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Tuesday, February 14, 2017

OFWs IN GERMANY: MOST GENEROUS LONG DISTANCE LOVERS

Distance is never a hindrance for the OFWs in Germany. They may be miles away from home, their hearts know no bounds especially in expressing their love on Valentine’s Day. Worldremit, a money transfer company, had their way analyzing the remittances sent by OFWs worldwide and to their surprise, OFWs working in Germany are the most generous especially when Valentine's Day comes. They send bigger than the usual remittances. Around average $32.50 more just for the holiday. Following closely were OFWs in Norway who sent on average $24 more, and in New Zealand, who remitted on average $12.5 more during the week around Valentine’s Day, compared to the amount they normally send on a regular basis. Comparative government data isn’t available. According to Central Bank statistics, Filipinos in the U.S. send the most remittances home overall, followed by those in Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. According to World Bank, migrants’ remittances to the Philippines in 2015 reached $28.48 billion, the third highest next to India and China. Millions of Filipinos live and work abroad, sending home remittances that make up about 10 percent of the country's GDP, keeping the Philippine economy upright. Thus the name "modern heroes" is given to the OFWs worldwide. London-based WorldRemit digital money transfer service is available to senders in more than 50 countries, but the data released on Monday, February 13 was specific to remittances sent to the Philippines during the Valentine's Day. Source:Manila Bulletin RECOMMENDED: ON JAKATIA PAWA'S EXECUTION: "WE DID EVERYTHING.." -DFA BELLO ASSURES DECISION ON MORATORIUM MAY COME OUT ANYTIME SOON SEN. JOEL VILLANUEVA SUPPORTS DEPLOYMENT BAN ON HSWS IN KUWAIT AT LEAST 71 OFWS ON DEATH ROW ABROAD DEPLOYMENT MORATORIUM, NOW! -OFW GROUPS BE CAREFUL HOW YOU TREAT YOUR HSWS PRESIDENT DUTERTE WILL VISIT UAE AND KSA, HERE'S WHY MANPOWER AGENCIES AND RECRUITMENT COMPANIES TO BE HIT DIRECTLY BY HSW DEPLOYMENT MORATORIUM IN KUWAIT UAE TO START IMPLEMENTING 5%VAT STARTING 2018 REMEMBER THIS 7 THINGS IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR HOUSEKEEPING JOB IN JAPAN KENYA , THE LEAST TOXIC COUNTRY IN THE WORLD; SAUDI ARABIA, MOST TOXIC "JUNIOR CITIZEN " BILL TO BENEFIT POOR FAMILIES

Distance is never a hindrance for the
OFWs in Germany. They may be miles away from home but their hearts know no bounds especially in expressing their love on Valentine’s Day.

Worldremit, a money transfer company, had their way analyzing the remittances sent by OFWs worldwide and to their surprise, OFWs working in Germany are the most generous especially when Valentine's Day comes. They send bigger than the usual remittances. Around average $32.50 more just for the holiday.

Following closely were OFWs in Norway who sent on average $24 more, and in New Zealand, who remitted on average $12.5 more during the week around Valentine’s Day, compared to the amount they normally send on a regular basis.

Comparative government data isn’t available. According to Central Bank statistics, Filipinos in the U.S. send the most remittances home overall, followed by those in Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.

According to World Bank, migrants’ remittances to the Philippines in 2015 reached $28.48 billion, the third highest next to India and China.

Millions of Filipinos live and work abroad, sending home remittances that make up about 10 percent of the country's GDP, keeping the Philippine economy upright. Thus the name "modern heroes" is given to the OFWs worldwide.

London-based WorldRemit digital money transfer service is available to senders in more than 50 countries, but the data released on Monday, February 13 was specific to remittances sent to the Philippines during the Valentine's Day.

Source:Manila Bulletin

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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.

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Tuesday, February 14, 2017

OFWs IN GERMANY: MOST GENEROUS LONG DISTANCE LOVERS