http://www.ofwguide.com/rss/ofw_advisory.xml Your information bulletin (announcements and government advices) http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2565/Phil--Embassy-in-Riyadh-to-OFWs--Keep-your-passports-with-you.html 2016-02-03 The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh reminds overseas Filipino workers or OFWs to keep hold of their passports. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2549/10-Things-OFWs-Should-Not-Do-in-Kuwait.html 2015-12-04 OFWs should not do these things in Kuwait to. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2545/How-to-avoid-being-a-victim-of-the-laglag-bala-scam.html 2015-11-16 Protect yourself from becoming a victim of the bullet extortion scheme. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2501/OFW-s-Must-be-Careful-of-Summer-Heat-in-Saudi.html 2015-06-09 Overseas Filipino workers in Saudi Arabia were reminded by the Philippine Embassy to take extra precaution while working or travelling on the road. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2492/Huwag-Magpaloko--Maging-Matalino-.html 2015-05-25 Dapat na mag-ingat ang mga OFWs upang hindi mabiktima ng illegal recruiters at recruitment agency. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2472/Fake-Job-offers-for-OFWs-in-Libya-as-Nurses-for-Malta.html 2015-04-21 Overseas Filipino workers or OFWs in Libya are warned about fake job offers for nurses in Malta. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2468/HSWs-in-KSA--Do-Only-What-is-Stated-in-Your-Contract.html 2015-04-10 Overseas Filipino workers, or OFWs in KSA should only do jobs that is stated in the work contract they've signed before leaving the Philippines for a work abroad. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2462/OFWs--These-Are-Your-PhilHealth-Benefits.html 2015-04-09 Watch the video and find out how can PhilHealth help OFWs and their family in times of illness. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2467/OFWs-Should-Send-Text-Waiver-if-Not-to-Leave-Yemen.html 2015-04-07 Overseas Filipino Workers or OFWs in Yemen were asked by the Philippine government authorities to leave the country after Alert level 4 has been raised since February. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2464/Why-OFWs-Shouldn-t-Accept-Household-Work-in-China.html 2015-04-02 The Philippine Embassy in Beijing advised overseas Filipino workers not to accept any job offers for household work in China. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2463/OFWs-Warned-Against-Pyramiding-Scam-in-Kuwait.html 2015-04-01 Overseas Filipino workers or OFWs in Kuwait are warned about a pyramiding scam that is targeting them specifically. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2458/Philippine-Embassy-in-UK-Closed-for-April-Holidays.html 2015-03-26 Filipinos in the United Kingdom are advised of the holiday schedules wherein the Philippine Embassy will be closed and will not accept any transactions this April, 2015. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2456/Salary-Guide-for-Waiters-Waitresses.html 2015-03-25 Filipino waiters and waitresses, you may use this salary guide to decide on your overseas career plans. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2443/What-You-Post-in-Your-Social-Media-Accounts-May-Cause-This.html 2015-02-26 OFWs in Saudi Arabia are advised to be careful when posting on their social media accounts as this may lead to police investigations and can result to legal actions once violation has been proven. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1081/Reminder-for-OFWs-in-UAE--Be-Careful-in-Signing-Work-Contracts.html 2014-12-29 Filipino workers in United Arab Emirates (UAE) should only sign work contracts in the presence of a representative from the Philippine Overseas Labor Office. This is the advice given by Philippine officials in this Middle Eastern county. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1015/Outbound-OFWs-Advised-to-Secure-Their-Exit-Clearances-Early.html 2014-12-04 Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) set to go on a vacation to the Philippines this December are advised by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) to secure their exit clearances early. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-696/Warning-for-Using-Visit-Visas-in-Dubai.html 2014-12-01 For many Filipinos who want to work in Dubai, the easiest and fastest way is by using a visit or tourist visa. They believe that finding a job will be easy for them in this progressive city. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2367/What-OFWs-Ought-to-Know-About-the-Employment-Contract.html 2014-10-01 http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2361/Pinoys-in-HK-warned-vs--employment-scams.html 2014-09-10 The Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong advised Filipinos living and working in the said country about employment scams. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2360/Filipinos-in-Saudi-Advised-to-take-Precautions-Against-MERS-CoV.html 2014-09-09 Filipinos in Saudi Arabia is advised to continue taking precautions against MERS-CoV and other infectious diseases like Ebola virus. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2356/UK-and-North-Ireland-Heightened-Terror-Alert-Level.html 2014-09-08 Filipinos are advised when UK and North Ireland authorities had raised the terror threat level. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2353/Philippine-Consulate-General-in-Hong-Kong-Closed-on-Sept--9.html 2014-09-05 In line with the Mid-Autumn Festival celebration in Hong Kong, the Philippine Consulate General's office will be closed for business operations. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2325/LIFE--IMPRISONMENT-FOR-ILLEGAL-RECRUITERS.html 2014-07-15 Two employees of a recruitment agency in Baguio City were sentenced to life for employing overseas Filipino workers without legal endorsement from the Philippine Overseas Workers Administration or POEA. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2310/Deployment-to-Two-Countries-stopped-by-POEA.html 2014-06-06 Safety in Libya and Thailand are at risk these past few weeks. OFWs in these countries should be very careful in anyway. Roaming the streets for no important reason at all is inadvisable. Workers bound to start job here might want to read this article first. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2287/Bohol-jobseekers-warned-against-fake-job-ad-deploying-in-Japan.html 2014-05-16 POEA Administrator Hans Leo Cacdac has tweeted a warning about a job advertisement on a newspapaer in Bohol seeking female Filipinos to become entertainers in Japan. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2282/Tips-for-Filipinos-in-UK-to-Avoid-Swindlers.html 2014-05-08 To avoid being victimized by swindlers, the Philippine Overseas Labour Office (POLO) in London warns Filipinos about their schemes. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2271/POEA-delists-11-recruitment-agencies-for-various-reasons.html 2014-04-21 POEA Administrator Hans Leo Cacdac has tweeted today about 11 recruitment agencies who have been delisted due to multiple reasons. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2257/Paano-Makikilala-ang-Isang-Illegal-Recruiter-.html 2014-04-07 Sa panahon ngayon marami nang gahaman sa pera, gaya ng mga illegal recruiter. Paano sila makikilala? http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2247/OFWGuide--Valid-Reasons-Why-a-Work-Contract-Gets-Terminated--part-2-of-2-.html 2014-04-01 It is not always the foreign employer who wishes (read: wants) to terminate an employment contract. There are times that the employee (commonly known as the worker) also demands his contract be terminated even before he has completed two years of service as agreed upon in the signed document. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2246/OFWGuide--Valid-Reasons-Why-a-Work-Contract-Gets-Terminated--Part-1-of-2-.html 2014-03-31 It's inevitable; cases where a foreign employer terminates the employee's contract is common. But just how an employer decides to invalidate an employment contract of a hired OFW? What would be the valid or just reasons? http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2236/OFWs-in-Saudi-Arabia---Yemen-Urged-to-Register-with-PH-Embassy-in-Riyadh.html 2014-03-19 The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh has called on OFWs in Saudi Arabia and Yemen to register themselves on the embassy's website in order let the embassy contact or update them about services and advisories concerning Filipinos in the said areas. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2158/Saudi-Gives-undocumented-OFWs-Two-Months-to-Fix-Work-Status.html 2014-01-17 Undocumented FIlipino workers are given a two-month extension to fix their work status in Saudi Arabia, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2159/What-Will-Happen-If-an-OFW-Fail-to-Carry-His-Iqama-.html 2014-01-16 Iqama is a very important document that an OFW must have when working or residing temporarily in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2156/Illegal-Filipino-Workers-in-Malaysia-Urged-to-Legalize-Work-Status-before-January-21.html 2014-01-14 Undocumented Filipino workers in Malaysia and those with incomplete papers may face arrest and repatriation once the nationwide crackdown against illegal foreign workers commence in the country after January 21. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2129/POEA-Issues-Deployment-Ban-in-Yemen.html 2013-12-11 The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) issues a resolution to ban Filipinos to fly to Yemen for work or any travel purposes after terrorists attacked the Defense Ministry complex in the country six days ago. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2121/Philippine-Government-Prepared-to-Assist-OFWs-in-Thailand-Amidst-Anti-Gov-t-Protests.html 2013-12-02 The Philippine government assured that should there be occurrences that may threat Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Thailand during the ongoing anti-government protests, they are prepared to rescue and assist our kababayans. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1882/Beware-of-These-Blacklisted-Balikbayan-Box-Forwarders.html 2013-11-23 The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recently put new cargo forwarding companies in its blacklist due to complaints of undelivered cargoes. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2113/Advisory-for-Amnesty-Qualified-OFWs-in-Saudi-But-With-No-Documents.html 2013-11-21 The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi advises Filipinos who are qualified to avail the amnesty but lack the documents needed such as the original copy of their iqama and passport and failed to submit themselves for fingerprinting to immediately contact the Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Riyadh (POLO Riyadh). http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2112/Libreng-Tawag-Stations-set-up-for-Yolanda-Victims-and-Relatives-Overseas.html 2013-11-19 The Overseas Workers Welfare Organization (OWWA) installed phone facilities for Overseas Filipino Workers who wish to hear from their relatives affected by Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan). http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2083/POEA-Advisory-Regarding-Job-Vacancies-in-Saskatchewan--Canada.html 2013-10-24 The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) released an advisory through their official Facebook page to inform the public that they are not yet accepting applicants for jobs in Saskatchewan, Canada. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2081/Want-to-Work-in-Malaysia--New-Illegal-Scheme-Offers-Tourist-Visa-to-Applicants.html 2013-10-18 Filipinos who wish to work abroad should ensure that they have proper working documents to avoid unnecessary trouble with authorities. This mean that recruiters who offer tourist visas to applicants who intend to work abroad are engaging in illegal recruitment. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2076/Warning-to-OFWs--Bogus-Jobs-in-Italy---Fake-Exit-Visas-in-Saudi.html 2013-10-12 Filipinos who wish to work abroad are warned against falling for recruiters that offer jobs in Italy but promise job seekers that their employment papers would have to be processed in Malaysia. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2064/Urgent-Reminder-to-Illegal-OFWs-in-Saudi--Go-to-Deportation-Office.html 2013-09-20 Another reminder is released by the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi to remind overstaying overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) there to take needed steps to correct their status by going to Saudi's Deportation Office as soon as possible. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2057/Filipinos-Asked-to-Ensure-Documents-as-Malaysia-Gets-Tough-on-Illegal-Foreigners.html 2013-09-06 Filipinos who are currently working and living in Malaysia are advised by the Philippine Embassy in Kuala Lumpur to make sure that they have proper immigrant and working documents with the current crackdown on undocumented foreigners as ordered by the government of Malaysia. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2053/Blas-Ople-Center-Provides-Hotline-Numbers-for-Filipinos-in-Syria.html 2013-08-28 There are still overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who needs to be rescued and repatriated from strife-torn Syria and their families here in the Philippines are worried about their condition. To give assistance to affected Filipinos in Syria and to ease the worries of their families back home, the Blas Ople Policy Center opened hotline numbers for them. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2038/PHL-Officials-to-Filipinos-In-Yemen-Amid-Security-Threats--Stay-Safe.html 2013-08-08 Philippine officials advised Filipinos in Yemen to take precautions and adopt safety measures in the light of the recent terrorism threats there http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2018/POEA--Consultancy-Firm-for-Canada-Not-Allowed-to-Hire-OFWs.html 2013-07-10 The POEA released an advisory to inform the public that the Canadian Provincial Nominee and Immigration Services Inc. (CPNIS), an immigration consultancy firm – is not authorized to recruit Filipino workers. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2009/POEA-Closed-Down-a-Consultancy-Firm-for-Illegal-Recruitment.html 2013-07-01 Sheen-Carm Visa Assistance and Consultancy Services used to hold office at No. 23 Villa Soledad Subdivision, Barangay 10, Lipa City. Their illegal activities were verified after an operative done by the POEA Anti-illegal Recruitment Branch. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2003/Fake-Recruiter-Targets-OFWs-in-HK--Offer-Jobs-in-Canada.html 2013-06-29 Filipinos working in Hong Kong especially the household service workers (HSWs) are warned against an illegal recruiter that targets to victimize them. According to an advisory posted by POEA in their official website, a recruitment agency, Yamsuan and Associates Overseas Employment Services Ltd./Pacific Management Services Ltd. lure possible victims by offering non-existent jobs in the North American country. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1964/Basic-information-you-need-to-know-as-an-OFW-in-Saudi-Arabia.html 2013-04-02 1. Carry your Iqama wherever you are. Iqama fee is shouldered by your employer. 2. For household service workers, the minimum salary is $400/month as per POEA rule. 3. It is prohibited to transfer an employee to another company/workplace unless there's a valid and legal reason behind it. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1958/PHL-Embassy-in-Hong-Kong-to-Adopt-a-New-Sched-in-April-for-Overseas-Voting.html 2013-03-20 Filipinos based in Hong Kong are advised by the Philippine Consulate General (PCG) there that their office will adopt a new schedule for the months of April and May to give way to the overseas absentee voting. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1904/Scam-Offering-Fake-Jobs-in-Cyprus-Targets-OFWs-in-Hong-Kong.html 2013-01-22 Filipinos working in Hong Kong are warned against a recruitment agency based in the said Asian country that is offering employment opportunities to Cyprus and other third-country destinations such as such USA, Canada, Russia, United Kingdom, Chile, Czech Republic and others. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1876/POEA-Imposed-OFW-Deployment-Ban-on-Gaza-and-Israel.html 2012-11-26 In the light of the ongoing armed conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza strip, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) announced a total deployment ban on areas at Alert Level 4 in the Gaza strip. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1861/Porn-Materials-Prohibited-for-Australia-Bound-OFWs.html 2012-11-05 Filipinos going to Australia should make sure that the gadgets they are carrying such as laptop and cellphones do not contain any pornographic materials as the Australian federal and state criminal law considers this a major offense, especially if it involves minors. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1855/OFWs-Can-Work-in-Lebanon---Jordan--Deployment-Ban-Lifted.html 2012-10-23 Labor Secretary, Rosalinda Baldoz, announced that the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) issued a resolution that lifts the deployment ban of Filipino workers in Lebanon and Jordan. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1821/POEA-Warns-About-Fake-UNICEF-Job-Offers.html 2012-09-04 Just recently, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) exposed a new scam that involves fake job offers from United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). This fake job offer requires one to undergo training for a fee. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1813/Seafarers--Complaints-Prompts-POEA-to-Suspend-Manning-Agency--Foreign-Employer.html 2012-08-21 Due to the complaints filed by twelve (12) seafarers, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) suspended the license of a manning agency and banned foreign employers from taking part in any overseas recruitment in the Philippines. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1794/POEA-Exposed-New-Illegal-Recruitment-Scheme--Visa-Interview-Coaching.html 2012-07-23 POEA Chief; Hans Leo J. Cacdac revealed another illegal recruitment scheme practiced by fly-by-night immigration consultants- that is the visa interview coaching. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1772/DOLE--Be-Wary-of-Fake-Websites-Offering-Overseas-Jobs.html 2012-06-24 The Labor Department warned Filipino jobseekers who wish to work in Canada against websites that claimed to be connected with the official website of the government of Canada. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1756/POEA-Ordered-Forced-Closure-of-Two-Recruitment-Agencies.html 2012-05-17 Overseas recruitment agencies who fail to follow the rules and regulations in hiring overseas workers face the risk of having their licenses canceled. However, even with cancelled licenses, some recruitment agencies continue to hire applicants for overseas deployment. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1718/OFWs--No-Longer-Allowed-to-Work-in-Syria.html 2012-03-21 A report from the Philippine Embassy in Damascus said that the government of war-torn Syria would no longer issue entry visas to foreign workers from the Philippines. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1689/12-Characteristics-of-an-Illegal-Recruiter.html 2012-02-11 The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) is serious to tract illegal recruiters to end their bad endeavors. Just last week, POEA have terminated the licenses of two recruitment agencies due to excessive collection of placement fees in violation of the POEA rules and regulations. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1670/OFW-News--Alert-Level-3-is-On-in-South-Sudan.html 2012-01-11 The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) raised the crisis alert level in Sudan to 3 calling for OFW deployment ban. The DFA also announced that they would assist in the repatriation of willing OFWs in Sudan. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1660/DFA--Redeployment-of-Returning-OFWs-to-Libya-Now-Allowed.html 2011-12-22 The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) recently announced that President Noynoy Aquino approved its appeal to lower the alert level in Libya from 4 to 2. Alert level 4 means that evacuation or mandatory repatriation is necessary while phase 2 is the restriction phase. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1650/POEA-Advice-to-Returning-OFWs-this-Christmas--Secure-Exit-Clearances-Early.html 2011-12-07 POEA said that OFWs should take care of their OEC's as soon as they arrive in the Philippines. Apparently, many OFWs rush to the POEA office to get exit clearances after Christmas or New Year resulting to large crowds and long lines. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1628/POEA-Released-List-of-41-Countries-with-OFW-Deployment-Ban.html 2011-11-02 The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) released in its official website the list of 41 countries where there is an existing OFW deployment ban. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1612/Warning-to-OFWs-Who-Wants-to-Work-in-Libya-Despite-Deployment-Ban.html 2011-10-06 The POEA alerted the Bureau of Immigration about this new scheme and apparently there were workers who were already caught at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). Authorities detained the said workers after discovering that thy have (2) working visas – one for Tunisia and the other for Libya. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1608/POEA-Warns-Jobseekers-Against-Job-offers-in-Iraq-and-Afghanistan.html 2011-09-28 The POEA issued an advisory to remind jobseekers that for the moment any job offers to Iraq and Afghanistan is illegal or nonexistent because the deployment ban is still in place. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1602/Stricter-Immigration-Rules-for-Filipinos-Going-to-Bangkok.html 2011-09-18 All Filipinos going to Bangkok, Thailand as tourists can expect a more rigorous screening process as the Philippine government recently ordered the Bureau of Immigration to conduct a thorough screening of all Bangkok-bound Filipino tourists. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1588/Mandatory-Evacuation-of-OFWs-in-Libya-Ordered.html 2011-08-23 The escalating political tension in Libya urged the Philippine government to raise the alert level in this Middle Eastern country to 4. This alert level demands mandatory evacuation and repatriation of Filipinos and the cost will be shouldered by the government. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1584/POEA--Deployment-of-New-and-Returning-OFWs-to-Syria-Not-Allowed.html 2011-08-17 As violence continues and worsens in Syria, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) imposed a deployment ban to Syria. This covers both new and returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to Syria. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1583/POEA--No-Loan-Offers-for-OFWs.html 2011-08-15 The chief of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), Carlos S. Cao Jr. made it clear to everyone that the government agency he is handling is not offering any lending services to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1580/DFA--Advisory-for-the-Filipino-Community-in-London.html 2011-08-10 The Philippine Embassy in London issued on Tuesday an advisory to the Filipino community in the United Kingdom to be vigilant and to exercise due caution in light of the riots that occurred around London and in other UK cities over the past days. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1578/POEA-Advisory--Don-t-Fall-for-Recruiters-Using-Names-of-POEA-Officials.html 2011-08-07 The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) Administrator, Carlos Cao Jr, issued an advisory to warn overseas job applicants against illegal recruiters which victimizes applicants by claiming to be connected with some POEA officials. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1575/DOLE-to-OFWs--Be-Wary-of-Job-Offers-to-Spain.html 2011-08-01 The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) issued an advisory to remind aspiring OFWs to be cautious of scams that promises lucrative job offers in Spain. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1571/OFWs-in-Saudi-Arabia-Advised-to-Report-Unfair-Terminations.html 2011-07-24 The DFA advised OFWs in Saudi Arabia who were unjustly fired to contact the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh. They can also seek the help through the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) nearest their area. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1536/Hiring-of-Household-Workers-for-KSA-Still-Not-Allowed.html 2011-05-16 According to the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), the deployment of household service workers (HSW) to Saudi Arabia is still not allowed. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1529/POEA-Imposed-Deployment-Ban-on-Syria.html 2011-05-02 The deployment ban was issued after the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) raised the crisis alert to level 2 to Syria. However, the deployment ban does not cover returning workers to Syria. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1515/DFA--UK-Has-New-Immigration-System.html 2011-04-04 The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) released an advisory to inform Filipinos, who wish to work, study or live in United Kingdom (UK) that there have been recent changes in the immigration system of UK. The new policy regarding the Points-Based System of Immigration (PBS) started to take effect this April. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1510/Advisory-for-OFWs-in-Yemen--Stay-Home-on-Friday-and-Be-Safe.html 2011-03-24 Furthermore, to assure the safety of all Filipinos in Yemen, the Philippine Embassy in Sanaa there advised them to stay at home or limit their outside activities this Friday and Saturday. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1504/Update--DOLE-Re-Impose-Deployment-Ban-of-OFWs-in-Bahrain.html 2011-03-17 The Philippine government decided to once again suspend the processing and deployment of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Bahrain because of the current political conflict and unrest. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1502/PHL-Embassy-Releases-Advisory-for-the-Filipino-Community-in--Japan.html 2011-03-15 Members of the Filipino community are also strongly advised to take the necessary safety precautions and to monitor the television, radio, and internet for any updates in the situation in your respective areas. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1500/POEA-Lifts-Deployment-Ban-to-Bahrain.html 2011-03-10 According to the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), the political tension in Bahrain had stabilized so it is a safe employment destination for OFWs. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1490/Deployment-of-OFWs-to-Bahrain--Libya-and-Yemen-Temporarily-suspended.html 2011-02-23 As of this writing, no overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) will be allowed to go to three Middle Eastern countries to work. The government recently suspended the recruitment and deployment of OFWs to Bahrain, Yemen and Libya because of the violent protests happening in the countries mentioned. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1472/Deployment-Ban-of-OFWs-Remains-in-Lebanon-and-4-Other-Countries.html 2011-01-16 The secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Rosalinda Baldoz orders the strict implementation of deployment ban to 5 Middle Eastern countries. As of this writing, employment contracts of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) bound to Lebanon, Nigeria, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Jordan will not be processed. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1440/DOLE-Reiterates-Warning-Against-Hiring-of-Seasonal-Workers-in-Italy.html 2010-11-13 Filipino workers cannot be hired as seasonal workers in Italy because the Philippines has not signed a bilateral agreement with Italy regarding the said type of recruitment. Recruitment of seasonal workers in Italy are only allowed in counties where Italy has signed special agreements. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1437/POEA-Issues-Warning-To-Filipino-Entertainers-Bound-To-Cyprus.html 2010-11-09 Filipino women who want to work as entertainers in Cyprus are warned by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA). http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1429/DOLE-Warns-OFWs-Bound-To-Syria-Against-Illegal-Recruiters.html 2010-10-18 The warning is applicable to all Filipino workers who are thinking of working abroad, but in this particular advisory, Baldoz is specifically referring to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) bound to Syria. The warning was issued because the Labor Department received a report from the Labor Attache in Damascus, Mr. Angel Borja that there are undocumented OFWs in Syria. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1419/OFWs-in-Saudi-Arabia-Warned-Against-Repatriation-Fixers.html 2010-10-04 Overstaying overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Saudi Arabia or those who have ran away from their employers should not deal with repatriation fixers that promise to help them in the processing of their deportation papers in exchange for a fee. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1409/Latest-OFW-Advisories--Avoid-Travel-To-Jordan--Aqaba-and-Beware-of-Fictitious-Hospital-in-Israel.html 2010-09-17 The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has issued a warning against illegal recruiters that are offering jobs for a hospital in Israel. According to the DFA, there are no hospitals in Israel that have job openings for Filipino medical workers such as nurses, doctors, ambulance crews, drivers, etc. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1402/DOLE-Warns-About-Online-Recruitment-Scam-That-Offers-Fake-Jobs-To-Malaysia.html 2010-09-08 The Department of Labor And Employment released an advisory against an online recruitment scam that targets Filipino workers who wish to work in Malaysia. According to the Labor Chief., Rosalinda Baldoz, the scammers send an email to potential victims with the pretension that the message came from the Malaysian Immigration Department. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1395/POEA-and-US-Embassy--No-Recruitment-Fee-Policy-For-Guam-bound-OFWs.html 2010-08-27 In a separate POEA advisory, it said “The policy, contained in POEA Memorandum Circular No. 10 Series of 2009 issued in September last year, is in line with US Government regulations which forbids the charging of recruitment or placement fees from a worker as a condition for employment under an H-2B visa." http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1352/DFA-Warns-OFWs-Against-Job-Offers-in-Macau-and-Removes-Travel-Advisory-To-Thailand.html 2010-06-10 The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) warned Filipino workers against unscrupulous recruitment agencies that may offer them a job in Macau but would give them only a tourist visa. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1342/DFA-Issues-Warning-Against-Job-Offers-in-Trinidad-and-Tobago-and-Travel-Advisory-To-Thailand.html 2010-05-19 The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is again asking Filipino workers to be cautious when dealing with recruiters that offer job opportunities in other countries, this time in Trinidad and Tobago. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1340/Travel-Agencies-Are-Not-Allowed-To-Send-Domestic-Helpers-To-Singapore.html 2010-05-15 Filipino workers who want to work abroad specifically domestic helpers are reminded by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) about the importance of going through the legal process of overseas job application. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1336/POEA--No-Seasonal-Jobs-for-OFWs-in-Italy.html 2010-05-08 Italy is an attractive destination for many Filipino workers so many may get lured with the offer of a seasonal job in this country. However, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) recently issued an advisory that hiring of seasonal workers is not allowed in Italy. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1323/BSP-Issues-Another-Reminder-Against-Text-Scams.html 2010-04-18 For this reason, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas decidd to issue another advisory urging the public including overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to be wise so they will not be fooled by text scammers. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1303/Illegal-Recruiters-Abound--Beware-of-Job-Offers-in-China--Spain--Mongolia-and-South-Korea.html 2010-03-09 Filipinos should be very careful about accepting job offers in the following countries- Spain, China, Mongolia and South Korea. Illegal recruiter are on the loose soread on to be aware of their new schemes. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1292/Government--Do-Not-Apply-As-A-Mushroom-Picker-in-Poland.html 2010-02-19 The Philippine Embassy in Poland recently issued an advisory regarding this job offer and discouraging Filipinos to apply for this post because of the reports that mushroom pickers on the said country suffer from inhumane working conditions. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1281/Government-Agencies-Warned-About-Job-Offers-in-UK-and-Germany.html 2010-02-11 The idea of working overseas especially in European countries such as United Kingdom (UK) and Germany sounds very attractive for Filipinos who are seeking for greener pastures. For them working abroad is synonymous to receiving bigger paycheck and living a comfortable life. Unfortunately, your dream and enthusiasm to start a new life abroad can be used by swindlers. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1276/Hotline-Numbers-for-Families-of-Haiti-Based-Pinoys.html 2010-01-15 To help their families back in the Philippines who are concerned about the safety of their loved ones, government agencies such as the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Red Cross set up several hotline numbers for them. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1267/POEA-Clarifies-Reports-Regarding-Available-Jobs-For-Filipinos-in-USA--Guam--UAE.html 2010-01-08 It has been reported that the recruitment for Guam is set to start early this year but according to POEA, the hiring may not happen anytime soon. This is because of the new developments affecting the US and Japan on the issue of a replacement facility for the Futenma Marine base in Okinawa, Japan. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1254/POEA-Reminds-Nurses-To-Be-Vigilant-Against-Recruiters-For-USA-And-Canada.html 2010-01-03 The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) reminded all nurses who aspires to work in the said countries to be careful in dealing with recruiters. The warning was issued by POEA after receiving reports from the Philippine Embassy in Ottawa Canada that there are a number of Filipino nurses who were victimized by a nurse recruiting agent named AGERICO CASEY GABRiEL (a.k.a. Casey Gabriel). http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1257/EPS-Korea-Language-Exam-To-Start-Early-Next-Year.html 2009-12-28 The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has announced that the application and examination for the EPS Korean Language Test (EPS-KLT) will start early next year. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1260/Advisories-and-Reminders-Regarding-Your-Passport.html 2009-12-24 In an effort to keep up with the world standard of travel documents, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) implements changes regarding the issuance of Philippine passport. From machine readable passports, the DFA now issues an E-passport. In the midst of these changes, take note of the following reminders: http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1242/US-To-Increase-Immigration-Fees.html 2009-12-21 To help ease the immigration problem in US and its looming economy, the United States are planning to raise the price of immigration-related fees. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1224/Government-Reminds-OFWs-Not-To-Go-To-Lebanon.html 2009-12-18 The government reminds Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) that entering to Lebanon is still prohibited since deployment ban against Lebanon still exists. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1245/POEA-Release-Christmas-Advisory-for-OFWs.html 2009-12-08 The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) released an advisory for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who will apply for travel tickets clearances or the OECs at the POEA Balik-Manggagawa Processing Division to prevent congestion. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1239/Filipino-Nurses-Bound-To-Saudi-Arabia-To-Take-Prometric-Exam.html 2009-11-26 The Saudi Arabian Council mandates all foreign nurses to take up Prometric examination before they work in the Arab country. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1229/Philippine-Board-Exams-Can-Now-Be-Taken-in-Middle-East.html 2009-11-08 President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo signed the Executive Order 835 which gives order to the Philippine Labor department through Professional Regulations Commission (PRC) to conduct special Professional Licensure Board Examinations for qualified Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the Middle East http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1227/DOLE-Warns-OFWs-Against-Illegal-Jobs-in-South-Korea.html 2009-11-02 The Department of Labor and Employment warned the Overseas Filipino workers against working in South Korea through illegal means as “escort-service”. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1214/New-Helpline-Sought-for-Overstaying-Filipinos-Abroad.html 2009-10-17 “Dial Hope”, a new helpline that aim to help overstaying Filipinos abroad or mostly known as Tago ng Tago (TNT) to be able to return home and eventually process their documents to legalize their stay on their specific foreign countries. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1203/POEA--Beware-of-These-Illegal-Recruiters.html 2009-10-03 Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) warned Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) about recruitment agencies that are still operating despite having their license suspended or canceled. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1175/POEA--No-Jobs-for-Filipino-Entertainers-in-Turkey.html 2009-08-10 Female entertainers who want to work overseas are reminded by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) not to accept any job offers that would take them to Turkey. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1161/Saudi-Bound-OFWs--Check-Your-Electronic-Gadgets.html 2009-07-23 According to Migrante, screening of electronic devices of migrant workers arriving in the airports of Riyadh, Dammam, and Jeddah are currently being implemented. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1150/Deployment-Ban-of-OFWs-in-Lebanon-Stays.html 2009-07-03 Filipinos who want to work abroad should exclude Lebanon as one of their possible countries of destination as the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reminds the public that the total deployment ban of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the said country is still in effect. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1149/POEA-Reminds-OFWs-to-Protect-Themselves-Against-Swine-Flu.html 2009-07-01 Aside from protecting themselves, Jennifer Jardin Manalili, POEA Chief said that all inbound and outbound OFWs should make sure that they abide by the following reporting and monitoring arrangements: http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1143/Warning-Set-Against-Agency-That-Offer-Jobs-in-Poland.html 2009-06-13 A recruitment agency that offers jobs for Filipino workers in Poland is now facing illegal recruitment charges for allegedly charging excessive placement fees and contract substitution. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1098/Beware-of-Fake-Recruiters-on-the-Net.html 2009-06-01 The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) issued an advisory against fake recruiters that targets aspiring overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1112/Jobseekers-Warned--Fake-Recruiters-in-Vietnam.html 2009-05-22 If you or someone you know have a job offer in Vietnam, it pays to make sure that the recruiters one is dealing with is legitimate. This is the recent reminder issued by the DFA as more reports regarding the activities of an illegal recruiter based in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) reached their office. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1121/Not-So-Many-Jobs-Awaits-OFWs-in-Dubai.html 2009-05-16 Emmanuel Geslani, a former vice chair and three-term director of the Philippine Association of Service Exporters Inc. (PASEI), warned that the status of Dubai as a city teeming with opportunities for everyone is gone. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1127/Swine-Flu-Hotline-for-Filipinos-in-UK-and-Ireland.html 2009-05-09 A hotline for Filipino workers and migrants in United Kingdom (UK) and Ireland that wants to relay their concerns/ information abut the A/H1N1 (swine flu) virus was set up the Philippine Embassy in the said European countries. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1125/OFWs-Advised-To-Protect-Themselves-Against-Swine-Flu.html 2009-05-06 The DFA issued the reminder when the first case of a swine flu infection was confirmed in Asia, saying that Filipinos abroad should be responsible for their own safety by taking precautionary measures. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1099/Latest-PDOS-Reminders-for-OFWs.html 2009-04-16 All prospective overseas Filipino workers (OFW) and returning OFWs are reminded to be vigilant in accepting too good to be true employment schemes abroad. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1083/Beware-of-Illegal-Recruiters-for-UK.html 2009-03-09 The POEA warned Filipinos aspiring to work and study in UK to think twice before accepting student visas for UK to avoid being a victim of illegal recruitment. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1064/Latest-POEA-Advisories-For-RP-Nurses-Caregivers---OFWs-in-UAE.html 2009-01-25 The POEA has two new advisories this January. The first one provides information on how a Filipino nurse or caregiver can send an application to Japan. The second advisory is another reminder regarding the new immigration policy of the UAE. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1056/Employment-of-OFWs-to-Israel-and-Palestine-Continues.html 2009-01-07 According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), there are still no restriction on the deployment of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to Israel and Palestine. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1037/No-Lifting-of-Deployment-Ban-in-5-Countries.html 2008-12-16 The Philippine government stands firm in its decision to keep the deployment ban in the following countries: Jordan, Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, and Nigeria. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1031/POEA-Office-Open-Even-on-Holidays.html 2008-11-30 Manalili said that this move aims to accommodate thousand of OFWs that are returning to the Philippines for vacation and would be needing travel exit clearances to return to their host country after he Christmas season. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-962/Reminders-for-Safe-Travel-to-America.html 2008-11-06 Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs who are about to leave or enter United States of America (USA) are reminded that there are strict travel policies that they must follow to avoid hassles and embarrassment. Be reminded that a wise traveler is always aware of the immigration rules and travel advisory of any country they wish to visit. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1006/Warning-for-OFWs-Bound-to-China-and-Overstaying-OFWs-in-Taiwan.html 2008-10-21 Overstaying overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Taiwan should return to the Philippines as there are risks involved in staying and working in a foreign country with nothing to show but an expired work contract. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-997/POEA--Beware-of-Jobs-Offered-Via-Net-and-Fake-Jobs-in-Macau.html 2008-10-15 Filipinos who want to work abroad are advised to always verify the job order, employer and the licenses of recruitment agencies with the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA). http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-995/Illegal-OFWs-in-Kuwait-Urged-to-Avail-of-the-Amnesty.html 2008-10-09 The amnesty that started last September 1 will be ending soon on October 15 but apparently only a few OFWs in Kuwait have availed of the rare offer. Reports said that out of the 20,000 OFWs in Kuwait with no proper documents, only 115 have availed of the amnesty. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-977/UAE-Issued-New-Rules-on-Passport-Validity-of-Expatriates.html 2008-09-07 The new UAE rule requires that for foreign workers with no UAE Residence permit, his/her passport must be valid for at least six months. On the other hand, for the holders of a UAE special entry permit/employment visa, the passports must have a validity of at least three months. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-964/Travel-Advisory-in-KSA--Declare-Cash--Jewelries-over-SR60-K.html 2008-08-13 Filipino travelers, including overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) traveling in and out in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are advised by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to declare cash and jewelries over SR60,000 (Saudi Riyals) or its equivalent in other currency upon arrival or departure to avoid confiscation or legal penalties. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-956/Deployment-Ban-of-HSWs-to-Jordan-Partially-Lifted.html 2008-08-03 The secretary of Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Marianito D. Roque, partially lifted the deployment ban of household service workers (HSWs) to Jordan with the signing of Department Order No. 93-08, Series of 2008. The HSWs that are covered in this order are those who are rehires meaning will return to Jordan to work for the same employer. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-948/Back-door-Exit-Via-Jeddah-No-Longer-Allowed.html 2008-08-02 The Philippine Embassy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) warned overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who fled from their employer and want to be repatriated to the Philippines via the back-door exit through Jeddah. The runaway OFWs are advised to think twice before doing this because KSA is now aware of the practice and even implemented a stricter deportation rules. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-941/British-Embassy-Closed-from-July-10-14.html 2008-07-09 From its office in Makati City, the UK Embassy is moving to a new building in Taguig City. The change of address compels the embassy to be close for 4 days (July 10-14). http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-916/Caregivers-Bound-To-Canada--Check-Your-Contract.html 2008-06-25 Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who aspire to work in Canada as a caregiver are advised by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to examine if the employment contacts offered by prospective Canadian employers complies with the recruitment conditions of the Philippine government. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-906/Beware-of-Illegal-Matchmaking-Agencies-in-Korea.html 2008-06-01 As posted in the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) website, the Philippine Embassy in Korea issued out a warning against agencies that serves as a medium for Filipinas who wants to go to Korea as mail order brides. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-905/No-Jobs-for-Household-Help-in-China.html 2008-05-28 Although China needs foreign workers to fill positions in the skilled, technical and professional job categories, there are no openings for domestic helpers. The government of China requires an authorization from the Municipal Labor and Social Security Bureau before a company/ establishment can hire foreign workers. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-894/Advisories-for-Romania-and-Israel.html 2008-04-27 The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) issued an advisory regarding some recruiters who are luring Filipino workers to work in Romania but would have to enter the country as tourists. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-889/Prohibited-Items-When-Entering-Singapore.html 2008-04-19 The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) warned Filipinos who are planning to enter Singapore to avoid bringing porno magazines, gun-shaped lighters, and chewing tobacco. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-871/OFW-Deployment-to-Jordan-Still-Not-Allowed.html 2008-04-11 The secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Marianito Roque contradicted the report that the ban on the deployment of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to Jordan has been lifted. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-870/Advisories-from-OWWA--New-Contribution-Rate--Pangkabuhayan-Package.html 2008-04-04 The OWWA contribution is now pegged at PhP1028.925 for the month of April 2008. This is pursuant to OWWA Resolution No. 38 dated December 17, 2007, series of 2007, which institutionalized a mechanism for the collection of OWWA membership fee on its local currency equivalent. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-863/Reminder--POEA-Has-New-OEC-Rule.html 2008-03-29 The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) issued a new policy regarding exit clearance or overseas employment certificates (OEC) of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-831/List-of-Recruitment-Agencies-Authorized-to-Recruit-for-Canada.html 2008-03-15 The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has released the list of licensed recruitment agencies that are authorized to recruit and deploy Filipino workers bound for Canada. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-848/Advisories-Concerning-Employment-to-Egypt--Israel--Spain-and-Korea.html 2008-03-07 The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) announced the following change of flight schedule for applicants of Korea�s Employment Permit System: http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-812/DoLe-Urges-Taiwan-bound-OFWs-to-Report-Agencies-Charging-Excessive-Fees.html 2008-02-18 Secretary Arturo Brion of the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) warned Philippine recruitment agencies and their Taiwanese counterparts who are charging excessive fees for Filipino applicants bound to Taiwan. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-845/New-Direct-Hiring-Rules-Suspended.html 2008-02-15 The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) as instructed by Department of Labor and Employment, (DOLE) Secretary Arturo Brion ordered the immediate suspension of Memorandum Circular No. 4, Series of 2007 or the new guidelines for direct hiring. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-841/POEA-Advisory--Agencies-with-Cancelled-Licenses.html 2008-02-13 In addition to the list earlier published involving cancelled and delisted agencies the following companies do not have valid licenses to recruit land-based and sea-based workers for overseas employment: http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1055/Reminder-for-OFWs-in-UAE-on-Passport-Renewal.html 2008-02-05 Filipinos working and living in United Arab Emirates (UAE) should make sure not to let the validity of their passports to expire by applying for a new one six months before the passport�s expiration date. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-826/Must-Read--Advisories-from-POEA.html 2008-02-01 According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Egypt is not accepting domestic helpers from other countries, including the Philippines, except those who are working for foreign diplomats. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-819/New-Rules-for-Direct-Hiring-Issued-by-POEA.html 2008-01-29 Stricter documentation and processing requirements plus an approval from the Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is now required for foreign employers who wants to hire Filipino workers directly. This is in compliance with the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) Memorandum Circular No. 4 regarding the direct hiring of Filipino workers. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-809/Lower-OWWA-Fees-for-OFWs.html 2008-01-08 The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Board of Trustees enacted OWWA Resolution No. 38 dated 17 December 2007, Series of 2007, which lowered the OWWA contribution US dollar-peso exchange rate from US$1.00 : PhP 51.00 to US$1.00 : PhP 42.00, thus, reducing OWWA contribution rate to One Thousand and Fifty Pesos (PhP 1,050.00). http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-800/Must-Read--Latest-Advisories-for-OFWs.html 2007-12-22 The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), upon the advice of the Department of Foreign Affairs has ordered a total ban in the deployment of ALL workers to Iraq, Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Lebanon. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-777/Beware--New-Text-Scam-Targeting-OFWs.html 2007-11-29 The general public, especially overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are being warned about the new text scam allegedly sponsored by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The scammers will notify the prospective victim that they won a total of P2 million based on the last digits of their mobile phone in an electronic raffle draw conducted by BSP. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-781/Must-Read--New-Advisories-from-POEA.html 2007-11-20 The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration reiterates its warning to applicants for overseas employment to be cautious of recruiters who promise jobs in China especially for domestic helpers and teachers http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-780/New-Rules-for-Currency-bearing-Travelers-in-Singapore.html 2007-11-19 Effective November 1, 2007, The Singapore government implements a new law for any person who will enter or leave Singapore. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-771/Strictly-No-Placement-Fee-for-HSWs.html 2007-11-15 The Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) has issued a guidelines on the implementation of the reform package for household service workers (HSWs) on December 2006 that no placement fee would be asked from these workers. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-766/Help-Us-Spot-the-Best-Recruitment-Agency.html 2007-11-10 We need the help and cooperation of WorkAbroad members to determine the winner for the Applicants' Choice Award. This is because we know that the best gauge to determine an outstanding agency are the applicants' themselves. Their opinion highly matters. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-736/OEC-Delivery-now-available-.html 2007-11-05 Did you know that there�s an easy way to request for your overseas employment certificate (OEC) without traveling all the way to the POEA (Philippine Overseas Employment Administration) office? http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-737/Using-Visit-Visas-to-Work-in-Saudi-Arabia-Not-Recommended.html 2007-11-01 Consul General Pendosina N. Lomondot warned jobseekers in the Philippines against accepting job offers in Saudi Arabia using visit visas. Apparently, Sawary Marketing and Development Group, a company in KSA recruiting Filipino staff for various supermarkets but does not issue working permits/ residency permits (iqamas) to hired workers. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-751/The-Other-Side-of-the-UK-Student-and-Work-Placement-Scheme.html 2007-10-03 Barely a week after its launching, a group based in United Kingdom that promotes the rights of Filipino nurses there issued out a warning against the earn and learn scheme as they are afraid that it might be used by some unscrupulous businessmen to exploit Filipino nurses eager to go out of the country to work. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-722/Illegal-OFWs-in-Dubai-Encouraged-to-Grab-Amnesty.html 2007-08-19 The Philippine missions in Dubai and Northern Emirates waived the Dh120 (Php 1482) application fee for travel documents to further encourage Filipino workers to seek amnesty. Since there�s only less than a month before amnesty period lapses, the officials are worried about the few numbers of Filipinos applying for amnesty. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-711/Visa-Application-of-OFWs-Bound-to-Korea-Suspended.html 2007-07-17 Complaints against the alleged extortion activities of some immigration officers on Korean nationals resulted in the suspension on the processing of visa applications of overseas Filipino workers bound to Korea. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-706/Direct-Visa-Application-Not-Allowed-in-Japan.html 2007-07-06 Effective July 30, all visa applications will be processed only through the agencies accredited by the Japan Embassy in Manila. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-697/Two-Advisories-from-POEA.html 2007-06-30 The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) issued out two warnings recently. One cautions aspiring OFWs about job offers through email and the other informs about the status of OFWs deployment to Lebanon. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-686/90-Days-Granted-for-Illegal-Workers-in-UAE-to-Legalize-their-Status.html 2007-06-07 Another Middle Eastern Country, United Arab Emirates (UAE) implements the same policy by granting a three-month amnesty for illegal workers to legalize their status. The three-month period started last June 4. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-645/DoLE-Lifted-Lebanon-and-Nigeria-Deployment-Ban.html 2007-03-27 The Department of Labor and Employment partially lifted the deployment ban of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Lebanon and Nigeria. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-639/Korea--Not-Accepting-OFWs-from-Recruitment-Agencies.html 2007-03-14 Korea is no longer accepting overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) deployed by a private recruitment agency. Instead, only OFWs hired through the Employment Permit System (EPS) under the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) are allowed to work here. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-622/Working-in-Korea--Read-this-.html 2007-03-13 The Korean government has passed three new labor laws that would give protection to foreign workers, including overseas Filipinos (OFWs), from abuses and exploitation of the employer. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-618/POEA-Advisory-for-Aspiring-Workers-in-Spain.html 2007-03-07 The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) issued out an advisory against foreign based placement agency who might take advantage and offer non-existent jobs for caregivers and nurses in Spain. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-638/Advisories-from-POEA.html 2007-03-05 The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) recently issued out two advisories: one is about the recruitment of nurses in Norway and the other is regarding overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) which are overstaying in Korea. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-633/DFA-Advisory--Don-t-Be-a-Victim-of-Text-Scams.html 2007-03-02 Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) particularly those based in Canada are recently warned against a new modus operandi that searched for possible victims through text messaging. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-615/New-Labor-Law-for-KSA-Migrants.html 2007-02-08 Delay or non-payment of the salary is one of the major complaints of Filipino workers, as well as reasons of disputes between the worker and his employer. Thus, the Labor Ministry of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has taken measures to safeguard the rights of migrant workers against their employers who fail to give or delay payment of salaries. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-613/Training-for-DH-is-not-mandatory.html 2007-02-06 The Department of Labor and Employer (DoLE) clarifies that the new policy issued by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) in the deployment of household workers overseas is not mandatory to all domestic helper. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-610/Deployment-of-OFWs-in-Nigeria-Suspended.html 2007-01-24 The Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) and the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration advised the public that the deployment of Filipino workers in Nigeria was suspended. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-601/Advisory-for-all-Kuwait-bound-OFWs.html 2007-01-15 The Philippine Embassy in Kuwait and the Blas F. Ople Policy Center cautioned Filipino workers about a white slavery gang operating in the said country. The warning is especially addressed to women workers who unless warned and properly informed might become a victim of gang rape. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-430/POEA-Guides-Aspiring-OFWs.html 2006-12-22 Attending the PEOS is a must for all who are thinking of finding work abroad. It really pays to be informed especially if it is your hard-earned money and future that is at stake. The PEOS is essential as more people who are well-informed means less chance for illegal activities to proliferate. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-575/Got-a-Job-Offer-in-Canada---.html 2006-10-17 The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) warns the public about a certain Baby Domingo who offers job, particularly nursing and caregiving, in Canada using tourist visa. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-558/Working-in-Bahrain--Read-This-.html 2006-10-03 The Philippine Embassy in Bahrain encourages overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to ask their employers, who brought them to Bahrain using tourist visas, about the legality of their residencies. This campaign is part of the government�s continuous drive against exploitation of OFWs and stops the process of direct hiring. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-541/Kuwait-Implements-Stricter-Rules-for-Foreign-Workers.html 2006-09-27 The tighter immigration rules will take effect on October 1,2006 and covers all foreign workers including domestic helpers http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-547/1000-Nursing-and-Caregiving-Jobs-in-Japan-not-yet-Available.html 2006-09-18 The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) warns interested applicants for 400 nurses and 600 caregivers for Japan that the recruitment is not yet ongoing although the agreement has been signed, thus, they should be wary against illegal recruiters who may take advantage of them. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-502/Beware--You-might-be-Applying-in-a-Job-Scam--.html 2006-09-13 Applying an overseas job through the Internet makes it easy for con artist bilk countless of people. Since the job is offered by a company outside the country it is not easy to identify if it is a scam and if you are dealing with a swindler. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-534/Planning-to-Work-in-Ghana--Malaysia-or-the-Netherlands-.html 2006-08-29 The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) recently issued an advisory for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) about unscrupulous recruiters who promise jobs in Ghana, Malaysia, and the Netherlands without legal work documents and non-existent jobs. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-497/Anti-abuse-Campaign-for-OFWs-in-Bahrain.html 2006-08-14 The Philippine Embassy in Bahrain will now report abused worker cases at the Labor Ministry following the new rules set to tighten the Philippine government�s campaign against exploitation of Filipino workers. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-496/Travel-Agencies-Front-in-Illegal-Recruitment.html 2006-08-02 Illegal recruiters are using travel agencies in recruiting applicants for non-existent jobs and asking them for a large amount of money to facilitate their application. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-482/Beware-of-Illegal-Recruitment-on-the-Internet.html 2006-07-27 The Philippines Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) reported that a syndicate is using the Internet in recruiting overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and collecting exorbitant fees from prospective overseas workers for non-existent jobs abroad. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-510/Deployment-in-Lebanon-Suspended--Free-Calls-for-OFWs-and-Relatives-Now-Available-.html 2006-07-26 The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) recently issued an advisory that the deployment of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) for Lebanon has been suspended and no documents should be processed due to the intensifying tension in the country. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-498/Foreign-HR-and-Secretaries-in-UAE--Days-are-Numbered.html 2006-07-21 The United Arab Emirates Labor Ministry Dr Ali Bin Abdullah Al Ka'abi announced that the country�s private companies are being given 18 months to recruit UAE nationals as human resources (HR) managers and secretaries and replace foreign workers occupying the post. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-506/News-about-OFWs-in-Lebanon.html 2006-07-20 The warfare between Israeli soldiers and Hezbollah militants endangers the well-being of the estimated 34,000 documented overseas Filipino workers in Lebanon. At least 99 percent of them are in the households of Maronite Christians in northern Beirut, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-501/KSA-to-Punish-Illegal-Foreign-Workers-and-their-Employer.html 2006-07-19 The increasing numbers of illegal foreign workers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) urge the Shoura Council, the parliament of the KSA, to take drastic action in enumerating undocumented foreign workers and employers who hire overstaying foreign workers. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-495/OFW-Relatives--Beware-of-Swindlers-New-Modus-Operandi.html 2006-07-15 Relatives of OFWs from Gulf State are the target victims of swindlers identifying themselves as �Philippine Ambassador to Dubai� and a �doctor� through a mobile phone call then after sending the money, their number will become inaccessible. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-461/New-Procedure-for-Medical-Workers-Bound-to-Libya.html 2006-07-11 The Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) based in Libya reported that the country started a new procedure in the deployment of all local and foreign medical workers. The new system aims to give priority to Libyan hospitals that are mostly in need of health practitioners. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-494/Job-Openings-in-Spain-not-yet-available.html 2006-07-07 The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) advised the public that the guidelines for the recruitment of Filipino workers for 100,000 job opportunities in Spain are not yet available and that they are not accepting applications. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-488/SSS-registration-required-to-OFWs-before-departure.html 2006-07-04 The Social Security System (SSS) Officer-in-charge Horacio Templo said that they asked the government to require the overseas Filipino workers to register for mandatory coverage as voluntary members of the Fund. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-470/Important-Reminders-for-Filipinos-bound-to-New-Zealand.html 2006-06-30 The New Zealand government is serious in their goal of eradicating human smuggling as severe punishment awaits violators of New Zealand's Crimes Act 2002 (against People Smuggling). http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-471/Wage-Hike-for-Foreign-Domestic-Workers-in-Hong-Kong--Approve-.html 2006-06-15 The minimum wage of foreign domestic workers, including overseas Filipino workers in Hong Kong, has raised from HK$80 dollars a month to HK$3,400 which is approximately US$ 439, is effective on May 31, 2006. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-464/Jobs-Fair-at-Independence-Day--.html 2006-06-09 The Department of Labor and Employment will host the 2006 Independence Day Jobs and Livelihood Fair at the Luneta Park (near Lagoon Area) in Manila on June 12, 2006 from 8 am to 4 pm. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-454/POEA--No-jobs-as-factory-workers-available-in-Sweden-and-Iceland.html 2006-06-07 The announcement was made after the victims of Cebu Manpower Corporation trooped to POEA to sue Large Scale/Syndicated Illegal Recruitment and Estafa at the Prosecution Office in Makati City for preliminary investigation. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-463/Job-Fair-on-Migrant-Workers-Day.html 2006-06-06 Migrant Workers Day is commemorated every 7th day of June. As part of this year's celebration, a local and overseas job fair will be held. This is organized by Francis A. Domingo, area chief of Philippine Overseas Workers Administration (POEA) Mindanao. This occasion will gather together 37 licensed Manila-based and local recruitment agencies and will be held at the 3rd level of Gaisano Mall in Davao. More than 4000 jobs will be available for applicants. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-451/What-Lies-Ahead-for-Visit-Visa-Holder-in-Dubai-.html 2006-06-03 More and more Filipinos opt to work abroad particularly in Dubai using visit visa. Recently, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) issued an advisory about the risk of working using visit visa. Aspiring OFWs believe that using visit visa is the easiest and fastest way to work abroad. But what they don�t know is the risk that goes along with when they get there. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-443/Beware-of-Agencies-with-no-Valid-License.html 2006-05-16 The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), the government unit responsible for the monitoring of all landbased and manning agencies recently issued an advisory concerning some agencies that failed to fulfill the necessary standards set for the granting of license. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-441/Beware--Bogus-GMA-Foundation-Got-New-Victim--.html 2006-05-12 The Department of Foreign Affairs recently warned overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) about the fake �GMA Charity Foundation.� The syndicate uses the name of the President to swindles money from OFWs by sending text messages telling them that they won a prize through an online lottery. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-445/Schedule-of-EPS-Korean-Language-Test--KLT-.html 2006-05-10 If you want to work in Korea, one requirement that you have to go through is the Employment Permit System-Korean Language Test (EPS-KLT). This is a prerequisite before one can apply to any job openings in Korea. Since its implementation last September 2005, two examinations for applicants were already given. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-428/OFWs--Beware-of-Bogus--GMA-Foundation-.html 2006-05-08 A bogus GMA Charity Foundation is all set to victimized overseas Filipino workers. Overseas Filipino workers are warned by the Department of Foreign Affairs about a bogus institution named �GMA Charity Foundation� that swindles money from OFWs. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-426/Are-you-holding-a--visit-visa--in-Dubai-.html 2006-04-30 Dubai is one of the top destinations of Filipino workers, some are holding proper working visa while others are only holding visit visa and they are called �tourist workers�. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-432/Work-Advisory-for-UAE-and-Cyprus.html 2006-04-28 Filipinos are known to be courageous and willing to go out of the way to be able to live comfortably. However, POEA would like to remind everyone that in deciding to work overseas, caution should at all times be a top priority. Going through the legal process of overseas employment is always advisable so as to avoid being subject to abuse and danger. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-434/DOLE-to-offer-Overseas-Jobs-on-Labor-Day.html 2006-04-27 Fourteen placement agencies are participating and 3,385 overseas jobs will be provided. Job sites will be in the United States of America, Qatar, Bahrain, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Lebanon, United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-417/Bogus-Jobs---Too-Good-to-be-True-.html 2006-04-22 Do not be too desperate in finding job abroad; you might be risking your lives! Avoid being a victim of illegal recruitments� http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-404/Chinese-Language-can-Help-OFWs-more-Competitive.html 2006-04-08 Filipinos can be more competitive in looking for a job when they learn how to speak Chinese. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-422/Russia-needs-Construction-Workers.html 2006-04-06 Construction workers like welders, especially those who have specialization in pipe welding are needed in Russia. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-313/Privileges-for-OFWs.html 2006-03-29 These are the benefits given to all Overseas Filipino Workers or OFWs. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-409/Livelihood-Grants-for-OFWs.html 2006-03-23 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families can now start business through the help of Overseas Workers Welfare Administration-National Livelihood Support Fund-Livelihood Development Program for OFWs (OWWA-NLSF-LDPO) by funding the capital for their livelihood. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-325/OFW-Benefit--GSIS-Expanded-Bahay-Ko-Program--EBKP-.html 2006-03-11 Pinapayagan na ngayon ng Government Service Insurance System ang mga overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) upang magsilbing co-maker para sa programang pabahay sa mga GSIS members. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-406/OFW-SOS-in-SMS.html 2006-03-05 Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from any part of the worl can now ask for help through short message service (SMS) to the Center for Migrant Advocacy (CMA), the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), and the Department of Foreign Affairs-Office of the Undersecretary for Migrant Workers Affairs. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-391/Arabic-maybe-Required-for-Aspiring-Middle-East-OFWs.html 2006-02-23 Arabic language maybe required to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who aspires to work in the Middle East, likewise to any other migrant workers. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-390/Safety-Awareness-Orientation-of-Foreign-Domestic-Worker-in-Singapore.html 2006-01-18 Singapore has taken step to protect the welfare of foreign domestic workers, especially foreign domestic workers working for the first time in the country through a compulsory Foreign Domestic Workers� Safety Awareness Course (FDW-SAC). http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-392/Montalban-Opens-Work-abroad-Now-Pay-Later-Program.html 2006-01-16 This is a special program that finances constituents to purse their dream of working in abroad. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-393/Safety-Awareness-Orientation-for-OFWs-Bound-to-Korea.html 2006-01-14 The Department of Labor and Employments� safety awareness orientation program for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) bound to Korea has started due to continuous preference for OFWs of the host country. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-382/Bush-Renews-Call-for-Temporary-Worker-Program.html 2006-01-12 The President renewed his call for the creation of a new �Temporary Worker Program�, which �would create a legal way to match willing foreign workers with willing American employers to fill jobs that Americans will not do�. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-388/Working-Visa-for-Kuwait.html 2006-01-08 Overseas Filipino Workers bound for Kuwait to possess the proper work permits and residence visas and not tourist visas in order to avoid problems with immigration authorities in that Middle East country http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-316/Brunei-s-New-Regulation-Benefits-Foreign-Workers.html 2005-12-31 The new labor regulation known as Employment Agencies Order 2004 aims to ensure the welfare of foreign workers by strictly regulating employment agencies through accreditation and close supervision and imposition of stiff penalties on them for certain violations. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-385/Deployment-of-OFWs-in-Iraq--still-banned.html 2005-12-17 The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Patricia A. Sto. Tomas said that the ban on the deployment of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Iraq is still in effect. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-381/Red-Carpet-Welcome-for-OFWs.html 2005-12-15 Special treatment will be given to the vacationing OFWs and their families starting December 16, 2005 to January 15, 2006. just like in the previous years, hassle-free, prompt and convenient services await them. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-371/DOLE--UK-has-no--open-hiring--policy-for-domestic-workers.html 2005-11-21 The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) clarified that the United Kingdom (UK), a major host country of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), has not issued any new, "open hiring policy" for foreign domestic workers. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-317/Singapore-s-New-Regulations-Benefit-Filipino-Domestic-Helpers.html 2005-11-20 Singapore recently introduced two new labor regulations, which provide higher qualification requirements for foreign domestic helpers. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-318/No-POEA-jobs-in-Australia--New-Zealand-and-Japan.html 2005-11-02 POEA is not recruiting workers for Australia, New Zealand and Japan. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-357/Nursing-and-Care-giving-market-in-Japan--not-yet-open.html 2005-10-20 If you�re planning to work as a nurse and/or care-giver in Japan, then take the backseat first. DOLE has disclosed that the land of the rising sun is not yet hiring Filipino nursing care professionals. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-271/Visit-visas--no-guarantee-for-overseas-jobs.html 2005-10-03 Visit visas are no guarantee for overseas jobs, Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) Mindanao field office chief Francis Domingo said. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-311/October-2005-Priority-Dates.html 2005-09-30 Petitioned workers whose priority dates are �current� under the October 2005 Monthly Visa Bulletin, may file for adjustment of status, or be issued immigrant visas. (For the past few months, visas for workers were �unavailable.�) http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-298/Queen-of-Illegal-Recruiters.html 2005-09-21 POEA and police authorities want information leading to the arrest of a certain Rose or Rosemarie Liwanag who has 27 illegal recruitment and estafa complaints filed at the POEA. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-273/poea-com-ph-is-NOT-POEA-s-website.html 2005-09-09 The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration is warning the public against applying for jobs posted at http://www.poea.com.ph/. POEA�s official website rather is http://www.poea.gov.ph/. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-290/The-September-2005-Priority-Dates.html 2005-09-04 The priority dates for all family-based petitions, except that of the Third Preference (married children of U.S. citizens), moved forward by at least two weeks, as shown in the September 2005 monthly Visa Bulletin. Petitions by green card holders moved forward by at least 2-1/2 months. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-268/OWWA--giving-hope-to-OFWs.html 2005-08-20 Thirty OFWs and their dependents in Caraga, Butuan, have benefited in the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Educational and Training Benefits from 2004 up to present. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-284/The-August-2005-Priority-Dates.html 2005-08-07 The priority dates for all family-based petitions moved forward by at least one week, as shown in the August 2005 monthly Visa Bulletin. However, visa numbers remained �unavailable� for both employment-based cases for professionals and skilled workers, and for �other� (unskilled) workers. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-257/July-2005-Priority-Dates.html 2005-06-30 The priority dates for all family-based petitions, except for those under the Third Preference, moved forward by at least 10 days. However, visa numbers became �unavailable� for both employment-based cases for professionals and skilled workers, and �other� workers. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-183/DOLE-warns-OFWs-vs-dealing-with-dubious-remittance-couriers.html 2005-05-21 The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) warned overseas Filipno workers (OFWs) from dealing with remittance agents with shady operations following reports that jueteng lords use their remittances in money laundering. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-236/The-May-2005-Priority-Dates.html 2005-05-03 USA priority dates for all categories of Petitions moved. Here are the details. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-177/DOLE-warns-vs-illegal-entry-to-Japan.html 2005-04-03 OFWs who plan to enter Japan illegally would be subject to fines, deportation and a reentry ban of up to 10 years. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-224/OFW-Medicare-Program-Integrated-to-PHILHEALTH.html 2005-03-24 Effective March 1, 2005, the Medicare Program for OFWs and their families shall be integrated to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PHILHEALTH) pursuant to Executive Order No. 392 Amending Executive Order No. 182 signed on December 28, 2004 and Philhealth Board Resolution No. 760, which was approved on 27 January 2005. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-207/Japan-not-hiring-caregivers-and-nurses-yet.html 2005-03-15 There are no job orders yet as the formal trade agreement between the two countries is still being finalized. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-180/New-Zealand-job-openings.html 2005-02-22 The New Zealand Immigration Service announced new names of skill shortage lists. Here, also, are the lists of occupations where there are immediate and long-term shortages of skilled workers. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-211/POEA-cancels-license-of-56-recruitment-agencies.html 2005-02-12 The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration has issued 319 orders of cancellation of license involving 56 recruitment agencies since the implementation of the 2002 POEA Rules and Regulations up to 2004. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-206/No-job-order-for-teachers-in-China.html 2005-02-09 POEA on Filipino teachers: Don't fall prey to recruiters! There is no licensed recruitment agency in the Philippines which is presently authorized to bring English teachers to China http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-164/POEA-warns-Korea-applicants-against-illegal-recruiters.html 2005-01-11 Administrator Rosalinda Dimaplis-Baldoz warns applicants for jobs in Korea against individuals or private entities facilitating application processing with the POEA. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-189/OFW-funds-should-be-used-efficiently.html 2005-01-06 The Philippines has the third biggest remittances but these are mostly used for consumption. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-172/No-nursing--caregiver-openings-in-Japan-yet.html 2004-12-17 Our site visitors have reported that there are agencies recruiting caregivers for Japan. A check with the POEA and Department of Labor has confirmed that there are no job orders for nurses and caregivers to Japan as of this date. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-157/Why-do-Filipinos-still-go-to-Iraq-.html 2004-11-06 "What is happening to the ban on workers in Iraq? Why do we still discover that suddenly we have workers in Iraq?" http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-143/Global-Assistance-Center-Launched-for-OFWs.html 2004-10-12 In pursuit of OFW welfare, OWWA will launch an operations center that will provide assistance to OFWs around the world http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-137/New-Warnings-Against-Illegal-Recruiters.html 2004-09-24 New warnings have been issued to the public against the illegal recruiters. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE ) confirms that there are no job openings in China http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-130/No-Entry-for-Undocumented-Filipino-Workers-in-Syria-and-Lebanon.html 2004-09-06 The Philippines is now asking two countries, Lebanon and Syria to deny entry to Filipino workers without working visas in their territories. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-113/Internet-Used-to-Lure-Teachers-Under-Exploitative-Conditions.html 2004-08-24 The Australia-China Cultural Interchange Foundation or ACCIF is reported to be luring Filipino teachers to teach English in China via internet and later on exploits these recruited teachers http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-117/Korean-EPS-allocates-6-000-quota-for-RP.html 2004-08-01 The Korean EPS has granted Philippines 6,000 quota of workers whose names will be included in the list of available workforce from the Philippines. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-109/Japan-Reluctant-to-Open-Doors-to-Filipino-Caregivers-and-Doctors.html 2004-07-21 The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks between Philippines and Japan is impeded because Japan is reluctant to let caregivers and construction workers work in their country http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-107/Warning-Against-OFW-Scam-in-Cyprus.html 2004-07-12 There is now a scam that urges OFW to run away from his/her current employer with a promise of a higher job pay in the next employer. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-101/Pirated-books-and-CDs-strictly-Prohibited-upon-US-entry.html 2004-07-06 Just a friendly reminder: if you have plans of going to the U.S., please take precautionary measures on all "padalas" especially those containing fake/pirated compact discs/DVDs. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-99/Warning-to-all-Aspiring-Caregivers-from-DFA-Sec.html 2004-06-16 A warning is issued to all who wish to take caregiving courses in the country to beware of training schools that promises employment after graduation. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-95/POEA-S-Q---A-On-Korean-Employment-Permit-System.html 2004-06-04 You might have passed your application or might have missed the deadline, read more to find out on what�s next on POEA�s Korean EPS Registration and on how you can still submit your applications. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-90/No-Huge-Demand-for-Caregivers-confirmed-by-POEA.html 2004-05-24 Caregiver training schools have suddenly mushroomed in different areas in the country, promising employment and big income after finishing the course to its students. However, in an advisory posted by POEA, they confirmed that there is no huge global demand for caregivers especially in existing markets http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-89/More-on-POEA--s-Applicant-Registration-for-Korea.html 2004-05-13 Due to an overwhelming amount of response and inquiries from our article �Manpower Pooling for Korea Ends May 14�, we have decided to put up the official advisory from POEA http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-88/Manpower-Pooling-for-Korea-Ends-May-14.html 2004-05-10 Interested overseas workers for Korea have only until May 14, 2004 to register at the POEA to be incuded in the manpower pool. According to POEA, the registry shall have received an adequate number of applicants by this date who will be scheduled for screening. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-82/New-job-opportunities-open-up-in-Korea.html 2004-04-26 With the approval of a new Memorandum of Agreement between South Korea and the Philippines, the once OFW-poor country of South Korea will now begin accepting Job Applicants from the Philippines. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-77/No-Recruitment-Agreement-with-Spain-Yet.html 2004-04-02 Job seekers should be cautious about applying for jobs in Spain. There is no concrete mechanism yet for the implementation of the planned training and hiring of Filipino workers to further boost bilateral and cultural ties between Spain and the Philippines. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-70/Iranian-New-Year-Advisory.html 2004-03-19 Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, will take place on March 21, 2004. Celebrations will continue for two weeks. Iranian Government offices and public companies will be closed for the most part from March 18 until April 3, 2003. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-73/Taiwan-Health-Certificate-Requirements-Revised.html 2004-03-12 The Department of Health of Taiwan has recently revised the health certificate requirements for foreign workers applying for Taiwan working visas. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-68/Fake-Documents-Could-Mean-Arrest-and-Detention-Abroad----DFA.html 2004-02-24 Foreign Affairs Secretary Delia Albert warns overseas Filipinos against the perils of presenting fake documents abroad. "Once discovered, it invites criminal prosecution, a stiff fine and usually a jail term," she says. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-66/No-Employment-Prospects-in-Palau.html 2004-02-13 Jobseekers should not accept or believe offers of employment in Palau. Palau does not have industries that will require continuous employment of overseas Filipino workers. There is presently a POEA ban on the deployment of household workers to said jobsite. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-60/Warning-on-Bird-Flu-Virus.html 2004-01-23 To date, five human, laboratory-confirmed cases of avian influenza have been reported in Vietnam. All five confirmed cases are deceased. The most recently reported case was found in an 8-year old girl, making it the third child affected by the virus. Vietnam is the only country where human cases have been reported. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-383/The-December-2005-Priority-Dates.html 2004-01-17 http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-53/Saudi-Arabia-Travel-Reminders.html 2003-12-30 The Islamic month of Hajj, also known as the annual pilgrimage to Makka (Mecca), will begin on or about January 22, 2004, and will last until February 20, 2004. Travel to Makka and Madina is forbidden for non-Muslims. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-45/UAE-Uses-Retinal-Scan-on-Foreigners.html 2003-12-02 UAE immigration authorities are now taking retinal scans of foreigners who were deported for overstaying and those who have pending cases or complaints against them. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-44/CFO-to-Conduct-PDOS-for-US-bound-Worker-Immigrants.html 2003-11-28 The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) shall now conduct the pre-departure orientation seminars (PDOS) for US-bound workers with employment-based immigrant visa, which was previously administered by POEA and OWWA. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-39/DOH-to-Authenticate-Medical-Certificates-of-Japan-bound-OFWs.html 2003-11-11 The Bureau of Health Facilities and Services issued Circular No. 6 Series of 2003 dated September 3, 2003 requires the mandatory authentication of Pre-employment Medical Examination (PEME) Certificates and HIV/AIDS-Free Certificates of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) for deployment to Japan. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-38/South-Korea-to-Deport-Overstaying-Foreign-Workers.html 2003-11-04 Illegal foreign workers in South Korea who have stayed for more than four years as of March 31, 2003 must voluntary leave before November 15, 2003, otherwise, they will be fined and deported by force in accordance with the country�s related laws. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-32/Warning-Against-Malaysian-Syndicates.html 2003-10-17 An illegal recruitment syndicate based in Malaysia is recruiting workers for alleged jobs in Australia, Canada and the United States of America. The syndicate is using Malaysia as transit point and issues fake passports and other travel documents. Several Chinese nationals were reported to have been victimized by the syndicate. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-28/Guidelines-On-The-Registration-Of-Workers-On-Leave.html 2003-10-02 Pursuant to Section 5, Rule III of the 2002 POEA Rules and Regulations Governing the Recruitment and Employment of Landbased Overseas Worker-on-Leave, the following guidelines are hereby issued: http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-386/VIP-Treatment-for-Arriving-OFWs.html 0000-00-00 Sto. Tomas, together with other staff of DOLE and other government agencies, welcomed hundreds of vacationing OFWs who arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).