Overseas Filipino Worker
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The Joys and Pains of Working Abroad
While checking online update about OFWs, I stumbled a lovely and touching article below written by Bethsaida. A typical setting where the head of the family chose to work away from his love ones for the better future of family. The joys and pains of working abroad. It was a rainy Thursday afternoon. My husband [...]
Babalik Ka Rin Video & Lyrics
Nine months ago I’ve featured here a video Bagong Bayani by Gary Valenciano. As I revisit my old post, I felt a sudden interest in posting another famous song for overseas filipino workers. There is this song that keeps playing in my mind just before I depart Philippines to work here in Kuwait more than [...]
Things you must know about the POEA guideline on direct hiring
The Guideline of the Direct Hiring for Filipino Wokers known as POEA MC 04 was released last December 2007. It took effect on January 15, 2008 affecting all foreign employers wishing to directly hire Filipino workers. The guideline requires foreign employers to post a Performance Bond equivalent to 3 months salary of the OFW and [...]
Licensure Exams for OFWs in Saudi
Last month, the PRC under the supervision of Department of Labor and Employment conducted board examinations on different testing locations in State of Saudi Arabia. The goal is to reach out OFWs based in Saudi who are eligible to take the licensure examination so that they could be certified in accordance to Professional Regulatory Commission [...]
DBP Hedging Program for OFWs
New DBP Program Shields OFWs Against Strengthening Peso Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families can now benefit from a new program being offered by DBP that seeks to help cushion their remittances against the continued appreciation of the peso. President & CEO Reynaldo G. David announced that the DBP OFW Hedging Program is being [...]
Most Wanted Jobs in UK
I got this from ofwguide site. The article summarizes the hot jobs in UK that I think might be of use to those people who are planning to go to UK for employment. Though the post clearly states the most sought job in that country, I would like to reiterate that this doesn’t guarantee that [...]
First Step to let your Dream Home come true
To have a home that you can call your own or a house that you will be proud of is always included in the priority dream list of most of the Pinay or Pinoy working overseas. The hardwork and sacrifices working miles away from home will be replaced by joy and pride once you see [...]
OFW Education for Development & Scholarship Program
The Education for Scholarship Program is a scholarship grant offered to qualified beneficiaries/dependents of OWWA member-OFWs who intend to enroll in any 4 to 5-year baccalaureate course. It is given in the form of a financial assistance amounting to P 30,000.00 per semester. The OWWA pays the tuition fee directly to the school and releases [...]
Filipino Food: Pinoy Sardines & OFW
image source: pinoyambisyoso What can you say about this image?Does this reminds you of your college days?When you place easy to prepare food on your table when time is running out?When you get some “talbos ng kamote” and quickly cook it with garlic and onion?Or mix it with fresh ampalaya leaves for easy soup.. Now, [...]
Credit Program for OFWs
When I check my visitor stat referrer I notice that I am receiving visitors from the keyword “OFW credit” and “OFW Loan”, apparently these are from OFW or relatives of overseas Filipino worker who might be looking information about Credit Program for OFW. I do have some posts about OFW benefits, and OFW opportunities but [...]