overseas filipino worker
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 [...]
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 [...]
