A Bureau of Internal Revenue officer is currently on the hot seat for allegedly arriving late for work and then simply relaxing in his office. Marge Caparas, a taxpayer who spent more than 3 hours at the BIR Pasig branch waiting for her turn was thoroughly disappointed with what she saw firsthand. According to her, […]
OFW
POEA Launches Direct Hiring For Taiwan OFWs, APMM Reacts To It
Last month, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) launched the new Special Hiring Program for Taiwan (SHPT). According to them, this initiative aims to reduce excessive fees that OWFs often experience when they apply for jobs overseas. They also explained that this is actually a special agreement between Philippines and Taiwan and they hope to […]
OWWA Opens Free Computer Course For OFWs and Dependents
Computer literacy is really important to succeed in life. It is such an advantage to have at least basic knowledge about computer and internet navigation. Besides, technology is everywhere these days and those who do not know computers will surely be left behind. Fortunately, there are programs like the “Microsoft Tulay IT Training Program” which […]
No Opening of Balikbayan Boxes , According to Senate Bill
One of the hottest topics in the Philippines recently is the declaration made by Bureau of Customs (BOC) which said opening balikbayan boxes should be made mandatory to conduct arbitrary inspections. Understandably, OFWs across the globe and their families here in the country received the news with great negativity. Many of them said the balikbayan […]
Miss Ko Na Song Launched by Google Perfectly Describes the Feelings of OFWs
Google Philippines opened up the much-awaited “ber” months with an early Christmas gift for Overseas Filipino Workers across the world. A new song by entitled “Miss Ko Na” was launched last September 1, 2015 at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City. This was, of course, the day after the country celebrated National Heroes Day […]
OFW Employment Contracts To Be Translated to Filipino and Other Native Dialects
Here’s a good news for any Pinoy hoping to work abroad but have limited knowledge of foreign language. On the final reading recently held at the House of Representatives, the new House Bill 4836 has been officially approved requiring that employment contracts for Overseas Filipino Workers to be translated into Filipino or any other local […]
Proposed Salary Hike For Filipino Maids in Taiwan Approves By Labor Ministry
Last July Taiwan government approved the minimum wage salary of migrants worker and now another good news for Filipino maids in Taiwan together with three other foreign (Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam) country that they might have an additional salary wage increased. According to Taiwan’s Labor Ministry they agree to increase the salary of foreign maids […]
Study TESDA Dressmaking Course NC II
Information about TESDA Dressmaking Course NC II TESDA offered Dressmaking Course where you can study and train how the fabric can turn into beautiful apparel which most popular fashionista and celebrities wore. This TESDA Dressmaking Course is one of the core courses they offered as you go along the way and finished the said course […]
TESDA Courses For Women | Requirements and How To’s
Nowadays women don’t want just staying at home, they are now most likely a man which man do they can do it also that is why lot of women looking for alternative things like working and learning things that might others think belongs only for a man. This blog post serves as the answer for […]
Bureau of Customs Make a Random Checked and Plan to Add Taxes To OFW Balikbayan Boxes
The bureau of customs now made a random checking to all Balikbayan boxes came from overseas and planning to add some additional taxes for those Balikbayan boxes owners who does not follow the rules. Based on Manila Bulletin report one of the trusted “Reliable sources at the waterfront said Lina initially had approved an increase […]