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POEA TEMPORARILY STOPS REGISTRATION OF FEMALE WORKERS TO KOREA
Wednesday 17th of April 2013
QUEZON CITY, April 17 (PIA)--The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has temporarily stopped the acceptance of female workers in the registration for the Employment Permit System (EPS) Test of Proficiency in Korean (Topik) scheduled in July.
In a statement, POEA Administrator Hans Leo J. Cacdac said the temporary stoppage of acceptance of women applying for the EPS-Topik is due to the slow demand for female workers in Korea.
The POE administrator said that in a courtesy call to DOLE Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz last week, Director General Jeong Eunhee of HRD Korea-EPS Center in the Philippines admitted that there is now a ...
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01Mar2013MANILA, Marso 1 (PIA6) -- Ang Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) nagsiling nga pagarespetuhon nila ang pagpa-untat sang pagpadala sang mga manug-trabaho sa Hongkong. Suno sa kay Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldozto ang DOLE maga-respeto sang pribado kag boluntaryo nga desisyon sa negosyo sang mga myembro sang Society of Hong Kong Accredited Recruiters of the Philippines (SHARP) sa pag-untat sang pagpadala sang mga Household Service Workers (HSWs) padulong sa Hongkong. Ang SHARP i...
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21Jan2013QUEZON CITY, Jan. 21 (PIA) -- The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) advised overseas Filipino workers under the Employment Permit System (EPS) in Korea to observe the country’s immigration laws. POEA Administrator Hans Leo Cacdac also advised EPS workers not to leave their jobs or to leave Korea after finishing their contract. The advise came after the Korean Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) decided to reduce the number of newcomers who may be allowed to work in K...
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27Dec2012QUEZON CITY, Dec. 27 (PIA) -- The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) in cooperation with the Human Resources Department of Korea recently launched a facility for computer- based testing (CBT) for proficiency in Korean language. The CBT facility aims to provide a quick qualifying process for applicants under the Korean Employment Permit Syatem (EPS) apart from the usual paper-based test. In a statement, POEA Administrator Hans Leo J. Cacdac said the CBT is available only to ...
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26Dec2012QUEZON CITY, Dec 26 (PIA)--The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration is now International Organization for Standardization (ISO)- certified after passing rigorous stages of audit. POEA’s ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System certification for its 37 enrolled processes is valid for three years from October 8, 2012 to October 7, 2015. In a statement, Administrator Hans Leo J. Cacdac said the agency successfully completed the requirements for certification and was awarded a certifi...
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04Dec2012QUEZON CITY, Dec. 4 (PIA)--The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) advises overseas Filipino workers who are spending the holiday season in the Philippines to secure their overseas employment certificate or exit clearance early and not get caught with the last- minute dash to return to their jobs abroad. POEA Administrator Hans Leo Cacdac said the agency has been preparing in anticipation of the arrival of thousands of OFWs this December and their subsequent departure after C...
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27Nov2012CEBU CITY Nov. 27 (PIA) -- The first Regional Forum on Migration held outside Metro Manila was conducted in Cebu on Nov. 23, 2012 at the Pag-Ibig Auditorium with the theme: “Reintegration and Development: Partnership and Challenges." The forum marked the celebration of the Month of Overseas Filipinos and International Migrants Day with the nationwide theme “Strengthening the Partnership between Overseas Filipinos and LGUs Towards Sustainable Development of Communities.” The same forum ...
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14Nov2012LUNGSOD NG KORONADAL, South Cotabato, Nob. 14 (PIA) -- Ilang mga tauhan ng Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) ang mag-iikot sa mga piling paaralan sa rehiyon para sa kanilang kampanya hinggil sa anti-illegal recruitment at trafficking in person. Gagawin ang seminar sa Notre Dame University sa Cotabato City 10 n.u hanggang 12 ng tanghali at sa Notre Dame of Tacurong alas 2 n.h. hanggang alas 4 n.h. sa Huwebes. Gaganapin din ito sa Notre Dame of Dadiangas University sa Gens...
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14Nov2012KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, Nov. 14 (PIA) -- Personnel of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) are visiting select schools across Soccsksargen Region beginning today as part of their on-going campaign on anti-illegal recruitment, trafficking in persons, and illegal migration (CAIRTIM) here. Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 12 regional director Chona Mantilla said the campus visits and seminars is aimed at reaching graduating students who are...
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09Nov2012KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, Nov. 9 (PIA) -- The regional office of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE-12) here with other government agencies, has sought partnership with local government units in the Campaign Against Illegal Recruitment, Trafficking in persons and Irregular Migration (CAIRTIM). Other agencies involved in the advocacy are the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), and the Commission on...
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04Nov2012QUEZON CITY, NOV. 4 (PIA)--The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) will launch tomorrow an online appointment system for "balik manggagawa" - to allow overseas Filipino workers (OFW) vacationing in the country to process documents via Internet. POEA Administrator Hans Leo Cacdac, in a statement, said the online appointment system is an option for vacationing overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to set an appointment with POEA for the processing of their exit clearance or overseas...
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11Oct2012QUEZON CITY, OCT. 11 (PIA)--The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has issued a warning against employment scams in the Internet after receiving numerous queries and complaints about unsolicited e-mails, websites and other job advertisements that offer employment overseas which were found to be fake. Administrator Hans Leo Cacdac said more applicants are now using the Internet to find jobs. Many have been victims of illegal recruiters and job scammers. In an advisory, the PO...
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05Oct2012GENERAL TRIAS, Cavite, Oct 5 (PIA) -- The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) awarded the prestigious Best Local Government Unit-Partner in Anti-Illegal Recruitment (LGU-PAIR) for Luzon to this first class municipality and its Public Employment Service Office (PESO). In a simple ceremony at the municipal town plaza, Mayor Luis “Jon-Jon” Ferrer IV and PESO Manager Ariel Mugo received the Best LGU-PAIR award from POEA Chief Workers Employment Officer John Rio Baustista, PDEA ...
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27Sep2012QUEZON CITY, Sept. 27 (PIA)--The Department of Labor & Employment (DOLE) reminded licensed recruitment agencies that they are obliged to ensure protection of workers, especially domestic workers they deployed overseas. Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz who is also the chairman of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) governing board, in a statement said that the obligation of a recruitment agency to its hired overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) does not end upon their deployment ...
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16Jul2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, July 16 (PIA) -- The provincial government of Agusan del Sur signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) that would curb illegal recruitment and trafficking in person in Agusan del Sur. In welcome remarks during the training on anti-illegal recruitment and anti- trafficking in person on July 12 at Patin-ay, Prosperidad, Vice Gov. Santiago Cane Jr. said he was once ...
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14Jul2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, July 14 (PIA) -- The Philippine Overseas Employment and Migration (POEA) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) presented on July 12, 2012 laws that would determine that illegal recruitment and trafficking in person are present during the hiring and recruitment of applicants abroad. Lawyer Antonio Millanes III of POEA presented five problems of illegal recruitment. He said illegal recruitment exist alongside legal migration, maybe committed by bothe licensed and ...
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02Jul2012ILOILO CITY, July 2 (PIA) -- Filipinos who wish to work in the Republic of Korea were advised to make sure that all their personal data are not fraudulent to be able to enter the country. Since January this year, Korea has reinforced its immigration control using the biometric technology. Biometric data includes fingerprint, face, photo of all foreigners entering Korea are now collected and closely compared with the data of those who have a previous record of illegal stay or cri...
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22Jun2012ILOILO CITY, June 22 (PIA6) - - The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration warned placement agencies that it will file charges motu propio against those found to have deployed workers in Syria and other destinations restricted by government. POEA 6 officer-in-charge Rhea Glynda Calantas said charges were already filed against nine recruitment agencies for sending household service workers to Syria early this year as reported by their Central Office. Although these agencies are not bas...
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07Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, Hunyo 7 (PIA) -- Nananawagan ngayon sa publiko ang Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) sa rehiyon ng Caraga na mag-ingat laban sa illegal recruitment. Ayon kay POEA-Caraga Regional Director Marieta Bellotindos, ang illegal recruitment ay nagpapatuloy pa hanggang ngayon. Pinaaalahanan din nito ang gustong magtrabaho sa abroad na maging mapagmasid sa mga aksyon na ginagawa ng mga illegal na recruiters. Sinabi rin ng opisyal na kung meron silang kilala na mga illega...
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07Jun2012ILOILO CITY, June 7 (PIA) -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Regional Office 6 and in partnership with the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Iloilo Chapter will conduct a job fair dubbed “Kalayaan Job Fair” on June 12 to mark the 114th anniversary of Philippine Independence Day. Preparations for the activity were laid down at a multi-sectoral meeting held on June 5 at Sarabia Manor Hotel, this city. As of date, 60 companies have signified their intention to...
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06Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 6 (PIA) – The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) in Caraga region has reiterated their call to the public against illegal recruiters. According to POEA-Caraga Regional Director Marietta Bellotindos, illegal recruitment is still proliferating at present. She thus reminded those who wish to work abroad to be vigilant on the actions undertaken by these illegal recruiters. The official also said should they have knowledge of illegal recruiters in any place in...
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08May2012LUNGSOD NG LAOAG, May 8 (PIA) -- Madali na ang paglalakad ng mga papeles na kakailanganin ng mga overseas Filipino worker (OFW) sa lalawigan ng Ilocos Norte dahil mayroon ng OFW One-Stop Shop ang lokal na pamahalaan sa pamumuno ni Gobernador Imee Marcos. Sinabi ni Dolores Cortes ng nasabing tanggapan na hindi na kailangan pang lumayo ng mga OFW sapagkat mayroon ng isang opisina na tutugon sa kanilang mga pangangailangan. “Sa OFW One-Stop Shop, gusto ni Gobernador Marcos na hindi na mahihirap...
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05May2012DAVAO CITY, May 5 (PIA) -– The Taiwan-based Inotera Memories, Inc. is in urgent need of 75 technical assistants, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration announced. The firm is engaged in the manufacture, development and distribution of wafers. Maria Carolina B. Agdamag, chief of POEA regional center for Mindanao, said the hiring is under the agency’s Special Hiring Program for Taiwan (SHPT). Agdamag said the position offers a monthly salary of NT$18,780. The company needs 40 m...
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03May2012BANGUED, Abra, May 3 (PIA) -- This year’s Labor Day Jobs Fair in Abra registered a total of 521 job applicants of whom 43 were hired on the spot (HOTS). Of the total applicants, 440 applied for local employment and 81 for overseas. Hired on the spot are 43, 17 of them are domestic helpers to be deployed to Hongkong, Singapore, Malaysia and the Middle East. Eight nurses and seven skilled workers will also be deployed soon in various Asian countries. For the 11 locally hired, Chowking-Bangued ...
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28Apr2012QUEZON CITY, APRIL 28 (PIA) --The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) is now accepting nominations for a representative of the women sector in its governing body. The nominee must be at least 25 years old, able to read and write, and a migrant worker at the time of nomination, or with at least three years experience as a migrant worker. Nominations will be accepted until May 21, 2012. Republic Act No. 10022 or the Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act added three slots f...
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27Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 27 (PIA) -- Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA)-Caraga Regional Director Marietta Bellotindos today said the agency has issued Governing Board Resolution No. 2, series of 2011, allowing the deployment of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to the 49 initial list out of 76 countries who have complied with the guarantees provided under the Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act of 1995. In an interview with PIA, Bellotindos emphasized that the resolution state...
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27Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 27 (PIA) -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is in need of medical personnel to augment its manpower complement in government hospitals. According to Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA)-Caraga Regional Director Marietta Bellotindos, the country’s Ministry of Health is inviting qualified applicants from other countries to apply for the positions of 100 x-ray specialists, 500 physical therapists, 50 artificial limb specialists, 36 medical secretaries, nine infecti...
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26Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 26 (PIA) – The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration emphasized that the Philippine government will not allow migrant workers to countries that do not uphold the improved rights of workers. According to POEA-Caraga Regional Dir. Marietta Bellotindos, more countries are not giving value to the rights of workers, thus the rights of the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) are not protected. She added the Philippine Embassies and Philippine Missions have certified that t...
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26Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 26 (PIA) -– The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration emphasized that the Philippine government will not allow migrant workers to countries that do not uphold the improved rights of workers. According to POEA-Caraga Regional Dir. Marietta Bellotindos, more countries are not giving value to the rights of workers, thus the rights of the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) are not protected. She said these countries include: Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Antigua, Barbados, ...
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24Apr2012MANILA, APRIL 24 (PIA) -- The Department of Labor and Employment clarified that only the Kurdistan Region in Iraq is open for deployment of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). The department stressed that the deployment ban is still in effect in other regions of Iraq. Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz said the Iraqi Kurdistan Region (IKR) was excluded in the total deployment ban of OFWs to Iraq under Governing Board Resolution No. 03 Series of 2012 of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration...
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17Apr2012QUEZON CITY, APRIL 17 (PIA) -- The backdoor of the country has always been used for illicit undertakings, now there's another one to add to this list and it concerns human traffickers who bring their victims out of the country through this exit. The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) is warning Filipino workers, especially women, against accepting offers of employment that would require them to leave illegally using exit points in the south. In a news release, POEA Administra...
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06Apr2012MANILA, APRIL 6 (PIA) -- The Department of Labor & Employment (DOLE) reminds Filipino jobseekers both here and abroad to be cautious when dealing with recruitment agencies so as not to fall in the lairs of illegal recruiters. In a news release, Labor & Employment Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz calls on jobseekers, especially to those who would want to pursue a career abroad, to be vigilant and alert in their dealings with recruitment firms. “It would also help if they familiarize themselves with...
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02Apr2012DAVAO CITY, Apr. 2 (PIA) – The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is in need of qualified applicants for the 650 positions of physical therapists, x-ray specialists and artificial limb specialists for the hiring country’s Ministry of Health. The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) in the region announced that KSA is hiring 500 physical therapists with a salary offering of 3,150 Saudi Riyal per month. POEA regional center for Mindanao Maria Carolina B. Agdamag said that 100 x-ray spec...
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27Mar2012LUNGSOD NG MALOLOS, Bulacan, Mar. 27 (PIA) -– Daan-daang mga magsisipagtapos na mag-aaral mula sa iba’t ibang unibersidad sa Bulacan ang nagkatipon ngayong araw upang mag-aplay ng trabaho sa ibang bansa sa pamamagitan ng bagong Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) on Wheels Program sa Bulacan State University Activity Center. Kasama sa paglulunsad ng POEA on Wheels Program sa lalawigan ang pagtanggap ng iba’t ibang mga kompanya at manpower service ng aplikasyon para sa mga...
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27Mar2012CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan, March 27 (PIA) -– Hundreds of graduating students from various universities in Bulacan gathered today to apply for work abroad through the new Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) on Wheels Program at the Bulacan State University Activity Center here. The launching of the POEA on Wheels Program in the province brought various companies and manpower services that accepted applications for positions like engineers, call center representatives, factory ...
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20Mar2012DAVAO CITY, Mar. 20 (PIA) -- Overseas Filipino workers without the proper employment documents are more prone to abuses and exploitation by their employers, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) said as it warned anew against the use of tourist or visit visas to secure overseas jobs. POEA administrator Hans Leo Cacdac said illegal recruiters are using a third or fourth country, usually Asean-member countries where visa is not required of its citizens, and other countr...
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16Mar2012QUEZON CITY, March 16 (PIA) -- The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) advised Filipinos planning to work in Egypt to get an employment visa after the country imposed stricter immigration measures for migrant workers. Citing a report from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), POEA administrator Hans Leo Cacdac said that the Egyptian government will no longer allow foreign tourists to convert their tourist visas into work permits once they arrive in th...
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13Mar2012ILOILO CITY, March 13 (PIA6) - - Examinees taking the 8thEmployment Permit System – Test of Proficiency in Korean (EPS-TOPIK) are advised to come early and not to bring their mobile phones and other electronics devices in their designated examination rooms. Based on the POEA Advisory No. 11 series of 2012, examinees are required to be in their designated seats before the Examinees Orientation at 9:30 AM to be able to take the 8th EPS-TOPIK at the University of Iloil...
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13Mar2012CEBU CITY, March 13 (PIA) -- The Mandaue City Government through its Public Employment Service Office (PESO) is conducting “employment coaching” to graduating students of public national high schools in the city to prepare them for employment in case they cannot proceed to college due to lack of money. Last week, 374 graduating students including 53 from night school of Canduman National High School, gathered at the school’s open court for the “employment coach...
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11Mar2012ILOILO CITY, March 11 (PIA) -- The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has reported that there are employment opportunities for physicians, doctors and specialists in this city who are looking for a job abroad. According to POEA 6 Officer in Charge Rhea Glynda Calantas, the Ministry of Health of the Kingdom Saudi Arabia is currently in need of around 500 qualified physicians, doctors and specialists. Qualified are those not more than 60 years old, Bachelor of S...
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11Mar2012SYUDAD SANG ILOILO, Marso 10 (PIA6) - - May yara sang oportunidad sang trabaho para sa mga doktor kag espesyalista sa sining siyudad nga nagapangita sang trabaho sa luwas sang pungsod. Suno kay Philippine Overseas and Employment Administration 6 Officer in Charge Rhea Glynda Calantas ang Ministry of Health sang Kingdom Saudi Arabia nagapangita sa karon sang kapin sa 500 ka mga doktor kag espesyalista. Ang mga kwalipikado amo yadtong indi maglapaw sa 60 anyos, gradwado sang ...
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09Mar2012QUEZON CITY, March 9, (PIA) -- The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has warned overseas job seekers not to use visit or tourist visa to work in countries with existing deployment bans. In a news release, POEA administrator Hans Leo Cacdac said that the use of a visit or tourist visa to work in countries where there is an existing deployment ban is dangerous and risky. Cacdac bared reports received by his office regarding illegal recruiters us...
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09Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 9 (PIA) -- The provincial government of Agusan del Sur, in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), launched the Datu Lipus Makapandong Youth Employment and Migrant Center on February 24, 2012. It received overwhelming support from various government agencies, NGOs, faith-based organizations, youth and migrant organizations, and private sector. The ceremonial cutting of ribbon was spearheaded by Agusan del ...
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02Mar2012DAVAO CITY, Mar. 02 (PIA) --South Korea recently granted two of the four concerns included in a petition signed by 2,355 Filipino workers and their 633 Korean employers requesting change in the Employment Permit System (EPS) as the Korean Parliament promulgated Act No. 11276 (Revisions on the Act on Employment of Foreign Workers) on February 1, 2012. Philippine Overseas Employment administrator Hans Leo Cacdac said the new law, which will take effect on July 2, 2012, reduced the waiting...
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20Feb2012QUEZON CITY, Feb 20 (PIA) -- Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who wish to return to South Korea after finishing their contract may now find it easier to do so after the Korean government revised its Employment of Foreign Workers Act. According to Administrator Hans Leo Cacdac of the Philippine Overseas Emplyment Administration (POEA), the South Korean government has decided to grant two concerns petitioned by foreign workers, including OFWs, concerning changes in t...
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20Feb2012ILOILO CITY, Feb. 20 (PIA6) -- More than 1,600 applicants aspiring to work in Korea are expected to take the Employment Permit System – Test of Proficiency in Korean (EPS-TOPIK) which will be given here in this city for the first time on March 18, 2012. Philippine Overseas Employment Administration 6 Officer-In-Charge Rhea Glynda Calantas said coordination for the venue is currently being made considering the bulk of examinees that will be taking the examination. Calantas said...
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14Feb2012DAVAO CITY, Feb. 14 (PIA) -- The National Ambulance Company in Abu Dhabi is hiring 122 emergency medical technicians, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) here announced. POEA regional head Carolina Agdamag said that the position offers a minimum annual salary of United Arab Emirates Dirham 102,000 or P1,176,145.57 in the present exchange rate. Agdamag said that the hiring company needs male and female qualified applicants who are not more than 45 years old ...
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09Feb2012ILOILO CITY, Feb. 9 (PIA6) -- The midday tremor that shook this city on Monday has forced the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) to change the venue of the on-going registration for the 8th Employment Permit System – Test of Proficiency in Korean (EPS-TOPIK) set until February 9, 2012. POEA 6 Officer-in-Charge Rhea Glynda Calantas said they decided to move the venue of the registration to a lower and safer place at the PNB Compound corner Gen. Luna &ndash...
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27Jan2012DAVAO CITY, Jan. 27 (PIA) – The Ministry of Health of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is in need of 2,000 female nurses, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) announced. POEA Regional Center for Mindanao chief Maria Carolina Agdamag said that the position offers a basic salary of 3,150 Saudi Riyal or about P36,000 based on the latest currency exchange rate. Qualified applicants must be graduates of Bachelor of Science in Nursing with Board License, and must not be ...
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22Jan2012MAKATI CITY, Jan. 22 (PIA) -- The local government has intensified its support to providing assistance and protection for both local job seekers and overseas workers, a statement said over the weekend. This, after Makati Mayor Jejomar Erwin S. Binay signed an agreement with the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) NCR to boost the city's employment programs. Binay and POEA Administrator Hans Leo J. Cacdac signe...
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20Jan2012DAVAO CITY, Jan. 20 (PIA) – The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) in the region has announced that the King Fahad Medical City of Riyadh is in need of 30 respiratory therapists/technicians. POEA Regional Center for Mindanao chief Maria Carolina Agdamag said that male and female graduates of Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT) are qualified for the positions. Applicants must also have two years work experience, and must not be more than 4...
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18Jan2012DAVAO CITY, Davao del Sur, Jan. 18 (PIA) -- The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration in the region is beefing up its campaign against illegal recruitment in a bid to further prevent Filipinos from being victimized by such act. POEA Regional Center for Mindanao chief Maria Carolina Agdamag said that information campaign on anti-illegal recruitment will be intensified this year up to the grassroots level. “We will keep on campaigning and giving-out information,...
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17Jan2012TUGUEGARAO CITY, Jan. 17 (PIA)-- The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has announced that schools are no longer allowed to send their students as on-the-job trainees abroad particularly in Singapore. Interviewed over Radyo ng Bayan here, Atty. Romelson Abbang, POEA 2 chief said the Student Internship Abroad Program (SIAP) has been suspended by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) effective second semester of school year 2011-2012. Abbang said the s...
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03Jan2012MANILA, Dec. 3 (PIA) -- The undersecretary for labor relations of the Department of Labor & Employment (DOLE), Hans Leo Cacdac formally assumed office yesterday as the new administrator of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA). Administrator Cacdac last week took the oath of office as the new POEA administrator before DOLE Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz. In a simple turnover ceremony at the Patricia Sto. Tomas Hall of the Blas F. Ople Building in Ortigas...
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02Jun2011QUEZON CITY, June 2 (PIA )-- A bill that aims to provide credit assistance to overseas Filipino workers has passed on third and final reading at the House of Representatives. House Bill 4539 also known as the “Overseas Workers Credit Assistance Act of 2011” seeks to alleviate the financial plight of the overseas workers and their families during the first few months of the former's absence. Under the measure, OFWs with valid employment contract, processed thr...
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30Mar2011CEBU CITY, Mar 30 (PIA) -- As the country sympathized with the families of the three Filipinos who were executed before 12 noon today in China due to drug trafficking, the public is again reminded on the dangers of falling victims to illegal recruitment which includes the risk of becoming drug mules. Police Regional Office (PRO) - 7 chief gen. Ager Ontog said the fate of our fellow countrymen was unfortunate especially as one of the three victims was reportedly just a victim of illegal ...
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26Mar2011CEBU CITY, March 25 (PIA) -- Displaced Cebuano overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) forced to return home due to the internal strife in Libya and the catastrophe in Japan can take advantage of the biggest mega jobs fair initiated by the Cebu City Government next month. “Over 2,000 job positions are available to jobseekers on April 14 which is the biggest jobs fair undertaken by the city government," according to Fidel Magno, the chief of the Department of Manpower and Placement Services ...
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