Last October 6, 2016, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) gave a P50,000 cash assistance to an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who was abused by her employer in Doha, Qatar. 29-year-old Marichu Tampol Villar, who is originally from Matanao, Davao Del Sur, returned to the Philippines last month after being employed as a household helper […]
OFW in Qatar
Expat Workers In Qatar Will No Longer Need Exit Permit To Leave The Country
By the 13th day of December 2016, Qatar will start to implement its new labor law. This is after a year since the law was first published in the official gazette. With the implementation of this new regulation, job contracts that will be signed by expatriate workers and their respective employers will rule the relation […]
OFW Tips: Basic Things You Need To Know About Qatar
In the Middle East, Qatar has become one of the favorite destinations of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). If you have been hired for a job in Qatar, there are several things you should keep in mind if you want to make the most of your stay and adjust quicker to your new home. Religion and […]
Good News: 77,000 Work Visas Available In Qatar for OFWs
Here’s some wonderful news for those seeking to be employed overseas – particularly in Qatar. According to a blog report by the Qatar News website, the Philippine Embassy Doha has made an official statement that 77,000 work visas are available for Filipino workers in Qatar. This is for high-skilled, technical jobs. This announcement was made […]
20 Returning OFWs Receive P200,000 Aid From DOLE, NRCO
Some 20 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) returning to the country for good can now start anew, thanks to a livelihood assistance worth Php 200,000 provided by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) through its Assist Well Program. Assist Well is, of course, an abbreviation that stands for Welfare, Employment, Legal and Livelihood. Through this […]
2016 Salaries for UAE Accounting and Finance Professionals
Compared with other countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council, United Arab Emirates has performed better when it comes to addressing the oil price decline. So far, the federal government has successfully maintained most of its fiscal policies and large-scale project deliveries. For this reason, businesses remain confident about the region’s potentials and this attitude has […]
94,289 Jobs Open for Filipinos In Qatar For Preparation Of World Cup 2022
In preparation for the highly-anticipated World Cup 2022, Qatar has announced that the country is opening thousands of jobs specifically for Filipino workers. In fact, the country has confirmed that they are reserving 94,289 job visas for Filipinos, particularly for those who will be employed in the health sector and the currently-ongoing rail project. This […]
New Qatar Law Regarding Recruitment of Household Service Workers (HSWs)
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) looking forward to getting employed as household service workers (HSWs) or domestic helpers in Qatar, take note. Some changes in Qatar law is set to have a direct impact on foreign employees as well as their employers. As posted by the OFW Abroad blog, the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and […]
A Guide For Filipinos Planning To Marry In Qatar
Are you planning to marry in Qatar? If you and your future spouse are both living in Qatar and are hoping to get married there, you have to know that there are certain conditions and requirements you should follow. As you plan to tie the knot soon, the Philippine Embassy in Doha will help you […]