Good news for migrant workers in Taiwan especially for our ‘kababayans’ there! Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor has approved a new regulation, which grants migrant workers (including OFWs) of paid leave, yup, you’ve heard it right, (paid) leave, atleast for migrant workers who works in Taiwan for (more than) a year. So, what kind of ‘leaves’ […]
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Circulating Letter Claims OFWs In Taiwan Were Reprimanded For Online Selling
Although mostly employed on a full-time basis, some overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) take on side jobs to make ends meet and be better providers for their family’s needs. This is why it is not uncommon to hear about OFWs taking advantage of the internet so they can earn additional income. Besides, the web can particularly […]
OFWs In Taiwan Can Expect 5% Wage Hike By 2017
For overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) currently working in Taiwan – or will soon be arriving there – here’s a terrific news for you. An official Taiwanese representative has announced that there will be a wage increase amounting to 5% by January 1, 2017. This is according to Angelito Banayo, Chairman of the Board for the […]
Upcoming Taiwan Law Amendment Will Make Things Easier For Foreign Workers
An upcoming amendment in Taiwanese law will make things significantly much easier for foreign workers, including overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Once the amendment is in place, they will not have to travel outside the country before they can be re-hired. According to a news report by Focus Taiwan, the Employment Service Act will permit all […]
Overseas Filipino Workers in Taiwan Conduct Protest Against High Brokerage Fees
The Overseas Filipino Workers in Taiwan is about 20 percent out of 580,000 migrants worker, Taiwan is one of the finest country to work if you wanted to be an OFW. Last Sunday, October 18 a group of Filipino workers conduct protests in front of (MECO) Manila Economic and Culture Office due to deductions and high […]
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 […]