 2011 by Divina · Leave a Comment
The total ban on deployment of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Afghanistan, Nigeria, Iraq and Lebanon, and the temporary suspension of deployment of newly-hired household service workers (HSWs) in Jordan remain. Read more
