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Pinoy Sailors Remit $888M in Q1 2010
FILIPINO sailors on foreign oceangoing vessels remitted $888.949 million in the first quarter, the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) reported. The amount was 11.04 percent higher —or $88.414… Read more
POEA Warns Vs Seasonal Jobs in Italy, DH in Singapore
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) yesterday warned aspiring overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) against job offers in Italy and Singapore. Night time in Bari, Italy. Photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wwwflickrcomphotosciddone/ POEA chief… Read more
All Systems Go for Hong Kong, Singapore Absentee Voting
Everything seems to be in place and everyone seems to be ready for the upcoming absentee voting for Filipinos in Hong Kong and Singapore. This marks the first automated election… Read more
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… Read more
Singapore OFW Offers Winning Photo to Typhoon Victims
SINGAPORE – An overseas Filipino worker has dedicated his winning photography entry to the victims of the twin typhoons that pounded the Philippines recently. “As a person, this is one… Read more
Foundation Offers Free Overseas Calls
BETTINA Bantug Benitez (BBB) Foundation gives Negrenses a chance to greet their love ones abroad through “Libreng Tawag sa OFW” program initiated by Albee Bantug Benitez, grandson of Victorias City… Read more
DOLE Downplays Effect of Global Crisis on OFWs
MANILA, Philippines – Amid conflicting tallies from various government agencies on the real number of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) affected by the global economic crisis, the labor department reported that… Read more