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Pinoys Work on Christmas; Less Productive
Almost half of Filipino workers will work during the Christmas break this year, yet over three-fifths believe very little will be achieved, according to a survey conducted by Regus, the… Read more
DFA Sticks to Voluntary Repatriation for Syria
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday afternoon said it would stick to its voluntary repatriation efforts in conflict-ridden Syria, home to some 17,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), the… Read more
Filipinos’ Rice Intake Goes Up Amid High Meat, Fruit Prices: BAS
Filipinos’ rice consumption remains high, but their intake of meat and vegetables have gone down over the years, a sign that they cannot afford a more varied and nutritious diet,… Read more
Philippine Embassy in Saudi Arabia Sets More Outreach Missions for 2012
More outreach consular services missions are being planned by the Philippine Embassy for 2012 to better serve the Filipino community in the Kingdom. In a press statement, Ambassador Ezzedin H…. Read more
2 OFW Families From Cebu Win OWWA Awards
Families of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Cebu yesterday won the prestigious Model OFW Family of the Year Awards (Mofya) given by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration in ceremonies held… Read more
HIV Cases Increasing in the Philippines
LOCAL health authorities recently reported an increase of human immune-deficiency virus (HIV) cases in the country despite a worldwide decreasing trend. Dr. Rowena Galpo, OIC-City Health Officer, said the Philippines… Read more
LCD TVs Dominate Filipinos’ Christmas Wishlist
SINCE the start of its commercial availability in the late 1920s, televisions have become a staple appliance to every home. Unlike radios, the popularity of televisions among consumers has remained… Read more
BI Urged to Computerize POEA for Easy OFW Verification Process
The recruitment industry urged Saturday the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to establish a computed link with the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) to fast-track the verification on the travel documents… Read more
Philippine Embassy in Saudi Arabia: No More Free Passport Extension
OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers) in the Kingdom applying for an extension of their passports’ validity are now required to pay a consular fee of SR80, according to an advisory by… Read more
OFWs May Register for Absentee Voting Before Going Abroad
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) plans to allow overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to register as absentee voters before leaving the country to enable them to vote in the 2013 polls…. Read more
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