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The Philippines and Singapore have agreed to hold exploratory talks on the hiring and deployment of nurses, medical professionals and other Filipino health care workers under a government-to-government arrangement. The agreement is contained in a Joint Communique signed Wednesday by Migrant Workers Secretary Susan Ople and Singaporean Health Minister Ong Ye Kung. “We acknowledge the recognition given by the Singaporean

In celebration of the 122nd Philippine Civil Service Anniversary, the Civil Service Commission (CSC), in partnership with JobStreet.com, will conduct the 2022 Government Online Career Fair (GOCF). The GOCF is a week-long online event scheduled on 19-23 September 2022 during which government agencies and job seekers may converge virtual environment to exchange information about job openings. Government agencies from across the

Employees who report for work during weather disturbances are entitled to full regular pay provided that they have worked for not less than six hours, said Labor Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma. The directive was contained in Labor Advisory No. 17, Series of 2022 issued by Secretary Laguesma to guide private sector employers on the suspension of work and the appropriate

Migrant Workers Secretary Susan Ople today said her department will be imposing stricter measures to protect the rights and welfare of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), particularly domestic workers. “Safeguarding the rights and welfare of our migrant workers is at the heart of the DMW’s programs, services, and agreements. We will always strive to do our best amid so many challenges

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is accepting applications for 600 Filipino registered nurses for partner hospitals and elderly care centers in Germany under the Triple Win Project (TWP). The TWP, which started in 2013, has been commissioned by the German Federal Employment Agency (ZAV/BA) and is being implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschafts fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH in partnership

Following instructions from Migrant Workers Secretary Susan “Toots” V. Ople, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has suspended the implementation of the Expanded Compulsory Insurance Coverage for land-based “rehires” and “direct hires” mandated in a department order issued in October 2021. In ordering the suspension, the POEA cited in an advisory dated 05 August 2022, the improving global health situation

Taiwan has approved an increase in salaries of newly-hired foreign workers, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced on Friday. In a press conference, DMW Secretary Susan Ople said the country’s labor attaches on the island reported that the wage hike will mainly benefit caregivers and domestic workers. “The application of wage increase only covers new hires, transferred workers, and

Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Susan “Toots” V. Ople today announced the appointment of key DMW officials, describing them as “a mix of seasoned government officials and new faces who share a commitment to serve our Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).” “Together, we will make the DMW a secure home for our OFWs and their families,” Ople said. Ople said

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has designated television personality Arnaldo Arevalo “Arnell” Ignacio as head of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), Malacañang announced on Wednesday. Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles confirmed Ignacio’s appointment in a statement. “We confirm the appointment of Mr. Ignacio as Executive Director Admin. V of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration,” Cruz-Angeles said. Malacañang has yet to release