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So far, 224 Filipino workers (OFWs) who were in Israel have come back home to the Philippines. This happened because of fighting that is happening in Israel. The government helped them get back safely and gave them some money and a place to stay while they waited for their flights. Since armed militants from the Palestinian group Hamas launched their attacks in southern Israel on Oct. 7. the…

Illegal recruitment as per Philippines Regulations

What is illegal recruitment in the Philippine law? Illegal recruitment is any act of canvassing, enlisting, contracting, transporting, utilizing, hiring, or procuring workers and includes referring, contract services, promising or advertising for employment abroad, whether for profit or not, when undertaken by non-licensee or non-holder of authority, as per illegal recruitment as any act of…

Expanded Compulsory Insurance Suspension for “rehires” and “direct hires”

THE Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has suspended the implementation of the Expanded Compulsory Insurance Coverage for land-based “rehires” and “direct hires” as mandated in a department order issued in October 2021. The POEA ordered the suspension of compulsory insurance upon the instructions of Migrant Workers Secretary Ople. In ordering the suspension, it cited the…

The POEA-backed ABIZO OFW mobile app is the best Christmas gift for your loved ones abroad

For OFWs and their families back home, the best present to give and receive this holiday season is the gift of peace of mind. Knowing that your loved ones are being looked after by the government while they are abroad and have a way of contacting authorities anytime, they need helps ease a lot of worries. The ABIZO OFW mobile app is an innovative solution that uses mobile and social networking…

OFW repatriated with the help of Abizo OFW mobile app

For overseas Filipino worker (OFW), Almedo “Ed” Lopez, being alone in an unfamiliar place is challenging, but it’s the only way for him to support his family back home. Earlier this year, Lopez was directly hired by a water bottling company in Fiji Islands. He was soon deployed on a one-year contract to work as a quality supervisor. Hopes were high for him in the beginning but quickly changed…

Abused OFW gets immediate repatriatriation from POEA with help from Abizo OFW App, “Ang kaibigan mo saan man sa mundo”

For overseas Filipino worker (OFW), Almedo “Ed” Lopez, being alone in an unfamiliar place is challenging, but it’s the only way for him to support his family back home. Earlier this year, Lopez was directly hired by Pleass Global Limited, a water bottling company in Namosa, Suva, Fiji Islands. He was soon deployed on a one-year contract to work as a quality supervisor. Hopes were high for him in…

Filipino seafarers stranded on board their vessel in China, situation?

Money sent home by Filipino seafarers account for about 19% of all remittances of overseas Filipino workers in 2018. Filipino seafarers stranded on board their vessel in China for 17 months would be entitled to their salaries until they have returned to the country, even if their employment contract has ended, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) said. The Filipino crew…

JOB: WELDING INSPECTOR LOCATION: Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei-Muara District, Brunei SALARY: BND 1,500.00 – 1,700.00  (approx. 62K PHP) VACANCIES: 10 JOB DESCRIPTION: Checking welding specifications for a job.Ensuring the correct equipment and materials are being used for a weld. Assessing the quality and strength of completed welds. QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of 5 year(s) of working experience…