Filipino Household Service Worker Executed for Murder in Saudi Arabia
A 39-year-old Filipino household service worker was executed for murder in Saudi Arabia on January 29, 2019, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed January 1, PTV News reported.
The agency explained that the Philippine…
Filipina Domestic Worker Arrested, Deported After Letting BF Get Inside Employer’s Home in KSA
A Filipino domestic worker in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia has been arrested and eventually got deported after her employer reported her to authorities after she was caught bringing her boyfriend inside the house, according to an exclusive report…
How to Apply for Seaman’s Book (SIRB)
While most of us land-based worksites hold on to our passports ever so dearly, seafarers and those who board local or international ships hold a different document.
With a similar purpose to that of a passport, a Seafarer’s…
No More Mandatory Pre-Employment Medical Check-up of Filipino Domestic Workers in HK
The plan to require a pre-employment check-up of all Filipino domestic helpers in Hong Kong will not push through.
The decision was made after Philippine labor attache Jalilo dela Torre met with stakeholders who mostly opposed the idea.…
Hong Kong Still Best to Work As Domestic Worker, Says Recruitment Consultant
Despite new locations such as China, Russia and Japan opening up better paying opportunities for Filipino domestic workers and housekeepers, Hong Kong remains as the best destination, a Filipino recruitment industry leader said.
Alfredo…
7 Things You Need to Know About OFW Medical Exams
A medical examination is standard requirement for employment, especially for overseas jobs. A visit to the laboratory to check for stool, blood and urine sample plus other tests is one way to find out whether or not an applicant has clean…
Cheer for Manny Pacquiao’s Win Over Adrien Broner and Win PacMan Merchandise!
Manny Pacquiao, the source of Pinoy Pride will once again enter the ring -- at age 40 -- this time against American boxer Adrien Broner.
To celebrate this partnership between Manny Pacquiao and mit messenger, we are giving all mit…
Dreams Do Come True: Filipina Immigrant in Canada Wins $39.5M Lotto Jackpot Prize
A Filipina mother of three based out of Surrey, B.C. has won the $39.5-million Lotto Max jackpot in a raffle draw held on Friday, December 28, 2018.
Michelle De Roma, a mother of three, was on a Boxing Day shopping trip at the Tsawwassen…
Filipina Nurse in London Bridge Attack Conferred with OBE
A Filipina nurse was among 43 recipients who were honored in Britain's New Year Honours List 2019 for her work in treating victims of the London Bridge terrorist attack in 2017.
Joy Ongcachuy, who started working at The Royal London…
Filipino Caregivers in HK to be Paid up to HK$7,000
As demand for elderly care services surges in Hong Kong, around 100 domestic workers recently graduated a training program aimed to address the city’s aging population.
Active Global Specialized Caregivers held the graduation ceremony of…
