Archive for the Asia Pacific Category
No Pinoy Domestic Helpers Allowed in China and Mongolia
Job offers for Filipinos as domestic helpers bound for China and Mongolia should not be entertained, according to Philippine officials stationed in those countries. That’s because working as domestic helpers is considered unlawful in China and Mongolia.
Sunset in Ulan Bator, Mongolia
In a report to the Department of Foreign Affairs, Philippine Ambassador to China Francisco Benedicto [...]
Say No to Religious Visas for Jobs in Korea
An apparent loophole in the Korean visa system can allow Filipinos to work in the country using religious visa. However, POEA through administrator Jennifer Manalili has warned against such practice. The warning stemmed after the agency started investigating a complaint letter filed by victim Lorie Humaynon against two people identified as Cho Chang Kuy and [...]
OFWs in Hong Kong, Singapore Go for Electronic Voting in 2010 Elections
Registered overseas Filipino workers based in Hong Kong and Singapore will cast their votes electronically in the upcoming elections in the Philippines on May 10. This was confirmed by the Commission on Elections, affirming that OFWs from these cities will use the Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) machines within a period of one month from [...]
Pag-IBIG Fund for OFWs: What’s the Deal?
For overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) the recently signed HDMF Law of 2009 which expands the membership coverage of the Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund) starting January 2010 is a good way to allow them to invest for the future. But for others who don’t accept the new terms and refuse to pay their contributions, [...]
Only Two Of 90 Examinees Pass Hong Kong Nursing Board
Only two out of 90 examinees passed the Nursing Licensure Examination held in Hong Kong last December, according to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
The successful examinees are:
1. Edgardo de Sesto Estrada
2. Jorlyn Boyatot Gagatam
Meanwhile, the PRC revealed that results of those who took the exams last November in the Philippines will likely be released in [...]
14 Pass PRC Midwifery Exams in Hong Kong
Hong Kong has just hosted the first Midwives Licensure Examinations conducted by the Board of Midwifery of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) last December 12-13, 2009. Out of 28 examinees, 14 were able to pass the exams, with one deferred.
According to the Department of Foreign Affairs post on its websites, the successful midwifery examinees are [...]
Jobs in Australia for Skilled Filipinos
Australia is set to hire thousands of skilled Filipino workers in 2010, according to Labor Secretary Marianito Roque. The official will be flying to Australia early to sign an agreement that paves way for the hiring of thousands of Filipino professionals.
Beautiful skyline at Sydney, Australia
Photo credit: Linh_R0m
He said the agreement that would be inked with [...]
Visa-free Access for Pinoy Transits in New Zealand
Filipino passport holders passing through New Zealand going to other destinations no longer need to secure transit visa, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Check in counter at Auckland, New Zealand
Photo credit: hsuanwei
Until recently (30th of November), Filipinos transiting New Zealand to change planes are required to hold a transit visa.
However, this privilege is [...]
POEA: Middle East Top OFW Destination in 2009
Filipinos hoping to find jobs abroad will be happy to realize that amidst the global financial crisis, there are still jobs available overseas according to statistics from Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA). Although the demand dropped by 14 per cent this year, that figure is reason enough to be optimistic, moving towards economic recovery in [...]
Filipino Maid in Hong Kong Accused of Killing Her Newborn Baby
An unnamed Filipino maid is being held for suspicion of infanticide after being accused of throwing a newborn baby to his death from a high-rise apartment block in Ma On Shan district in the New Territories.
The body of the infant with his umbilical cord still attached was found suspended Sunday evening on a clothes [...]