China postpones execution of 3 OFWs, Bishops call for prayers

Catholic Bishops are calling on Filipinos to pray for the three overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) on death row in China, whose execution was postponed after Vice President Jejomar Binay flew to the country Friday to appeal for a reprieve.

According to reports from The Philippine Star , Binay said the Chinese Supreme People’s Court has postponed the execution of Ramon Credo, 42; Sally Ordinario-Villanueva, 32; and Elizabeth Batain, 38, “within the scope of Chinese law.” Read more

Over 60,000 jobs at Phil-Jobnet

Job vacancies posted in the Phil-Jobnet system have gone past the 60,000 mark as of February 14, said Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz.... Read more

Entrepreneur, professionals guest on Middle East radio show for OFWs

BY ART LOS BAÑOS

The February 8 episode of Filipino Excellence in the Middle East featured Angel G Tımbol from Central Luzon, the very first entrepreneur to guest on the radio program.

The show airs every other Tuesday night on Dubai Eye, 103.8 FM, www.dubaieye1038.com, from 10 pm-12 midnight Dubai time [GMT+4 for live streaming via internet]. Read more

2010 remittances reach US$18.8 billion, surpass 8% growth projection

Total remittances coursed through banks were higher than expected in 2010, rising year-on-year by 8.2% to US$18.8 billion, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) news.

The total for the year is slightly more than BSP’s forecast of $18.7 billion, or an 8% year-on-year growth for 2010. In December, remittances grew by 8.1% with a monthly total of US$1.7 billion. Read more

OFWs warned not to accept unknown “padala”

Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz warned prospective overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and OFWs already deployed abroad not to carry luggage for other individuals/groups during their travel since it may contain illegal substances.

“I again warn our OFWs, especially women, not to accept packages or ‘padala’ from anyone, particularly if the luggage item is unknown. These may contain drugs. Read more

CA confirms 4 new ambassadors, 3 DFA officers

The Commission on Appointments (CA) confirmed the appointments of four Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (AEPs) and three officers of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) last week.

According to DFA news, those confirmed by the CA were:

• Jose L Cuisia Jr, AEP to the United States of America (USA) with concurrent jurisdiction over the US Virgin Islands, Grenada and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Read more

Shorter list of skilled jobs for migrants recommended in UK

The number of jobs qualifying for a Tier 2 skilled worker’s visa is down to 121 from 192, based on the recommendation released by the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) this month, according to news from the UK Border Agency.

Occupations in the new recommended list include nurses, teachers, civil engineers, and finance and investment analysts. Read more

How 2 Come to the UK | By CYNTHIA BARKER

Yes, senior carers are having problems obtaining ILR under 5-year rule

LONDON, the United Kingdom–The year 2011 looks challenging for everyone in the United Kingdom (UK), but especially for migrant workers and international students facing a raft of immigration rule changes and the interim cap on migration, which means their employers are unable to renew their working visas. ... Read more

POEA restores validation of OFW exit clearance at NAIA

Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) leaving the country through Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminals 1, 2 and 3 will have to pass through the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration’s (POEA) Labor Assistance Center (LAC) for validation of their exit clearance starting March 1, 2011. Read more

Jobs fairs in February

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has posted its list of jobs fairs for the month of February in the Phil-JobNet website.... Read more

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