How to Know if the Overseas Job Offer is Credible The internet is the perfect venue to look for jobs abroad. Many Filipinos want to obtain better employment opportunities for their families and personal growth as well. The job opportunities online are unlimited because many websites were posting overseas job ads. But, searching a credible […]
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Where to Seek Help In Case of Maltreatment From Employers | OFW Hotlines
Where to seek help when you or someone you know is abused abroad? Here are some really useful hotlines to call in case you need, or knows someone who needs help. 1. Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) http://www.poea.gov.ph/contact.html POEA Hotlines: 722-11-44 / 722-11-55 POEA E-MAIL [email protected] OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.poea.gov.ph/www.poea.gov.ph LOCATION: Blas F. Ople Building Ortigas […]
Recruitment Firms Now Required By POEA To Report Condition of Deployed OFWs
In yet another move to ensure the welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has issued a directive that now requires local recruitment firms to submit regular reports about the condition of land-based Filipino workers they have deployed abroad. Dated July 4, this was issued under POEA’s Memorandum Circular No. […]
POEA Warns Against Fake UK Job Offers And How To Identify Legal Jobs
As with all things on the internet, you need to be careful when looking for overseas job opportunities online. Exercising caution is always advisable particularly because the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has issued warnings against fake United Kingdom job offers. According to POEA Administrator Hans Leo J. Cacdac, many of these fraudulent jobs are […]
POEA Job Order: Japan To Hire New Foreign Housekeepers Starting June 19
Good news for Filipinos looking for employment opportunities in Japan. According to the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), Japan will soon need a lot of foreign household keepers or housekeepers. Dano Tingcungco, of GMA News’ Unang Balita reported about this just last Wednesday. He said that POEA will be starting to process applications beginning June […]
DFA To Launch New Passport Center Exclusive For OFWs
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) will soon be able to enjoy the services offered by a dedicated passport application center, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Charles Jose, spokesman of Foreign Affairs, reported that the new OFW passport center will be located at the DFA’s current consular office at Robinson’s Galleria in Ortigas. This […]
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 […]
How to Verify Agency in POEA (Check Status and Valid Licensed)
Recently lot of recruitment agency here in Philippine involved into a false information regarding in Job they’ll applying for. That is why in this blog post you will learn how to check the status of the agency if they have a valid licensed to operate and conduct interviews for different types job offers. Follow carefully the […]
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 […]