Many OFWs interested to be entrepreneurs

Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) have been responding to the call of President Benigno S Aquino to avail of the PhP2-billion OFW Reintegration Loan program for entrepreneurs, according to Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) news.

In the National Capital Region (NCR) alone, 1,834 OFWs attended the program orientation at OWWA Center from June 8-July 4, based on a report from OWWA Administrator Carmelita S Dimzon. Read more

Labor chief orders urgent POEA reforms

Labor chief Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz ordered Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) head Carlos Cao Jr to immediately implement urgent reforms at the POEA to ensure that it remains responsive to the needs of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).

“Reports of inefficiency and incompetence of some POEA officials and employees are hurting the institution and the only way for the POEA to remain relevant and responsive to OFWs is for us to implement urgently-needed reforms without any further delay,” said Baldoz, Read more

OWWA searches for OFW model families

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is accepting nominations for the 2011 Model Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) Family of the Year Award (MOFYA).

Nominations and documentary requirements will be accepted from July 15-September 16, 2011. Read more

PH Ambassador asks Fil-Ams to support SAVE Act

Philippine Ambassador to the United States (US) Jose L Cuisia Jr is calling Filipino Americans to express their support for the SAVE Act.

According to Philippine Daily Inquirer news, “SAVE Act would allow Philippine-made apparel using fabrics from the US to enter the US duty free.” Read more

Libyan Dinar no longer convertible to peso

Banks no longer accept the Libyan Dinar from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) for conversion to Philippine Pesos.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) issued a memorandum in May to all banks stating that effective July 1, 2011 the Libyan currency would no longer be converted into Philippine Pesos. Read more

UK to accept migrants with exceptional talent

The United Kingdom (UK) is set to accept migrants with exceptional talent in science, humanities, engineering and the arts.

According to news from the UK Border Agency, beginning August 9, 2011 those who have been recognized or have the potential to excel in their field can apply under a new category called Tier 1 (Exceptional talent). Read more

The cost of eating tuyo

BY NOEL CABIGTING

The olfactory sense like everything else is both natural and acquired. I love the smell of roses but can’t stand those damn daisies. My friend likes evergreen-smelling deodorant while I love those Cool Breeze ones.

We disagree on what smells great and what’s a stinker–so do different cultures. Read more

How 2 Come to the UK | By CHARLES KELLY

UK launches consultation on family migration

LONDON, the United Kingdom–The United Kingdom (UK) announced proposals to crack down on sham and forced marriages, as part of a new consultation on better family migration.... Read more

Cebu declared as ASEAN City of Culture

Cebu City was declared as an Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) City of Culture in lavish ceremonies held last week at various parts of the city, according to a Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) press release.

The highlight of the event was the unveiling of the “Cebu City as ASEAN City of Culture” marker at the Talamban Family Park, the same spot where the 12th ASEAN Summit marker was placed. Read more

Baldoz promotes self-employment to OFWs in CARAGA

Labor chief Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz advocated self-employment to returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) during the 68th Regional Development Council (RDC) meeting of the CARAGA Region at the Gateway Hotel last week, according to Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) news.

Baldoz spoke about the DOLE’s reform initiatives, particularly its employment and livelihood projects in CARAGA. These include the PhP2 billion loan fund under the national reintegration program for OFWs, which returning OFWs can avail of for a new small business project or for an existing one. Read more

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