As an OFW, you have already made one of the toughest decisions of your life — to leave the people and country you love, to work in a foreign land. We at the DMW get that. We know that vacation time in the Philippines is precious for you. We also know the hassle involved in getting an OEC. President Marcos
Continue readingThe House of Representatives on Monday passed a bill placing the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) Hospital in San Fernando City, Pampanga under the direct supervision and control of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). Under House Bill 8325 or the “Overseas Filipino Workers Hospital Act” approved by 255 members, the OFW Hospital that opened in June last year offers comprehensive
Continue readingADVICE TO ALL EMPLOYEES Build a home earlier. Be it rural home or urban home. Building a house at 50 is not an achievement. Don’t get used to government houses. This comfort is so dangerous. Let all your family have good time in your house. Go home. Don’t stick at work all the year. You are not the pillar of
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Japan has compiled a report that the technical intern trainee program (TITP) will end next year. Do you know Technical Intern Training Program (TITP)? This is a system to “learn technology in Japan, bring it back to your home country and work based on Japan’s experience”. Knowing this, everyone thinks “?” Because now you can travel and work in SSW
Continue readingThe Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has ordered the closure of a maritime consultancy firm in Binondo, Manila, following a series of surveillance operations and receipt of complaint from a victim of their illegal recruitment activities. The DMW-Migrant Workers Protection Bureau (MWPB), in coordination with the barangay officials of Brgy. 297 and officers of Manila Police District Station 11, padlocked
Continue readingYour Ultimate Guide Working in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia, located in the Middle East, is the largest country in the region and is a hub for international business, trade, and tourism. If you are considering working abroad, Saudi Arabia may be an attractive option. Here’s a guide to help you understand why working in Saudi Arabia can be a great
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The OFW Hospital in Pampanga has served more than 11,000 patients since opening its doors to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families in May last year, Migrant Workers Secretary Susan Ople said today. Doctors and medical staff at the OFW Hospital have also performed 15 minor surgeries and delivered two baby boys, one of them only early this month,
Continue readingHere are some extremely helpful airport tips for travelers: Arrive early: Make sure to arrive at the airport with enough time to check-in, pass through security, and reach your gate before your flight. Pack smart: Pack only what you need and ensure that all your items are properly stored in your carry-on bag and checked-in luggage. Follow the TSA guidelines
Continue readingDocuments to prepare before you board a plane Pre-Departure Overseas Seminar or PDOS Certificate Valid passport Working visa Overseas Employment Certificate or OEC Flight ticket and Boarding pass Employment Contract NBI Clearance Valid government-issued ID with your photo Letter of Guarantee or Letter of Endorsement, if applicable Seaman’s Book, for seafarers What you need to prepare to the Immigration Officer
Continue readingThe Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) simultaneously closed at least three branches of a consultancy firm for alleged illegal recruitment activities of hiring Filipino truck drivers and factory workers to Poland. Migrant Workers Secretary Susan Ople ordered the closure of Idplumen Travel Consultancy Services in San Fernando Pampanga and its two offices in Santiago City, Isabela and in Tabuk City,
Continue readingIf you’ve been looking for ways to advance your career, you may want to research professional certifications related to your field. Most industries have some form of certification that will likely increase your chances of higher pay, better job prospects and new career opportunities. Certifications can validate your IT skills and experience to show employers you have the expertise to
Continue readingMigrant Workers Secretary Susan Ople today said the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) will be holding a special job fair on Saturday, November 19, for former Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Saudi Arabia displaced due to the closure of several mega-construction companies. Job vacancies will be both for the domestic and overseas workforce in partnership with the Department of Labor
Continue readingStarting November 1, 2022, an eArrival Card will be required from all inbound travelers arriving in the Philippines prior to departure from their country of origin. The Bureau of Quarantine observes an e-Arrival Card scan-and-go system in our airports for ease of travel. To ensure enjoyment of this, arriving travelers should register for an e-Arrival Card within 72 hours prior
Continue readingFour years ago, I was asking myself when will be my chance to work in Japan. Did you experience undergoing through a lot of processes, interviews and it feels like you have to wait forever for an update? I know that feeling very well. My family would even ask me if there were updates about my application and couldn’t give
Continue readingThe Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Toronto is reminding aspiring overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) that they do not have to pay placement fees if they want to work in Canada. “We are reminding everyone that Canada is a ‘no placement fee’ country. All fees related to recruitment and employment of foreign workers bound for Canada are shouldered by the
Continue readingReference Number: 2022-405 Release Date: Thursday, October 6, 2022 Table A-1. Results from the August 2022 Labor Force Survey (LFS) Philippines Aug. 2021F Jan. 2022P Feb. 2022P Mar. 2022P Apr. 2022P May 2022P Jun. 2022P Jul. 2022P Aug. 2022P Labor Force Participation Rate (%) 63.6 60.5 63.8 65.4 63.4 64.0 64.8 65.2 66.1 Employment Rate (%) 91.9 93.6 93.6 94.2
Continue readingBABALA ng POEA sa publiko na mag-ingat sa mga taong nag-rerecruit o nangangako ng trabaho sa ibang bansa gamit ang pangalan ng mga POEA-licensed recruitment agency. Kadalasan ay nagpapakilala ang mga ito na konektado sa mga nasabing agency, pero sa katotohanan ay hindi mga empleyado o rehistradong staff. LAHAT ng mag-rerecruit (mangangako, mag-rerefer, mag-popost o mag-aadvertise) pa-abroad ay kinakailangang authorized
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Migrant Workers Secretary Susan Ople today led a team from the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in closing down a Makati-based immigration consultancy firm for allegedly conducting illegal recruitment activities. Migrant Workers Secretary Susan Ople today led a team from the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in closing down a Makati-based immigration consultancy firm for allegedly conducting illegal recruitment activities.
Continue readingTaiwan is encouraging more Filipinos to apply for its foreign English teacher program next year. In 2022 alone, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) Representative Peiyung Hsu said a total of 77 Filipino-English teachers and 11 teaching assistants have been selected from 6,000 applicants. “We welcome more teachers to join the project next year,” he said in a speech on
Continue readingMany countries are stepping up efforts to lure foreign nurses and other medical professionals with promises of expedited visas and better pay No nation is better prepared to help the world staff up its hospitals and clinics than the Philippines, the single largest exporter of nurses The toll of nearly three years of Covid-19 includes millions of nurses broken by
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