The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has made an announcement reminding government employees with dual citizenships have until March 2017 to renounce their foreign citizenship. This is based on Memorandum Circular (MC) 23, series 2016 which prohibits dual citizens to work as employees in the government. With the memorandum, government employees have until March 23, 2017 […]
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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 […]
Abused Qatar OFW Receives P50,000 Cash Assistance From OWWA
Last October 6, 2016, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) gave a P50,000 cash assistance to an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who was abused by her employer in Doha, Qatar. 29-year-old Marichu Tampol Villar, who is originally from Matanao, Davao Del Sur, returned to the Philippines last month after being employed as a household helper […]
Spain Implements Temporary Stop In Hiring Foreign Workers
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
GOOD NEWS: FREE WiFi In NAIA | Passengers to Enjoy Faster Internet Connection
A government and SMART/PLDT project aims to provide faster internet connection to the passengers of NAIA.) Based on recent reports and surveys, Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is still one of the worst air terminals in the world. With the issues about the “tanim bala” up to the dirty restrooms, critics gave the country’s premier airport a […]