PH studies possibility of reopening embassy, lifting OFW deployment ban in Iraq

A five-man team from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is in Iraq to study the possibility of reopening the Philippine Embassy, of lifting the overseas Filipino worker (OFW) deployment ban, and to look into the condition of the 4,000 OFWs there.

According to a DFA press release, the delegation will look into how the scheduled withdrawal of American military forces in December will affect the overall security situation in Iraq and how this would impact on the possible deployment of Filipino workers. Read more

US urgently needs PTs, legal advocacy group helps Filipino applicants

The United States (US) is in dire need of qualified physical therapists (PTs), which is classified as a shortage occupation by the US Department of Labor and virtually has no unemployment, said a representative of an American legal advocacy group.

The American Association of International Healthcare Recruitment (AAIHR) is helping Filipino therapists who continue to face difficulties even after the ban imposed on them from taking the US National Physical Therapy Examination (NTPE) was lifted. There are reports of visa denials of would-be takers. Read more

The value of mentors

BY ART LOS BAÑOS

On September 20, Tuesday night, Filipino Excellence in the Middle East radio show will feature a batch of entrepreneurs who will share their experiences and best practices on how to persevere and succeed. We expect that they will also disclose who their mentors are.

When you embark on a new profession or a business enterprise it is always advisable to have mentors around you. Mentors are people who have gained wisdom through the years, who have learned painful lessons through their dealings with others and who have accumulated considerable knowledge through their continuing education. Read more

113 OFW dependents apply for college scholarship in Region 8

A total of 113 fourth year high school students who are dependents of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) applied for the Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP) in Region 8 alone, according to an Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) press release.

OWWA-Regional Welfare Office No.8 (OWWA-RWO8) processed 71 applications from the province of Leyte, 25 from Southern Leyte, seven from Eastern Samar, five from Biliran, three from Western Samar and 2 from Northern Samar. Read more

How 2 Come to the UK | By CHARLES KELLY

UK announces more non-EU restrictions on Tier 2 working visas

LONDON, the United Kingdom–The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has advised last week that the Home Office official Shortage Occupation List will be “revised” to “restrict migrants from outside the European Economic Area to a smaller proportion of occupations within the UK (United Kingdom) labor market.”... Read more

Remittances reach US$1.7 billion in July

Remittances coursed through banks in July reached US$1.7 billion, growing by 6.1% compared to the level recorded a year ago, said Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Amando M Tetangco Jr.

According to a BSP press release, for the first seven months of 2011, remittances increased by 6.3% to $11.4 billion, with remittances from land-based and sea-based workers rising by 4.3% and 14.1%, respectively. Read more

POEA recruits 4th batch of nurses, caregivers for Japan

POEA Advisory No. 41
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DOLE’s Balik Pinay now also benefits male OFWs

The Balik Pinay! Balik Hanapbuhay! Program, initially for distressed returning women overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), now includes returning male OFWs in its coverage, according to a Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) press release.

Under the program, beneficiaries receive a package of entrepreneurial assistance in the form of built-in training provided either by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) or the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and a P10,000 capital to start a home-based business–such as reflexology; cosmetology; production of bath soap, scented oils, herbal medication and skin health treatment; manicure/pedicure; fashion accessories repair; and food processing. Read more

DOLE to assist 36 OFWs from Syria thru Balik Pinay

Labor chief Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz said that the 36 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) scheduled to arrive Wednesday from Syria on a Qatar Airways flight will be given assistance under the Balik Pinay! Balik Hanapbuhay! Program.

Citing a report from Syria-based labor attache Angel Borja Jr, Baldoz said the 36 OFWs bring to 51 the number of OFWs repatriated from that country since August 24, according to a Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) press release. Read more

17 OFWs to get P12 million in loans for reintegration

Labor chief Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz said last week that a total of PhP12,184,000.00 was approved for 17 overseas Filipino worker (OFW) beneficiaries, including 10 from Libya, who availed of loans under the National Reintegration Program.

The amount was approved and released by the Land Bank of the Philippines for various business undertakings, according to a Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) press release. Read more

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