THOUGHTSKOTO

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

BELLO VOWS MIDDLE EAST DEPLOYMENT BAN IF ANOTHER HSW WILL BE EXECUTED

DOLE Secretary Silvestre Bello III has issued a statement in front of the officials of the recruiting agencies who are deploying OFWs in the Middle East that he will seriously consider to ban OFW deployment in the Middle East if another OFW will be executed.

He also belittled the effect of banning the deployment of OFWs as this will only cover the household workers, who are the most vulnerable for maltreatment, harassment and abuse.
If the temporary deployment ban will take effect, Bello said that he will lift it if the employers will show more compassion to the OFWs especially the HSWs. He reiterated that the government have to make sure that the OFWs are protected and their lives are safe.

Bello said he is closely monitoring the performance of a number of Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) personnel in the Middle East due to numerous complaints against them by OFWs.

Filipino household service workers are in great demand not only in the Middle East but also in Europe and the neighboring countries in SouthEast Asia like Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Japan etc.
If the deployment ban is imposed, may it be a temporary or permanent ban in the Middle East, our HSWs can always look for jobs and get hired in other parts of the world.
Putting Middle East out of the option will not have any effect to the OFWs as they can fit anywhere in the world as long as our embassies can make sure that they are well protected and safe. They can even start a livelihood in the country by availing the assistance offered by the government for returning OFWs.

Read More:

China's plans to hire Filipino household workers to their five major cities including Beijing and Shanghai, was reported at a local newspaper Philippine Star. it could be a big break for the household workers who are trying their luck in finding greener pastures by working overseas China is offering up to P100,000 a month, or about HK$15,000. The existing minimum allowable wage for a foreign domestic helper in Hong Kong is around HK$4,310 per month. Dominador Say, undersecretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), said that talks are underway with Chinese embassy officials on this possibility. China’s five major cities, including Beijing, Shanghai and Xiamen will soon be the haven for Filipino domestic workers who are seeking higher income. DOLE is expected to have further negotiations on the launch date with a delegation from China in September. according to Usec Say, Chinese employers favor Filipino domestic workers for their English proficiency, which allows them to teach their employers’ children. Chinese embassy officials also mentioned that improving ties with the leadership of President Rodrigo Duterte has paved the way for the new policy to materialize. There is presently a strict work visa system for foreign workers who want to enter mainland China. But according Usec. Say, China is serious about the proposal. Philippine Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello said an estimated 200,000 Filipino domestic helpers are presently working illegally in China. With a great demand for skilled domestic workers, Filipino OFWs would have an option to apply using legal processes on their desired higher salary for their sector. Source: ejinsight.com, PhilStar Read More: The effectivity of the Nationwide Smoking Ban or E.O. 26 (Providing for the Establishment of Smoke-free Environment in Public and Enclosed Places) started today, July 23, but only a few seems to be aware of it. President Rodrigo Duterte signed the Executive Order 26 with the citizens health in mind. Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said the executive order is a milestone where the government prioritize public health protection. The smoking ban includes smoking in places such as schools, universities and colleges, playgrounds, restaurants and food preparation areas, basketball courts, stairwells, health centers, clinics, public and private hospitals, hotels, malls, elevators, taxis, buses, public utility jeepneys, ships, tricycles, trains, airplanes, and gas stations which are prone to combustion. The Department of Health urges all the establishments to post "no smoking" signs in compliance with the new executive order. They also appeal to the public to report any violation against the nationwide ban on smoking in public places. Read More: ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS, TYPE KEYWORDS and TITLE OF ARTICLE at the box below Smoking is only allowed in designated smoking areas to be provided by the owner of the establishment. Smoking in private vehicles parked in public areas is also prohibited. What Do You Need To know About The Nationwide Smoking Ban Violators will be fined P500 to P10,000, depending on their number of offenses, while owners of establishments caught violating the EO will face a fine of P5,000 or imprisonment of not more than 30 days. The Department of Health urges all the establishments to post "no smoking" signs in compliance with the new executive order. They also appeal to the public to report any violation against the nationwide ban on smoking in public places. ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO

Dominador Say, undersecretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), said that talks are underway with Chinese embassy officials on this possibility. China’s five major cities, including Beijing, Shanghai and Xiamen will soon be the destination for Filipino domestic workers who are seeking higher income.

Thoughtskoto

Carousel

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

BELLO VOWS MIDDLE EAST DEPLOYMENT BAN IF ANOTHER HSW WILL BE EXECUTED