Staff from the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program will be visiting Manila, Austria, and Vienna this coming October 2016. Manitoba employers will also be coming along to interview applicants for certain job positions. Who can apply: First off, interested individuals ages 21 to 45 are invited to apply. They, however, must have post-secondary education / training […]
6 Important Tips As You Prepare To Send A Balikbayan Box This Christmas
With Christmas officially just a few months away, most overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are probably preparing (or at least planning) the balikbayan box they will send their loved ones for the holiday season. Besides, Christmas is a time of giving and so we want to shower our families and friends with gifts to remind them […]
What You Need To Know About Stock Investments: A Guide For OFWs
It is a sad fact that some overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who used to earn considerable amount of salary, eventually go home to the country without any money. They’ve provided well for their families, able to afford to luxuries of life while they were employed but they end up penniless, unsure of the future that […]
Why OFWs Should Still Continue Paying Monthly SSS Contributions
As we all know, the Social Security System (SSS) is a government insurance program that aims to help Filipino citizens who eventually retire or lose employment because of disability. This is exactly the reason why you, as an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) should take advantage of SSS benefits – which can really be good for […]
Top 3 Benefits Of Having Your Own Emergency Fund
The unfortunate fact about emergencies is that, by nature, they always happen during the most unpredictable time. Plus they require immediate action on your end. Examples of such emergencies include sickness or hospitalization of a loved one, necessary house repair because of a natural calamity, unexpected loss of job, and many others. While these unpleasant […]
Pag-IBIG Invites More OFWs To Register As Members
The Home Development Mutual Fund or Pag-IBIG has confirmed that they are aiming to grow their membership base among the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Officials have said that they want to tap the market through partnering with a non-government corporation of overseas recruitment agencies. A recently released statement by Pag-IBIG indicated that it has tied […]
Returning OFWs Are Now Exempted From Paying Travel Tax And POEA Fees
This is a terrific news for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) everywhere. In a memorandum circular approved recently, we learn that OFWs returning to their jobs or employers abroad are now exempted from paying travel tax and the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) processing fee. Additionally, they will no longer be required to secure overseas employment […]
DOLE To Review Proposal For ₱125 Wage Hike
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has officially ordered the review of a proposal for a ₱125 across-the-board wage hike. It is hoped that the salary increase will be presented and approved by concerned legislative bodies. A DOLE memorandum reads: “You are hereby instructed to convene your respective Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards […]
Top 5 Health Tips For OFWs By Dr. Willie Ong
Working abroad can be both physically and mentally challenging. This is the reason wy you, as an overseas Filipino worker (OFW), should always be mindful of your health. Keep in mind that you will be away from your family for long periods of time – which means you will have no one to take care […]
This New S.T.D. Can Give You Cancer – And Wearing Condoms Will Not Be Enough To Prevent It.
Have you ever heard about Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)? Experts are saying that this sexually transmitted disease is truly dangerous and may potentially lead to anus, cervical, penis, and mouth cancer. Both men and women can be affected by this so you really have to be very cautious. Of course, one of the best ways […]