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Duterte calls for creation of Department for Overseas
Filipinos Sofia Tomacruz July 22, 2019 President Rodrigo Duterte reiterates his call to create a new department solely for overseas Filipinos to ensure their protection and welfare abroad |
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OWWA launches OFW e-card for easier access to gov't benefits by Aika Rey November 06, 2018 The e-card reduces the number of documents needed when applying for programs and services offered by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration |
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FAST FACTS: Who is Eduardo Manalo, special envoy for OFW
concerns? by Sofia Tomacruz February 14, 2018 Manalo has served as the Iglesia ni Cristo Executive Minister since 2009
Separation of church, state even with Manalo appointment – Malacañang |
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Duterte's migration policy September 01, 2017
More than a year since he sat in office, what has President Rodrigo Duterte done
to stay true to the promises he made before OFWs? Look the Video in HD HERE
Align OFWs' repatriation with PH economic plans |
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The Chan Robles
Virtual Law Library of Law of the Philippines Here AboutPhilippines recommend to look after wanted laws |
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Gabriela on Duterte kissing OFW: 'Disgusting theatrics of a
misogynist' by Mara Cepeda June 04, 2018
The party advocating for women's rights also finds it 'unfortunate' that the OFW
had to explain there was 'no malice' in the President's kiss.
Cheers, disgust as Duterte kisses OFW in South Korea
President Rodrigo Duterte gives an overseas Filipino worker a kiss on the lips
as he meets with the Filipino community in South Korea, drawing mixed reactions.
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Video: Duterte kisses OFW based in South Korea in HD AND LOOK MORE HERE |
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10,000 Filipinos face U.S. deportation as Trump ends amnesty by Paterno Esmaquel II September 06, 2017 - with Video Prepare for the worst, Philippine Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano says after US President Donald Trump ended the DACA amnesty for young immigrants. |
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FAST FACTS: What you need to know about U.S. Pinoys and DACA by Don Kevin Hapal September 07, 2017 Where and how many are the Filipinos in the US? How many are under the protection of DACA? Find out here. |
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Read these great articles: We are all Tizons by Shakira Sison May 19, 2017 Slavery is wrong, but how do we really treat the Lolas in our lives? and also
My Family’s Slave
Slave story of Pulitzer Prize-winning FilAm writer sparks online debate
The Atlantic's 'My Family's Slave' should not end with a feast
'Slave' Eudocia is 'Kosyang' to her family in Tarlac
Finding Eudocia Pulido in her hometown in Tarlac
Alex Tizon and Auntie Lola: Rereading ‘Little Big Man’
'Lola' Pulido: Piniga, binarat, at kinahon sa plastik
56 years a slave
Si Yaya, ang aliping sagigilid
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POEA scraps OEC for returning OFWs by Don Kevin Hapal August 08, 2016 The overseas employment certificate, also known as the OEC, is scrapped for vacationing OFWs
[Balikbayan Voices] OEC stands for Overly Excessive Crap
'DOLE and POEA should realize that the world does not revolve around their
ludicrous and antiquated bureaucratic procedures,' OFW Bertrandt Rodriguez says. |
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Undocumented migrant workers: Hidden and helpless in ASEAN with videos Feb 12, 2017 PART 1: Despite ASEAN's decade-long intention to protect migrant workers in the region, nothing has been done for the undocumented labor migrants, who continue to endure hardships in silence Part 1 of 3
The bleak future of undocumented migrant workers in ASEAN
ASEAN treaty on migrant workers: Can PH make it happen in 2017? All by Camille Elemia
Group pushes for 'binding' ASEAN pact on migrant workers’ protection |
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How North Korea's threat affects Filipinos abroad Aug 15, 2017 Jojo Abinales, a professor of Asian Studies at the University of Hawaii in Manoa talks about how threats from North Korea to Guam affect Filipinos living in the Pacific region. -- Guam resident on how North Korea's threat affects Filipinos abroad Rappler talks to J Saldaña, a Filipino-born Guam resident, about general public sentiment following North Korea's threat to bomb the US territory in the Pacific.
FAST FACTS: How many and where are the Filipinos in Guam? A nuclear threat has raised concern over the safety of Guam residents, who include thousands of Filipinos. |
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Fil-Am leaders hits Duterte for not helping undocumented OFWs with 2 videos by Paterno Esmaquel II February 06, 2017 'President Duterte, marami sa mga undocumented dito sa Amerika, sumuporta sa 'yo'. the
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LOOK: Pampanga hospital designates specific wing for OFWs by Patty Pasion September 06, 2017
The Jose B. Lingad Memorial Regional Hospital in San Fernando, Pampanga is the
first of several government hospitals to set up an ‘OFW wing’. |
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How Duterte gov’t plans to bring OFWs back home by Patty Pasion August 12, 2017 The labor department banks on the millions of jobs that ‘Dutertenomics’ will generate, and on the improved reintegration program for returning OFWs
PH welcomes Saudi Arabia's extended amnesty program |
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Fil-Am politicians vow to protect Pinoy immigrants Feb 8, 2017 Filipino-American politicians in Hawaii weigh in on the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigrants, and President Rodrigo Duterte’s anti-American stance. |
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The 'bagong bayani' of the Philippines by Titon Mitra December 30, 2016 Celebrating the Month of Overseas Filipinos in December of every year, in line with the International Migrants Day, is recognizing the valuable role and productive contribution of migrants both in the Philippines and their countries of destination. |
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The silent struggle of returning OFWs by Patty Pasion October 28, 2017 After years of living alone abroad, how do OFWs adjust to family life in the Philippines? |
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OFWs: 'Sunday Beauty Queen' an eye-opener for families by Don Kevin Hapal January 15, 2017 Overseas Filipino workers laud the documentary film, which won Best Picture in the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival but struggled to remain in theaters. |
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Why I speak only Filipino to my American baby by Kristine Sydney November 19, 2016 What I hope my daughter will get someday: an understanding of where I am from, of where she, too, is from |
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How Duterte gov't cared for OFWs in first 100 days by Don Kevin Hapal October 07, 2016 In his campaign, Duterte promised to make OFW concerns his top labor priority. Did he live up to his promise? |
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Filipino in Trump's America by Frankie Concepcion November 10, 2016 'The sad truth is that this is just another symptom of what has been going on in the rest of the world' Today I looked out into a classroom of faces either brimming with tears or trying not to cry. I’ve seen my fellow teachers cry. On the street, I have heard strangers make jokes about "deporting illegals". I have known grown men and women who are afraid of leaving their homes. I have walked into schools and colleges, places of learning, and been met with the silence that comes with the realization that our world is not what we thought it was. This is the truly devastating thing about today’s America.
Come home, PH gov't urges undocumented Filipinos in U.S.
For the undocumented Fil-Am: Living in fear |
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Filipinos and the politics of acceptance by Frankie Concepcion December 06, 2016 What I have learned from history is that often, Filipinos have been asked to accept the very tragedies which have defined us. "AboutPhilippines" says: An article giving thoughts! |
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OFWs in peril of 'drug war' killings – Human Rights Watch by Phelim Kine October 13, 2016 'Unless the Duterte government rethinks its abusive war on drugs, Filipinos living outside the Philippines won't be much safer than those living in the country' This is a press release from Human Rights Watch. |
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Lawmakers link alleged ISIS member to OFW medical service
provider by Mara Cepeda April 11, 2017 - with video Lawmakers urge the Department of Justice to probe deeper into the operations of Winston Q8. Lawmakers have linked a recently-arrested Kuwaiti national suspected to be a member of the Islamic State (ISIS), to a firm that once monopolized the provision of medical services to Kuwait-bound overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). |
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Back to work: 5 words of wisdom
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Filipinos go back to work on Monday, January 5, after a
long Christmas and New Year break filled with family reunions, parties, food,
and sleep – lots of sleep. |
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"OFW" Theme Song ...Ang Kantang Nakakaiyak at NakakaTouch (PUSONG OFW) |
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Over 100,000 Filipinos affected by Cathay Pacific data breach November 10, 2018 The National Privacy Commission orders Cathay Pacific to explain why it only reported the data breach several months after it happened |
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OFWs can now rate recruiters online by Aika Rey July 26, 2018 OFWs can look for their agencies and rate it with stars – 5 stars as the highest. Reviews cover recruitment fees, pre-departure orientation, and the employment contract. |
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OFWs to receive digital literacy, business training from Facebook by Aika Rey June 07, 2018
'This can be used to avoid scams – knowing what types of information can be
sourced from legitimate source. That's why the entry point of safety,' says OWWA
chief Hans Cacdac. |
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Can't an OFW have an opinion about the Philippines? by/Bianca Villar-Gomez, May 12, 2016 "Yes, I have been absent but my love for the country has not diminished by an inch in a way that is difficult for me to explain"
OFWs as modern-day heroes: Seriously? Faced with all sorts of imaginable and unimaginable migratory experiences, beyond the votes that they cast, OFWs now want their voices to be heard |
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Avoid Christmas rush! PHLPost says send mail, parcels
before these dates October 13, 2018 Postmaster General Joel Otarra says the advisory is also for overseas Filipino workers sending mails and parcels to the Philippines |
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Paalis, Pabalik: A short docu on OFWs by/Pam Roque May 01, 2015 The lives of two personas, Paalis and Pabalik. Both are products of the Filipino Diaspora inherent in our culture. |
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For OFWs, love knows no distance April 27, 2018 Our modern Filipino heroes prove that you can be there for your family, wherever in the world you may be |
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How OFW parents make up for lost time April 30, 2018 More than the toys and gifts, it's the little things that Pedro and Morena do for their son whenever they're at home that count. |
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Tribute to a migrant mother 'I dream of the day when we can all be together again', overseas Filipino worker Norma Brion tells her children The video can also be looked in HD HERE |
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5 Filipinas escape alleged human trafficking operation in
Sabah, Malaysia August 20, 2018 The women are smuggled into Sabah and forced to work as waitresses, domestic workers or as bar girls. They eventually flee on a speedboat and are rescued by the police and Philippine Coast Guard near the border of Sandakan and Taganak |
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When the bell rings: My story of getting bullied by Don Kevin Hapal January 17, 2017 Bullying is more than just physical harm. It’s the harshest form of rejection, one that gets in the way of our growth and self-discovery. Don Kevin Hapal was a high school student in Athens, Greece. He now works as a social media producer and Balikbayan coordinator for Rappler.com |
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Migration and Filipino
Children Left-Behind By: Melanie M. Reyes |
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Overseas Filipinos demand end to 'laglag bala' scam by/Rappler October 29, 2015 OFWs demand an end to the 'laglag bala' scam that has victimized innocent passengers at the country's main international airport
How to curb 'laglag-bala' modus and airport extortion
Oct 30, 2015
MIRIAM WANTS 'LAGLAG-BALA SCAM' PROBED
Where do scam victims go? Put presidential desk at NAIA
Palace on 'bullet scam': Airports have help desks
Gov't will not tolerate 'laglag bala' operation – Abaya and the Videos
OFW na may bala umano sa bag, inaresto Why some OFWs fear going home
Expert tells how to avoid 'tanim-bala' scam
DOTC takes steps vs 'tanim-bala' scam |
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A Prayer For Overseas
Filipino Workers - OFW Look the prayer |
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Duterte signs EO creating Overseas Filipino Bank The plan is for the Overseas Filipino Bank to be a 'policy bank dedicated to provide financial products and services tailored to the requirement of overseas Filipinos' Signed on September 28 but released to the press on Monday, October 9, EO 44 ![]()
OFWs ask for more seats on Overseas Filipino Bank's board
OFW
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Act No. 6768 AN ACT INSTITUTING A BALIKBAYAN PROGRAM
IMMIGRATION POLICIES ON
VISITING AND RETURNING OVERSEAS FILIPINOS
Under R.A. 6768, a former Filipino citizen and his/her spouse and
children traveling with him/her are entitled to visa-free entry to the
Philippines for a period of one (1) year.
AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED
6768 BY PROVIDING ADDITIONAL BENEFITS AND PRIVILEGES TO
BALIKBAYAN
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Some you are entitled to as part of this program are: This is a 30-second TVC for Pinoy Homecoming, a special program of the Philippine Department of Tourism targeting Balikbayans and Filipinos overseas to come home and avail of the low tour packages and freebies they will enjoy once home. Remark this is an album in the album "DOT, Department of Tourism" |
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OFW Watch
- Mobile applications (App) Over 4,000 locally cached listings of all Philippine Embassies, Consulates, OWWA, POLO offices and licensed recruiting agencies. Each listing contains detailed information, including maps, hotlines, fax numbers, email addresses, directions and contact names. Do you know your rights? With OFW Watch mobile… you will. Every major piece of legislation regarding the OFW is inside. From the Migrant Worker’s Act of 1995 to the actually rules and regulations governing POEA and OWWA. No connection required! |
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Philippine Laws on Working/Living Abroad |
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FAST FACTS: Avoiding double taxation for nonresidents April 01, 2017 The Philippines is currently a signatory to 41 tax treaties that address double taxation situations |
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How OFWs can avoid getting buried in debt by Ana P. Santos October 03, 2017 For migrant workers, failing to pay off loans can mean jail time and loss of income |
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New law creates social welfare attachés for OFWs Sofia Tomacruz July 17, 2019 Social welfare attachés will be responsible for assisting and managing cases of overseas Filipino workers in distress, trafficking victims, and abandoned children, among others |
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Being a Filipino abroad in the time of Duterte by David Lozada July 01, 2017 At the end of the day, my passport says 'Pilipinas' and not 'Duterte', so I represent the values our heroes died for. I do not represent Duterte, says a Filipino abroad. |
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What you need to know about your overseas employment contract October 03, 2017 The overseas employment contract is a form of offsite protection for OFWs
How much does it cost to work abroad? |
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Challenges in deploying Filipino household service workers to
China by Meiting Li March 23, 2018 China is indeed likely to open its doors to Filipino household service workers, but there will be challenges and restrictions |
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Social media used to lure trafficked Filipinas by Boy Ryan B. Zabal January 21, 2017 One of the victims was befriended by recruiters using social media with false promises of legitimate and better work opportunities overseas. |
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Lack of sex education hurts female labor migrants by Ana P. Santos July 01, 2017 Getting pregnant has little to do with promiscuity but everything has to do with ignorance. |
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One-stop service center for OFWs opens for business by Don Kevin Hapal August 15, 2016 The
one-stop service center is now ready to serve as many as 2000 to 3000 OFWs
everyday. the Video Remark this is an album in the album POEA in the album "Government Authorities - Etc." |
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Lack of guidelines on newly launched OFW ID causes confusion by Don Kevin Hapal July 17, 2017 OFWs slam the agency for announcing the IDs without clear guidelines. The lack of implementing guidelines on the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE) newly launched Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) identification card has left many OFWs confused regarding its benefits and functions.
Duterte approves special OFW card |
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Which countries pay OFWs the highest? by Don Kevin Hapal November 23, 2016 Here are the top paying countries and most in-demand jobs abroad, according to the workabroad.ph's 2016 Overseas Report. |
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The au pair recruitment business by Ana P. Santos and Purple S. Romero August 17, 2016 One recruiter admits telling au pairs who want to go to Europe to be ready with the money Look Part 2 August 18, 2016 HERE
Looking back: Skirting the au pair ban “He’s carrying a box of Dunkin Donuts. I’m holding a teddy
bear.”
Au pairs: Different lists, one destination
An au pair's story: Moving on, moving away |
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Things to know about illegal recruitment in the Philippines October 05, 2017 Here's how OFWs can spot and avoid illegal recruitment activity |
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How OFWs can avoid illegal recruitment October 24, 2017 - with Video Despite laws protecting migrant workers, OFWs continue to fall victim to illegal recruitment schemes |
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What you need to know about overseas Filipino workers by/Jodesz Gavilan December 05, 2015
December is the 'Month of Overseas Filipinos'. Do you know enough about our
country's 'bagong bayani'? |
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Be part of your family’s milestones: Tips for OFW parents Therese Reyes April 22, 2016 Even if you’re far away, you can still drive your family towards big opportunities |
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Filipina waitress in U.S. shares first racist encounter by Don Kevin Hapal December 22, 2016 Instead of tipping her, students write ‘build that wall, Trump daddy’ on the receipt’s tip column and ‘nah’ on another receipt. |
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6 ways my mom changed after becoming an OFW by Don Kevin Hapal October 02, 2016 Perhaps it's the loneliness or maybe there's something in the Italian breeze – but after some time abroad, my mom has changed a lot. |
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6 ways Brexit will affect Filipinos in UK by John Sio August 21, 2016 What will be Brexit's impact to the estimated 300,000 Filipinos living in the UK? |
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#OFWTips: Love, money and making both work
Want to return to PH earlier? Here's what you should do
Planning to invest? Protect yourself from
investment scams Both by Don Kevin Hapal |
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Don’t want to be an OFW forever? Follow these 5 money tips by Don Kevin Hapal October 03, 2016 How can OFWs better manage their finances and reach their financial goals faster? Here are some tips from a wealth expert. |
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Make your way back home by Therese Reyes December 11, 2015
Financial tips to help OFWs come back home |
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'Emotions preventing OFWs from financial success' by/David Lozada May 29, 2016 A financial expert says many overseas Filipino workers send most of their earnings to their families – and fail to save for themselves – because they feel emotions such as guilt and shame |
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Bureau of Immigration of
Philippines - BI also with important informations for tourists the Videos Know about the program and services of Bureau of Immigration in the Philippines, from processing to legal matters with BI Commissioner Ricardo David and BI-Spokeperson & Intelligence Chief Atty. Ma. Antonette Mangrobang FYI EPISODE MAY 07, 2012
District and Field Offices - Visa Fees and Taxes
also with important informations for tourists
Emigration Clearance Certificate, ECC
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS ETC. FOR FILIPINOS
also filipinos balikbayan
Immigration Administrative Circular No. SBM-2013-007
DRESS CODE POLICY BI IMPLEMENTS DRESS CODE Both articles are in 1 pdf file |
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HANDBOOK for FILIPINOS
OVERSEAS EIGHTH Edition |
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PhilHealth para sa OFW: Magbayad ng Kontribusyon Nov 3, 2014 Philippine Health Insurance Corporation para sa mga Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) Look the FULL description on the video Remark this is a video in the album "PhilHealth" in the album "Insurances" Look more HERE |
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The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) |
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The Credit Information Corporation (CiC) is a government-owned and controlled corporation that is envisioned to be the leading provider of independent, reliable and accurate credit information in the Philippines. the Videos
"Can your credit history follow you overseas?" ---
"Why some OFWs remain poor despite working abroad" |
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OWWA to OFWs: 'Beware of loan scam' The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration alerts OFWs on a new loan scam by predators pretending to be OWWA The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) issued a warning on Friday, August 14 2015, to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in light of a loan scam that is circulating “throughout the OFW community.” |
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E-mail scam dupes medical workers The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) is warning against an e-mail scam that has swindled medical workers. Sep 12, 2015 Remark this is an album in the album "Text & E-mail Scams" in the album "Scams & Indentity theft" Look more HERE |
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Remark this is an album in the sub-album "Development
Projects" OFs-RED Project The "Overseas Filipinos Diaspora Remittances for Development Project: Building a Future Back Home" or OFs-RED addresses the goal of harnessing the potential of overseas remittances for poverty reduction and consequently, local economic development. The Project is being implemented by the National Economic and Development Authority and the Commission on Filipinos Overseas. It is funded by the United Nations Development Programme. --- The Overseas Filipinos Remittances for Development: Building a Future Back Home (OFs-RED) Project MANILA, Philippines, April 5, 2011 -- The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Government of the Philippines today launched a US$250,000 major project wholly funded by Western Union to harness the power of remittances from migrant workers to drive sustainable economic development in the Philippines |
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The need to #RemitSmarter Ezra Ferraz by/ Mar 27, 2015 Overseas Filipinos have more choices than ever before, but only time will tell if they would adopt any of the newer remittance solutions |
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OFW's: Grow your Money and Enjoy Financial Freedom |
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REPUBLIC ACT No. 10022 AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8042, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE MIGRANT WORKERS AND OVERSEAS FILIPINOS ACT OF 1995, AS AMENDED, FURTHER IMPROVING THE STANDARD OF PROTECTION AND PROMOTION OF THE WELFARE OF MIGRANT WORKERS, THEIR FAMILIES AND OVERSEAS FILIPINOS IN DISTRESS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
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RA 8042
House committee pushes travel tax exemption for all OFW kids |
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Commission on Elections, or COMELEC COMELEC Instructional Video: Where to register as an Overseas Absentee Voter COMELEC Instructional Video on PWD (People With Disabilities) Voter Registration, with FSL, Filipino Sign Language translation |
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Pre-employment seminar now mandatory for OFWs by Mara Cepeda 1:21 PM, June 16, 2016 The Pre-Employment Orientation Seminar (PEOS) is the government's online tool against illegal recruitment and for OFW safety in their host countries |
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Pre-Departure Registration and Orientation Seminars - PDOS
Amendments to Omnibus Guidelines
for Minors Traveling Abroad
and the Videos Pre-Departure Registration and Orientation Seminars - PDOS Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) Executive
Director Mary Grace Ampil Tirona encourages Pinoys to get acquinted with
the laws and cultures of the countries they are moving into. FO is
offering Pre-Departure Orientation Seminars (PDOS) to help prepare
kababayans for the new life in foreign lands. She was one of the three
resource persons during the PIA Communication and News Exchange Forum
(CNEX) The Congress approved in its third and final reading the translation of overseas employment contracts to local dialects to ensure that OFWs understand fully the contracts that they will sign. Employment agencies who will not follow said law will face penalties. Sep 4, 2015 |
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Philippine Overseas Employment Administration -
POEA the Video "How POEA is going after illegal recruiters" Apr 29, 2015 Overseas Filipino Workers OFW |
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Citizen Services Need a Birth Certificate? Want a Passport - Seaman's Book - Visa or ??? Citizen Services allows for convenient access to various government services from the DFA, NSO and POEA Many good informations and more links |
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MasterCitizen's Blog A blogsite where the common citizen can find facts and guides. |
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OWWA - Overseas Workers Welfare
Administration the Video Work and Benefits Remark this is an album in the album "Government Authorities - Etc." |
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OFWGuide.com is a Filipino website for new OFWs and
for Filipinos who want to migrate, find an overseas job or work abroad.
This site is often updated with the newest alerts Look more HERE |
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"What is PESO" - Public Employment Service Office, PESO a non-free charging multi-employment service facility or entity established or accredited by Department of Labor and Employment, DOLE pursuant to Republic Act No. 8759 otherwise known as the PESO Act of 1999. The PESO are linked to the Regional Offices of DOLE for coordination and technical supervision, and to the DOLE Central Office, to constitute the National Employment Service Network. the Video |
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Human Trafficking in the Philippines --- #FightTrafficking: Protecting OFWs from modern-day slavery Rappler speaks with migrant workers' right advocate Susan Ople and POEA Administrator Hans Leo Cacdac on OFWs and human trafficking - Aug 12, 2015
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all drug mules are OFWs --- How to avoid human trafficking syndicatesMuling pinaalalahanan ng OWWA ang mga OFW na mag-ingat at huwag agad magtiwala kahit kanino. Apr 27, 2015 --- OFW - Anti Human Trafficking InfomercialDon´t be a victim of human trafficking Know the tell-tale signs and be vigilant. Call 1434 for Metro Manila, (02) 1434 for outside Metro Manila, (632) for outside Philippines. --- Movement of Anti-Trafficking Advocates - MATA Three youth participants of the National Youth Summit of the Movement of Anti-Trafficking Advocates talk about their own fight against human trafficking. Hidaya, Nohman, and Vicky participated in a week-long workshop at the Ateneo De Manila University in Quezon City to become youth ambassadors in their own communities and help end exploitation and trafficking. The workshop is produced by the MTV Exit campaign with assistance from USAID, AusAID, and the Visayan Forum Foundation. -- Vulnerability of Human Trafficking Victims Stand Up to End Human Trafficking -- Protecting OFWs from human traffickers September 21, 2015 by/the Department of Labor and Employment |
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Republic Act 9208 or “Anti-Trafficking
in Persons” a penal law against human trafficking, organ trafficking, sex tourism, sex slavery and child prostitution Look RA 9208
Implementing Rules and Regulations
HERE
The ban on trafficking of persons for the purpose of removal or sale of organs is contained in Section 3(a) of Republic Act 9208
Expanded
Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2012, RA 10364
the Video:Republic Act 9208 or “Anti-Trafficking in Persons PHILIPPINE LAWS AUDIOBOOK Feb 27, 2014 |
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The Inter-Agency Council
Against Trafficking, IACAT coordinate and monitor the implementation of Republic Act No. 9208, otherwise known as the "Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003". |
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Task Force on ASEAN Migrant Workers - Task Force on ASEAN
Migrant Workers
Civil Society - Trade Union Consultation Process Towards
an ASEAN FRAMEWORK INSTRUMENT FOR THE PROTECTION AND
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Drug syndicates use social media for recruitment by/Chay F. Hofileña May 01, 2015
Members of these syndicates befriend vulnerable victims
they meet via the Internet and even offer marriage proposals to seal the
relationship. Look the article as pdf
the articles
Drug
groups tap persons with HIV as couriers
International
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VISAYAN FORUM FOUNDATION, INC. is a non-profit, non-stock and tax-exempt non-government organization in the Philippines established in 1991. VF works for the welfare of marginalized migrants, especially those working in the invisible and informal sectors, like domestic workers, and trafficked women and children. IMPORTANT: the Video Remark this is an album in the album "Organizations working in the Philippines" |
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Operation Nemesis: Investigating the exploitation of Filipinas in Czech Republic |
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Financial Literacy for OFWs
Are you an OFW? Here are bad spending habits you need to break
"Buhay Pinoy Abroad, Buhay OFW" by Ercof
This video depicts the typical life of an overseas
Filipino and an overseas Filipino family searching for a gainful family
life through remittances from abroad. This will enlighten the public
about who are the country's major economic saviors and what sacrifices
do they face.
Ercof Philippines - www.ercof.org
We take a closer look at the lives of au pairs. Au Pairs normally
stay with a host family in a foreign country to learn about language and
culture, while helping with daily chores. But for some Filipinos, au
pair programs become opportunities to become undocumented domestic
workers. While living with their host families for 18 months, they serve
as nannies, cooks and all-around helpers. Look the full
description both in English and Tagalog of the video
HERE
This documentary is mainly in Tagalog with Danish subtitles.
The term AU PAIR refers to a cultural exchange, where young people
can experience a foreign country in return for light housework and
nursing - and a small allowance. In reality, au pairs are very cheap
domestic help for busy families all over the world. Au Pair follows
three Philippine girls as they leave their families behind and try to
make a better future for themselves abroad.
They all leave the country burning with desire for a better of life. Yet
many return home as cold and lifeless corpses. Wala Nang Balikbayan is
about the many vulnerabilities that Overseas Filipino Workers face
abroad, at times leading to their death either under mysterious
circumstances or through capital punishment. In this documentary, OFWs
are victims of abuse and the Philippine governments criminal neglect.
They are, however, also beginning to fight for their rights and to
question the ultimate folly of the government's labor export program.
Aug 28, 2014.
"AboutPhilippines" says: Just look and understand - A Real good
documentary! the article
Tagle: In Philippines, love can separate families by/Paterno Esmaquel II Oct
09, 2014 'The UAE should reform its kafala system so domestic workers can
change employers without their consent and without losing valid
immigration status,' says Human Rights Watch. Quezon City resident Marelie Brua returned home to the Philippines
after suffering maltreatment and a meager 800-dirham ($217 or P9,712)
monthly pay under the employ of an Arab family.
A mere animal "bought" at a price is how domestic workers to the UAE
are regarded, Brua shared in an HRW clip.
This "seemingly entrenched pattern" of abuses was detailed in a
79-page report by New York-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) released
Thursday, October 23 2014, - "I Already Bought You" - urging the UAE
government to enact reforms to put an end to it. (look below link)
Look also the full article
HERE
This documentary concerns Filipino overseas foreign workers (or OFWs)
and what they are forced to endure, including abuse in foreign countries
and neglect in their home country.
The death
penalty of Sarah Balabagan triggered this Canadian documentary, shown on
Dutch tv, about Filipino overseas workers and the allegedly inhumane,
abusive, and exploitive working conditions tsome face in especially the
United Arab Emirates and other country's around the world. Sarah
Balabagan (born August 16, 1979) (her family name is phonetically
pronounced as Ba-la-BAH-gan) was a Filipina prisoner in the United Arab
Emirates during 1994 - 96 whose case caused a good deal of controversy.
Important look also
HERE
and the article: "Sarah
Balabagan, from Muslim to Christian"
Look article:
OFW in Riyadh cries for help after employer 'tried' to kiss her
A resource center should be open for 24 hours, seven days a week and in
the case of the Philippine Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, it serves as a
“halfway house” for distressed Filipino workers. Video by Kristine
Angeli Sabillo. Jun 22, 2015 The Philippines is the largest organised
labour-exporting country in the world, according to statistics from the
US-based Brookings Institution. An estimated eight million Filipinos
live and work overseas, but for many workers trying to earn a living the
job is proving dangerous and even fatal. Al Jazeera's Marga Ortigas
reports. (Oct 16, 2010)
The Philippines will investigate reports of Singaporean agencies
offering Filipino maids at "discounted" rates. Singaporean agencies
reportedly treat Filipino domestic workers like 'commodities,' offered
at 'super promo' rates in malls. Jun 30, 2014
Look the full story
HERE the articles:
Buy a discount maid at Singapore's malls
Singapore downplays report on Filipino 'budget' maids.
The Philippines, however, suspends the accreditation of one of the two
Singaporean companies allegedly offering Filipino maids like
'commodities' Updated 9:57 PM, Jul 03, 2014 OFWs turned hungry and homeless
They're hailed as heroes propping up the Philippine economy. But some
overseas Filipino workers don't always come home with a success story.
David Lozada reports. Jan 16, 2014
Untold Stories unfolds the case stories of illegal recruitment and
unjust treatment of the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). The Philippine
Red Cross (PRC) through the Social Services department addressed the
plight of the OFWs by providing welfare services to them and to their
families through responsive and sustainable programs |
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What's the au pair cultural exchange program all about? by Ana P. Santos July 30, 2016 The Philippines is the top sending country of au pairs to Denmark; more than 80% of all au pairs are Filipinos. The Filipino au pair continues to be in high demand. |
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the article
Pope to shoppers: Don't buy products made
by modern-day slaves
His message, by the Vatican on Wednesday, December 10,
slams "the growing scourge of man's exploitation by man," an "abominable
phenomenon" covering everything from forced prostitution to child
soldiers and slave labour in factories. |
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The OFW Christmas list by/Shakira Sison December 17, 2015 'Instead of resenting them for being away, OFWs hope their families realize their lack of choice'
Celebrating an overseas Filipino Christmas
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Part 1: An undocumented OFW’s most awaited Christmas by Lian Nami Buan December 31, 2016 Regina Laborce came to the UK in 1997 with a tourist visa and worked as an undocumented domestic helper for 14 years before she got to see her daughter again. -- Part 2: An OFW's special
London Christmas with her daughter |
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Christmas Live Jam: A special show dedicated to OFWs Five musicians comprise our Christmas Live Jam lineup. The show is especially dedicated to OFWs who will not be able to come home to their families this year. Remark this is an album in the album "Christmas Hymns, Songs, Carols examples" the article by Wyatt
Ong December 18, 2016 |
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Remark these are albums in the album "Christmas in the
Philippines" in the album "Advent, Christmas & Holy Three Kings in the
Philippines"
Children of OFWs talk about Christmas without their parents -- Bring them home this Christmas --
Christmas 2008 / Pasko 2008 - sa Pilipinas This video is dedicated to the people of the Philippines who are outside of the country working for a better future. |
OFW policy and OFWs Migrant life in
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PH diplomat asks families to convince OFWs in Libya to come
home April 20, 2019 ‘We understand they are here to provide for their families back home, but the situation here is becoming increasingly dangerous for those who want to stay,’ says Charge d'Affaires Elmer Cato The Department of Foreign Affairs had started repatriating OFWs from Libya’s largest city last Thursday, April 18
DFA orders evacuation of Filipinos in Tripoli |
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Kafala System Understanding Kafala: An archaic law at cross purposes with modern development Kafala was "supposed to be a good system that makes it incumbent upon nationals to look after non-nationals.” Today it's a tool of extreme exploitation and oppression. Look also HERE |
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200 OFW 'baby cases' in Dubai in Q1 2018 By Jojo Dass, The Filipino Times June 26, 2018 DUBAI, UAE – The Philippine Consulate General here handled a total of 200 “baby cases” in the first quarter of this year, mostly involving jobless overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who have resorted to an affair for survival, but whose partners have run away after getting them pregnant, officials told The Filipino Times. |
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'A national shame': The death and homecoming of Joanna
Demafelis by Rambo Talabong March 04, 2018 In May 2014, Joanna Demafelis left for Kuwait to help secure a better future for her family. She comes home in a box nearly 4 years later. |
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On Kuwait: We need a president, not a suitor by Ana P. Santos May 01, 2018 This is not the time for pronouncements sweetened only by your saccharine but empty rhetoric. The lives of thousands of Filipino workers and their families are at stake. |
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Migrante demands apology from Kuwait celeb who ranted vs
maids' day off by Lian Buan July 21, 2018
'By projecting herself as a slave-owner, Sondos exhibits intoxication in her
overinflated ego and false sense of superiority,' says Migrante.
IMPORTANT: The
Videos: Remark this is an album in the album "Being an Overseas Filipino Worker, OFW - Balikbayan - Balikbayan Box Tutorials" and the articles:
Ban Kuwait celebrity from hiring Filipinos, says OFW group
Netizens slam Kuwaiti influencer for saying Filipino domestic workers shouldn’t
have days off
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FACT CHECK: Kuwait did not apologize over diplomatic row May 02, 2018 A blog post claiming that Kuwait has apologized to President Rodrigo Duterte over a diplomatic row |
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Kuwait arrests 2 Filipinos for urging OFW maids to escape by Paterno Esmaquel II April 23, 2018 - with Videos This comes after Kuwait's foreign ministry summoned the Philippine ambassador over a video showing the rescue of Filipino domestic workers from Kuwaiti homes
Kuwait frees 4 Filipino drivers in OFW rescues
There are other victims that need rescuing
Filipino diplomats face kidnapping charges in Kuwait
Duterte should just tell the Kuwaitis to go to hell
OFW deployment ban to Kuwait not permanent – Malacañang
Leave Kuwait? Domestic helpers willing, but not the skilled workers
Duterte: Kuwait deployment ban 'stays permanently'
'Come home,' Duterte urges OFWs in Kuwait amid diplomatic row
Duterte to make big announcement on Kuwait crisis
Kuwait 'OFW rescue' was government's duty, says DOLE's Paras
Human Rights Watch hits Kuwait for ‘punishing’ embassy staff aiding OFWs and all below by Paterno Esmaquel II
'Tokhang' style: How Philippines rescued OFWs in Kuwait
Kuwait issues arrest warrants vs 3 Filipino diplomats
Philippines protests expulsion of Ambassador Villa from Kuwait
Philippines 'disturbed' by Kuwait's expulsion of PH ambassador
Kuwait orders Philippine ambassador to leave
Philippines apologizes to Kuwait for 'emergency' OFW rescues |
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Duterte mulls 'total ban' on OFW deployment to Kuwait by Pia Ranada January 18, 2018 President Rodrigo Duterte says the ban may be needed to addressed cases of sexual abuse among Filipino domestic workers in Kuwait.
Duterte orders lifting of Kuwait OFW deployment ban
HRW: Deployment ban to Kuwait increases risk of OFW abuse
Duterte lists down demands for OFW protection in Kuwait
Philippines bans workers' deployment to Kuwait
What's contingency plan if PH stops deploying OFWs to Kuwait? But International watchdog Human Rights Watch says that instead of a ban, the Philippines should demand 'stronger protections' for overseas Filipino workers.
Duterte lashes out at Kuwait over mistreatment of Filipino workers
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Feb 17, 2018 Remark this is an album in the album "Being an Overseas Filipino Worker, OFW - Etc." |
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Kuwait 'bewildered' by PH’s deployment ban - report by Don Kevin Hapal January 23, 2018
Kuwait expresses its 'regret and bewilderment' on the president’s decision to
suspend the dispatch of workers to Kuwait. |
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Time to rethink our OFW policy in Middle East by/Richard Javad Heydarian January 19, 2016 From an employment and security perspective, the economic slump in the Persian Gulf isn’t the best news for the Philippines’ labor export policy |
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Filipinos in limbo in Qatar Unpaid wages, workers stranded By Ana P. Santos June 8, 2017 For the workers stranded in the labor camps, reforms and resolutions cannot come fast enough. Look also below |
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Qatar to scrap controversial exit system for workers – experts by Agence France-Presse April 29, 2018 UPDATED Critics slam the exit visa system as a prime example of the Gulf state's exploitation of its vast migrant workforce |
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"AboutPhilippines" recommend to read these important articles:
MIGRANT LIFE IN QATAR Zina laws treat sex out of marriage and pregnancy out of wedlock as crimes punishable by imprisonment. But without means to seek legal recourse, it is mostly low-skilled migrant woman who face charges. Zina laws and stories of other women who have been jailed for violating them has made Amelie extra careful, and though she hates to admit it, sometimes extra nosy and suspicious.
Are zero placement fees for OFWs scam or solution? Many migrant workers go into huge debt to pay placement fees just so they can work abroad. But some labor rights groups and companies say workers should not have to pay for a job.
How the kafala system enslaves workers in Qatar In the Middle East, an unregulated labor market gives employers so much control over workers but limits workers from airing grievances and complaints.
IN PHOTOS: How migrant workers in Qatar spend their day off
LADIES IN WAITING and above and
SNAPSHOT: Qatar's labor market the Video:
Inside Qatar's labor camp |
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Migrant life in Qatar THE OFW DEBT TRAP: LESS MONEY, MORE PROBLEMS
Workers whose jobs abroad are secured through murky loans and payment schemes
leave hopes for a better life buried deep in debt part 2:
THE HANGING FATE OF OFWS BURIED IN DEBT Both BY ANA P. SANTOS AND SOFIA TOMACRUZ October 20, 2017 |
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Migrant life in Qatar October 25, 2017 - with Video
Qatar's population is made up mostly of migrant workers. |
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Qatar 'to introduce' minimum wage for workers October 25, 2017 The announcements of the reforms come on the eve of an International Labor Organization meeting that could open an investigation by the UN agency into Qatar's treatment of migrant workers |
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IMPRISONED: Raising my baby behind bars with Video
In much of the Gulf countries like Qatar, pregnancy out of wedlock is a
crime punishable by imprisonment.
'Selda
Inosente' a documentary by Kara David |
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Number of abandoned Filipino babies in Middle East on the rise by Jojo Dass, The Filipino Times May 19, 2017 The reason? Women who get pregnant but can't produce a marriage certificate face detention. |
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Human Rights Watch (HRW) Report "I Already Bought You" released Thursday, October 23 2014, urging the UAE government to enact reforms to put an end to it.
PH officials laud new UAE law protecting household workers The new law is signed in the United Arab Emirates amid concerns over human trafficking and illegal recruitment |
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These are the top killers of OFWs in Dubai and Northern UAE Cardiac and pulmonary arrest are the most common causes of death among overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. Around 1,000 OFWs diagnosed with cancer in UAE every year Working away from home and loved ones – with the emotional and psychological stress it entails – 'may play a role' in getting the dreaded disease, doctors share. Both by Jojo Dass, The Filipino Times December 12 and 28, 2017 |
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Saudi Arabia executes 39-year-old Filipina helper by Paterno Esmaquel II January 31, 2019 Saudi Arabia carries out the death penalty against a 39-year-old Filipina household service worker found guilty of murder
OFW's execution in Saudi shows PH can't adopt death penalty |
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POEA - Saudi Arabia AVP This is an audio-visual presentation for those who are going to work at Saudi Arabia. Learn the DOs and DON'Ts Remark this is an album "POEA, Philippine Overseas Employment Administration" in the album "Government Authorities - Etc." |
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DFA advisory on spreading rumors on social media April 13, 2016 Please be reminded to refrain from posting or sharing unconfirmed or baseless information on social media that may be considered as rumor mongering. This advisory comes from the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai and North Emirates, where it is considered a criminal offence. Look also HERE |
About OFWs Migrant life in ASEAN e.g. China,
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ASEAN urged to protect 'invisible' domestic workers by Patty Pasion October 26, 2017 There are 10 million domestic workers, making up 20% of the total migrant workforce in the region in Southeast Asia but they remain “invisible” in the region’s labor sector. |
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Duterte urged: Help 200,000 undocumented OFWs in China by Mara Cepeda October 24, 2016 Most of these undocumented OFWs are working as household workers and private tutors, says ACTS-OFW Representative John Bertiz |
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Domestic worker abuse in Hong Kong continues – NGO by/Daisy CL Mandap Jun 17, 2015 There is a marked increase in the number of physical abuse cases reported to the Mission, from 3.6% of total reported cases in 2013 to 9% in 2014. |
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The modern slaves of Hong Kong by Toni Tiemsin, Subselfie.com May 25, 2017 Sa Hong Kong, mapalad na ang kasambahay na may privacy sa kanilang sariling kwarto, na karaniwang sinlaki lamang ng banyo sa mga fastfood sa Maynila. |
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Japan announces guidelines for OFW housekeepers Jun 8, 2016 Good news mga Kapamilya! Naglabas na ng panuntunan ang Japan para sa mga gustong mag apply sa kanila bilang housekeeper. Pero may babala naman ang POEA sa mga nag-aaply ng trabaho sa UK. |
Laws - codes & Rules - OFWs, Balikbayan, Passport, Immigration | |
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Bureau of Immigration Know about the program and services of Bureau of Immigration in the Philippines, from processing to legal matters with BI Commissioner Ricardo David and BI-Spokeperson & Intelligence Chief Atty. Ma. Antonette Mangrobang FYI EPISODE MAY 07, 2012 |
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BALIKBAYAN LAW - Who is a Balikbayan? per BI Memorandum Order dated 01 July 2008 |
RA6768
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Republic Act No. 6768 AN ACT INSTITUTING A BALIKBAYAN PROGRAM |
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IMMIGRATION POLICIES ON VISITING AND
RETURNING OVERSEAS FILIPINOS Under R.A. 6768, a former Filipino citizen and his/her spouse and children traveling with him/her are entitled to visa-free entry to the Philippines for a period of one (1) year. |
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Republic Act No. 9174 AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED 6768, ENTITLED, "AN ACT INSTITUTING A BALIKBAYAN PROGRAM" BY PROVIDING ADDITIONAL BENEFITS AND PRIVILEGES TO BALIKBAYAN AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES |
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The Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) & Bureau of
Immigration on Expat Insights into how to come and make Philippines your home for life with the General Manager of the Philippines Retirement Authority, Mr. Vernie Atienza. |
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Duty FREE Philippines Balikbayan Plus Program |
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REPUBLIC ACT No. 10801 Overseas Workers Welfare Administration Act |
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Republic Act No. 10706, Seafarers Protection Act AN ACT PROTECTING SEAFARERS AGAINST AMBULANCE CHASING AND IMPOSITION OF EXCESSIVE FEES, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR |
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Dual Citizenship It´s possible for Filipino to hold dual citizenship or more than one citizenship at the same time. |
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DUAL CITIZENSHIP A Primer on the Citizenship Retention and Re-acquisition Act of 2003 3rd edition The Video: Dual citizens: Which passport to present when traveling to the Philippines?Philippine Retirement & Travels Apr 1, 2019 It also briefly talks about using the Philippine passport when traveling to other foreign countries. |
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Since July 2007, the Philippine Passport is a Machine Readable
Passport. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR
PASSPORT
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Balikbayan boxes Door to door service |
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IMPORTANT to look: Freight - Package & Door to door service - Shipping & Forwarding agents - etc. to and from Philippines |
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LIST: Customs-certified forwarding companies August 15, 2017 The Bureau of Customs (BOC) released on Monday, August 14, an updated list of registered deconsolidators in the country, urging Filipinos abroad to transact only with Customs-certified forwarding companies. |
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How To Send Balikbayan Box to the Philippines (New Rules
2019) Ryazan Tristram Last updated Oct 13, 2019 The new policy regarding the rules of sending the Balikbayan boxes to the Philippines affects a lot of Filipinos abroad.
As holiday season starts, Customs suspends revised balikbayan
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Balikbayan boxes tax-free starting Christmas Good news for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Starting Christmas Day, December 25, balikbayan boxes sent by Filipinos abroad will be duty-free and tax-free. This is after the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Department of Finance (DOF) signed the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) covering a portion of the Customs and Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA).
Things to know about balikbayan boxes both by Don Kevin Hapal December 10, 13, 2016
Recto asks Customs to amend new balikbayan box rules
No tax increase on balikbayan boxes – Customs and the Video:
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Customs launches Balikbayan Tax Calculator app by Don Kevin Hapal July 12, 2016 The application estimates the amount of custom duties and taxes Filipinos will need to pay for sending items home |
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Aquino signs law increasing tax-exempt value of balikbayan boxes May 31, 2016
Republic Act No 10863
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Implement new tax exemption rules on balikbayan boxes |
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Balikbayan Box Tutorial A short how-to video on preparing a balikbayan box to send to the Philippines. Dec 20, 2013 Dos & Don'ts for Sending Balikbayan Boxes Send Balikbayan Boxes Safely Balikbayan Box ProblemsBalikbayan Boxes Inspected & Delayed Customs: All balikbayan box items to be taxed Customs chief Alberto Lina defended Monday the agency's plan to open balikbayan boxes, saying the bureau is mandated to prevent the entry of contraband items as well as assess the value of items that need to be taxed. Aug 23, 2015 Customs implements random checks on balikbayan boxes Sinimulan na ng Bureau of Customs ang random checking sa mga dumarating na balikbayan box. Bahagi ito ng paghihigpit ng ahensya sa mga nakakalusot na high-value items na ibinebenta. Pero umalma dito ang grupo ng mga OFW. I-Bandila mo, Apples Jalandoni. Bandila, August 20, 2015, Huwebes Why the Bureau of Customs opens your #BalikbayanBox" Remark these are albums in the album "Balikbayan Box Tutorials" IMPORTANT look the articles
New customs rule: No opening of balikbayan box unless receiver is present September 2, 2015 "Customs
releases revised rules, regulations on balikbayan boxes" "Aquino
stops 'physical' check of balikbayan boxes" "Customs
heeds Aquino's order on Balikbayan boxes"
12 DO's and
DONT's of Balikbayan-box shipping
'BOC reminder on balikbayan boxes vs smugglers, not OFWs'
OFWs: Hands off our balikbayan boxes! |
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National Reintegration Center for OFWs Gabay ng OFW sa Kanyang Pagbabalik |
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Balikbayan OFW - P2B Reintegration Program for OFWs the Videos in the album OWWA in authorities Balikbayan OFW - P2B Reintegration Program for OFWs & Steps for former OFWs in securing a loan from the government The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), through the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), launched a P2 billion overseas Filipino workers (OFW) Reintegration Program in line with President Benigno Aquino III’s agenda of providing sustainable business to OFWs and their families. |
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Money tips for returning OFWs Apr 16, 2018 For millions of Filipinos working abroad, coming home to their loved ones after years of working hard for their future is the ultimate goal. |
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Home Development Mutual
Fund - Pag-IBIG Fund Housing Loan Program Look also
HERE
the article How Pag-IBIG can help you get a home by/Ezra Ferraz Nov 22, 2014 |
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Pag-IBIG Fund is the other name, albeit an easy to remember
one, of the Home Development Mutual Fund, HDMF. Pag-IBIG is an acronym which
stands for... Pagtutulungan sa Kinabukasan: Ikaw, Bangko, Industriya, at Gobyerno. a government-controlled, corporation that serves as provident and housing fund, pooling together the investments of its members. Pagibig Financing - Housing Loan, Pag-IBIG Membership, Mortage, Insurance, Foreclosures.
The Pag–IBIG Overseas Program is a voluntary Savings Program, wherein members
are given a chance to set aside money for their future housing investments. Ano ang Pag-IBIG fund? Paano sumali? Magkano ang simulang kontribusyon? Alamin ang mga sagot sa iyong Frequently Asked Questions tungkol sa PAG-IBIG Fund! Nov 21, 2014 Remark this is an album in the sub-album "Development Organizations" Look more about Pag-IBIG Fund |
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Returning Resident, Balikbayan Shipment The Foreign Service of the Philippines Tax exemption privileges of filipinos who are permanent residents abroad and returning to the Philippines for good and former filipino citizens who have acquired citizenships of other countries and are returning to the Philippines to settle permanently Continue to Philippine Immigrant Visa Non Quota 13(G) or 13(A) |
News, Organizations & Forums - Etc. for Balikbayans - OFWs Look also: Filipino Organizations & Forums - Worldwide |
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The Global Pinoy Center is a specialized all-in-one convenience stop within SM Supermalls offering various exclusives services, perks, and privileges to welcome and uplift the Global Pinoys. Membership is being offered to past, present, and future OFWs, Immigrants, Balikbayans, and their immediate Beneficiaries such as parents, spouse, siblings, and children, and guests. the Video |
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OFW Journalism Consortium is a global non-profit media service reporting on the migration experience of Filipinos as well as policies and other issues that concerns the overseas Filipino workers |
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WorkAbroad.ph is the leading overseas job site for applicants who wish to work abroad. All jobs posted are from POEA licensed recruitment agencies only. |
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Balikbayan - OFW TV program public service in The Filipino
Channel (TFC) Balikbayan Box is a weekly public service OFW TV program in The Filipino Channel (TFC). The show tackles the reality issues of Overseas Filipino Workers and their families. Hosted by young and dynamic personalities Joan Villafuerte, former reporter of Bantay Bata 163, and News Reporter/TV Host Atom Araullo. This is an album in the album "Radio & Television stations" Look more about The Filipino Channel (TFC) HERE |
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balikbayan Magazine is a monthly travel and lifestyle journal for balikbayans and Filipino expats Every issue is a valentine to everything we love about the Philippines. The places in the heart, the faces, the food, the music, the history, the culture, the adventure, the lifestyle, the moments and the memories. It’s the survival guide from A to Z |
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HayPinas Overseas Filipino Channel Community portal for a new breed of overseas Filipinos An online community portal offering articles, videos, and forums that relate to the OFW experience. |
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Atikha Overseas Workers and Communities Initiative, Inc. Atikha is a non-government organization that provides economic and social services to overseas Filipinos and their families in the Philippines. The organization aims to help address the social cost of migration and tap the development potential of migration. |
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Migrante International was founded in December 1996 after the death of Filipina domestic helper Flor Contemplacion who was hanged in Singapore for allegedly murdering another Filipina domestic worker in 1995. The Flor Contemplacion case aroused wide indignation over the Philippine government’s inaction and failure to save her life and brought to national awareness the life and death situation of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Since then, Migrante International has become an active defender of the rights and welfare of OFWs |
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"OFW crisis Hotline" |
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Migrante Saudi Arabia is an alliance of various OFW groups committed to protecting and upholding the rights and welfare of Filipinos in Saudi Arabia and their families in the homefront. |
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KAKAMMPI is an organization of Overseas Filipino Workers, migrant returnees, and their families. It was established in 1983, and blossomed into a massive organization with local chapters in Metro Manila and adjacent provinces such as Rizal, Pampanga, Zambales, Pangasinan, Bataan, Ifugao, Benguet, Bicol, Cagayan, Tarlac, Tacloban, Iloilo, Cebu and Zamboanga. |
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KAKKAMPI is a self-help association of Overseas Filipino Workers OFW(s) first established in Geneva, Switzerland. KAKKAMPI has K-Groups in Geneva, Switzerland; Barcelona, Spain; and in the Philippines. The Facebook with links about KAKKAMPI and look the KAKKAMPI video library HERE |
Global OFW | Global OFW - The Online Resource for OFWs |
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Philippine Migrants Rights Watch |
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Organizations of Overseas Filipinos
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The Humanitarian Organisation for Migration Economics (HOME) There are some 800,000 migrant workers or more in Singapore and HOME has provided direct assistance to more than 50,000 men and women migrants and victims of human trafficking and forced labour, who availed of our programme and services. |
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Filipino Digerati Association, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
(UAE) is a non-profit organization which helps expand the skills set of OFWs so they can transition into higher paying work or reintegrate back home. Filipino Digerati is under the auspices of the Philippine Embassy and Consulate in Dubai.
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Video "OFW Skills Go Digital" Jul 23, 2014 |
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The Philippine Women´s Network in Denmark |
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Associated Marine Officer's And Seamen's Union of the
Philippines AMOSUP-PTGWO-ITF Look also HERE |
Being - getting a filipina - filipino
Au-Pair - Maid - Housekeeper - Worker -
Agencies
Remark that many of the Au-Pair agencies also work as Nanny - Housekeeper
agencies |
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Do you know of au pair scams? by Rappler.com July 07, 2016 Share with us your experiences or your stories. Help save another Filipino from being victimized. |
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How to choose the best kasambahay?
Mutya Ng Masa gives tips to employers on what characteristics they should look
for a house helper or kasambahay. |
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Not 'just' a maid: How this center trains Hong Kong OFWs by Don Kevin Hapal April 22, 2018 The Fair Training Center in Parañaque City teaches Hong Kong OFWs to 'professionalize' their work – and not just to please their employers abroad |
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Philippines Invests in a School for Super Maids
A Government agency - Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority (TESDA) - helps women to find a job abroad as maids.
The so called supermaids program trains them to iron, sweep and make the bed. the Video |
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Emerging opportunities for OFWs under Duterte administration September 19, 2017 Labor Undersecretary Bernard Olalia talks about new opportunities and also gave updates on the release of the guidelines and other emerging markets for OFWs. |
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Procedures for Au Pair Application (Norway & Denmark) |
On equal terms – An evaluation of the
Norwegian au pair scheme
Allegedly, it is not only Norwegian politicians, but also some Danish
politicians, who have waited for this report. This signifies that the
outcome of this evaluation report in Norway, will most likely affect the Danish
au pair scheme. Hence, affecting most the Filipina au pairs who also represent
the majority of au pairs in Denmark. |
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Guidelines - Procedures for Au Pair Application (Sweden) Guidelines for Engaging an Au Pair from the Philippines to Sweden: Step by Step process |
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Procedures for Au Pairs on Holiday/Leave in the Philippines |
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Application for a residence permit for Au pair in Denmark in English and Danish REMARK: Don´t date a DANE, because it´s nearly impossible to get a foreign spouse comming from outside DENMARK to live with DANE in DENMARK here in 2018 even he - she has worked there before! |
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Work permits for au pair employment in Sweden |
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Filipina Au Pair Network |
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Eu Au-pair Eu Au-pair operates world-wide and provides an interractive platform for both Au pairs and families. |
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Welcome to AuPair4you.eu! Welcome to our website. If you're here, you are probably looking for Au Pair or a family. You found the right place! Register today and check information on how to receive our free membership. |
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Au Pair .com was founded in 1999 and is one of the most popular au pair databases. |
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Au-pair Search: Interactive database and directory for au-pairs, families and au pair agencies world-wide. |
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Au Pair Care is the leading au pair agency providing live-in childcare services to American families since 1989. |
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Au Pair Care´s Au Pair Handbook is designed to provide you with practical information about the au pair exchange program. This handbook provides information on how to:
understand the au pair program guidelines and requirements |
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Au Pair, Nanny, and Jobs Site! |
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GreatAuPair is the world’s largest, most-trusted online Au Pair & Nanny Agency |
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Filipino Maids The largest maid information hub in Singapore |
Think of what your relatives will say, if you will be a BALIKBAYAN Look also above HERE |
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'Ang yabang mo na!' and other things balikbayans are told by/Shakira Sison Nov 20, 2014
Why do we call balikbayans "mayabang"? Even before they say a word, the
difference in their attire, mannerisms, or speech suddenly brands balikbayans as
boastful. You came home one day after a few years of living abroad. After the
welcome hugs came the comments of who you've become now that you're back from
another land.
He wants me to stop 'throwing away' money on my family
When OFWs come home |
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OFWs on money spending: Learn to say ‘no’ to extended family by Dwight Angelo de Leon July 05, 2016 Why should overseas Filipinos workers learn to manage and limit the remittances they send to their extended families back home? Two migrants share their stories |
OFWs & etc. filipinos on death row - Abroad - Etc. Look also Death Penalty |
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3 OFWs on death row in China by Camille Elemia July 14, 2017 Philippine Ambassador to China Jose Santiago Sta Romana says there are high hopes that at least one of the cases would be reduced to a life sentence |
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9 Filipinos sentenced to death over Sabah standoff by June 08, 2017 The Malaysian Court of Appeal imposes the death penalty on 9 Filipinos for 'waging war' against Malaysia's head of state in 2013 The Malaysian Court of Appeal on Thursday, June 8, sentenced 9 Filipinos to death over the Sabah standoff that killed at least 70 people in 2013.
Philippines to appeal Malaysia death sentence on 9 Filipinos |
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Capital punishment in PH jeopardizes OFWs on death row by Mara Cepeda February 23, 2017 Dinagat Islands Representative Kaka Bag-ao tells congressmen, 'Ang pagboto po natin ng yes sa death penalty ay katumbas sa pagdiin sa kanila sa kamatayan' |
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Migrante asks Duterte to seek clemency for OFWs on death row by Raisa Serafica April 12, 2017 The global network of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) Migrante International urged Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to try to "save the lives of all overseas Filipino workers on death row" by seeking clemency for them. |
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Duterte can't seek clemency for OFWs on Saudi death row –
Abella by Paterno Esmaquel II April 11, 2017 Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella says 'there is no place for us to be asking for clemency at this stage' because the process has not reached the level of Saudi Arabia's King Salman.
Duterte to 'bring home' some OFWs on death row |
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AT LEAST 71 OFWS IN DEATH ROW WORLDWIDE, 1 MORE SCHEDULED TO
BE EXECUTED IN KUWAIT - DFA January 27, 2017 At least 71 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) are on Death Row in different parts of the world, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs. |
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92 migrant Filipinos on death row; 3,800 jailed by Paterno Esmaquel II May 06, 2015 The Philippine government is urged to create 'a special body that looks into victims' assistance' in cases of Filipinos on death row. A week after Indonesia postponed the execution of Filipino worker Mary Jane Veloso, the Philippines said it is closely watching the cases of 92 Filipinos on death row around the world. |
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SC asked to rule as clock ticks on Mary Jane Veloso local
trial Lian Buan September 26, 2019 If the SC does not hand down a ruling before October 28, the prosecution would be forced to wrap up its case against Veloso's recruiters without presenting her as witness
Saved at the last minute: SC allows Mary Jane Veloso to testify in local
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Injustice in Court of Appeals: Failing Mary Jane Veloso
Mary Jane Veloso runs to Supreme Court: Let me testify vs my recruiters |
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The story of Mary Jane Veloso, in her own
words Updated April 29, 2015 In a narrative, Mary Jane Veloso herself tells the story of how she was framed and duped into unknowingly acting as a drug mule.
CA again blocks Mary Jane Veloso's testimony from jail in case vs recruiter
Mary Jane Veloso's birthday wish: 'Hear my testimony in court'
and also the
Videos
in the album "OFWs on death row - Abroad - Etc." - in the album "Death Penalty,
Walk for Life & OFWs on death row abroad, Etc.":
Mary
Jane Veloso’s lawyers slam CA decision to block her testimony
CA halts taking of Mary Jane's deposition in Indonesia
Aquino 'broke protocol' to save Mary Jane Veloso
Mary Jane Veloso execution delayed
Duterte may make plea for Mary Jane Veloso’s life in Indonesia
Indonesia says Duterte has given it permission to execute Mary Jane Veloso
Report: Duterte gave go signal to execute Mary Jane Veloso both updated September 12, 2016
Veloso family visits Mary Jane on her 32nd birthday
After 2 years, Mary Jane Veloso to testify in cases vs recruiters
Celia Veloso clarifies: 'I do not support death penalty' and the Videos |
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OFW Jennifer Dalquez saved from death row in UAE by Paterno Esmaquel II June 20, 2017 (3rd UPDATE) While acquitted of murder, OFW Jennifer Dalquez 'was sentenced to 5 years imprisonment... for stealing a mobile phone,' the DFA says.
OFW saved from UAE death row reunites with family in PH
OFW Jennifer Dalquez coming home to PH the Videos in the album "OFWs on death row - Abroad - Etc." - in the album "Death Penalty, Walk for Life & OFWs on death row abroad, Etc." |
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TIMELINE: How Jennifer Dalquez ended up on death row by Don Kevin Hapal March 31, 2017 Here's what has happened so far in the case of Jennifer Dalquez, an OFW jailed in the United Arab Emirates. |
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OFW on death row in UAE, kin appeal to Duterte for help February 27, 2017 Jennifer Dalquez claims her Arab employer tried to rape her at knifepoint and that she accidentally killed him while defending herself.
OFW Jennifer Dalquez seeks acquittal
UAE court postpones ruling on OFW Jennifer Dalquez again
Fate of Jennifer Dalquez in hands of victim’s children
Parents of OFW on death row in UAE seek Congress’ help
Mother of Filipina maid sentenced to death appeals for help and the Videos |
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British lord calls for ‘due clemency’ for OFW Jennifer Dalquez by Don Kevin Hapal March 28, 2017 'It is clear from the evidence that her action was not pre-meditated, but a desperate response to an unprovoked sexual attack,' Lord Singh of Wimbledon writes to United Arab Emirates' ambassador to London. |
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9 Filipinos sentenced to death over Sabah standoff by June 08, 2017 The Malaysian Court of Appeal imposes the death penalty on 9 Filipinos for 'waging war' against Malaysia's head of state in 2013 The Malaysian Court of Appeal on Thursday, June 8, sentenced 9 Filipinos to death over the Sabah standoff that killed at least 70 people in 2013. |
God Bless you & Many regards
from
"A Balikbayan family"