With the economic blow being experienced by Spain, the Spanish government has implemented a temporary freeze in hiring migrant workers in the country. Luis Antonio Calvo, Ambassador of Spain, said that the country will not be accepting foreign workers in the mean time – which includes workers from the Philippines. This is because of the […]
What Duterte Did In His First 100 Days For OFWs
Perhaps no other candidate in the last presidential elections has successfully made a stronger impact on overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) than Rodrigo Duterte. During the campaign period, he has promised that the welfare of OFWs will be among his top priorities if he wins. After 100 days of sitting in office, it can be said […]
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 […]
Effective Money Management Goals If You Don’t Want To Be An OFW Forever!
For many overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), the main purpose for going abroad is to become a better provider for their families. This is why despite the difficulties of being away from the country, OFWs do their best at their jobs in their desire of earning big and providing the necessities of life for their loved […]
How Filipino Couples Can Get Married At The PhilEmbassy In Riyadh
Is it possible for Filipino couples to get married while they are working in Riyadh? If you’ve been wondering about that, then the good news is the answer is a resounding “yes”. Filipinos can be married at the office of the Philippine Embassy located in Riyadh as long as they submit the required documents for […]
DOLE Announces Over 10,000 Contractuals Are Now Regular Workers
According to a report by Silvestre Bello III, Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), more than 10,000 contractual workers across the country have already become regularized by the companies they work for. This, of course, is in initial response to the call by President Rodrigo Duterte to eliminate the practice of contractualization […]
Can You Sue A Cheating Spouse If He/She Is An OFW In UAE?
The dictionary defines “marriage” as “the legally or formally recognized union of a man and a woman (or, in some jurisdictions, two people of the same sex) as partners in a relationship.” Although considered sacred by many, it is an unfortunate truth that some marriages can fall apart and can be way beyond saving. Infidelity, […]
Taiwan Now Implements No-Visa Entry Policy For Qualified Filipinos
The Republic of China (Taiwan) has recently announced that they are now offering visa-free entry for qualified Filipino passport holders. This announcement was officially posted in the website of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) and a statement said “The adjustments come following consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the National Immigration Agency, and […]
Former OFW Now Earns Bigger As A Farmer Of Bicolor Corn
After working for a construction company in Saudi Arabia for 4 years, Jorge “George” Edrada returned to the Philippines and decided to begin working as a full-time farmer. Much to his surprise, he later realized that he can earn bigger income as a farmer compared with working overseas. Edrada’s inspiring story began when he started […]
OFW One-Stop Shop To Open In Cebu This October 7
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE-7) has announced that they will be launching the One Stop Shop for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) for the region this coming October 7, 2016 at 2:00 PM. The office will be located at the 2nd Floor of the Government Express Center, SM City Cebu, North Reclamation Area, Cebu […]