Kim Jae-Shin, Korean ambassador to the Philippines has recently announced that the Korean government will be granting US$6.6 million worth of equipment to the Philippine National Police (PNP) to help aid in its quest to combat and curb crime. This, of course, is in support to incoming President Rodrigo Duterte’s who, during his presidential campaign […]
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OFW Guide: Customs and Traditions In Taiwan
Headed to Taiwan soon for your first overseas job? Congratulations! Before packing your things and taking your flight though, it is highly important that you do some research about your destination. Taiwan, like other countries, has its own unique customs and traditions which may be different from the Philippines. You, as a migrant worker, need […]
New OWWA Laws Mean More Benefits for OFWs
Several blog entries ago, we shared with you about that new law regarding the creation of a new charter for the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA). Known as the Republic Act 10801 or the OWWA act, the new law further defines the functions of the agency, the board of trustees, and the secretariat. Moreover, it […]
Mandatory Insurance Coverage Benefits for OFWs
Some may not be totally aware about it but since September of 2010, all Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) are automatically insured because of existing laws. This is based on Republic Act 10022 or otherwise known as OFW Insurance, the law makes it possible for all overseas workers from the country to enjoy insurance coverage while […]
DFA To Implement 30-Day Ban For No-Show Passport Applicants
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has officially announced that beginning June 1, 2016, they will be an implementing a 30-day ban for individuals who will not show up on their passport appointment date. This has been confirmed by Jose Rene Almendras, outgoing secretary of DFA. The reason behind this ban, of course, is that […]
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 […]
New OWWA Law To Provide Greater Protection for OFWs
OFWs, rejoice! A new law has been authored and approved for your benefit. According to Senator Edgardo “Sonny” Angara, acting chairman of the Senate labor committee and one of the principal authors of the new law, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) will be a greater source of protection for OFWs working across the world. […]
PNP To Hire 21,000 New Cops For This Year
For those who’ve been wanting to work in the law enforcement sector, listen up. The Philippine National Police (PNP) has announced that they will be hiring thousands of new police officers this year. This initiative has been made official after the National Police Commission (Napolcom) has approved 21,200 recruitment slots for Police Officer 1. This […]
More Filipino Nurses Are Seeking US Employment This Year, Reports Say
It looks like more and more Filipino nurses are setting their sights on the United States for employment purposes. In a report published by GMA Network, it has been confirmed that the number of Filipino nurses who took the US National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) has increased by 16.4% for the first quarter of the […]
Duterte To Develop Rural Areas and Expand PhilHealth Coverage
As presumptive President Rodrigo Duterte promised during the three-month campaign period, he plans to promote rural development and expand health insurance coverage for poor Filipinos. This has been confirmed by Carlos Dominguez III, a member of Duterte’s transition team, in a news conference held last week. “Two-thirds of people living below the poverty line live […]