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Sunday, September 24, 2017

Maltreated OFW In Russia Finally Home

Sunday, January 08, 2017

"I WAS ALSO AN OFW"-Coco Martin

Who would ever think that the actor who is being idolized and fantasized by some people was a former cleaner in Canada?

Yes, the lead man of a hit TV show "Ang Probinsyano" was an OFW who worked abroad at one point in his life.
“I worked as a janitor in Canada for nine months. My father was also an OFW in Korea,” says Coco Martin or Rodel Pacheco Nacianceno offscreen.

He said that being an OFW, he also experienced the real meaning of homesickness when he was in Canada.

As a former OFW who experienced the hardship of being such, Coco decided to give a free show in Saudi Arabia and it was there where he has chosen to help an an OFW to come home and be with his family for Christmas.

Ferdinand Acapulco turn to scavenge garbage bin for food to survive.
Coco Martin, with the help of a local TV station in the Philippines, brought a new hope for him.

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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, December 06, 2016

VIDEO: CLEANER IN SAUDI, FLOODED WITH GIFTS AFTER BEING MOCKED IN SOCIAL MEDIA

A cleaner in Saudi Arabia was mocked on social media after a photo of him looking at jewelry went viral.

The caption read, "he looks as though he is seeing trash."

The Bangladeshi cleaner became a subject of ridicule and mockery , but, hours later, this man has all the luck in the world.

A 38-year-old founder of Twitter page 'Ensaniyat' ( translated as "humanitarianism") Abdullah al Qahtani searched for the man's true identity so that he could help him.
Three hours after he tweeted asking for help, Twitter users found the man. Al Qahtani said, "Some wanted to donate gold sets, others cash, iPhones and Samsung Galaxy phones. Even a rice company wanted to donate rice bags."

Bangladeshi national Nazer al Islam Abdul Karim,65-year-old, said, "I was just doing my job as a cleaner in the municipality and found myself in front of the gold shop."
The man recalled that he saw a flash and the next thing he knew was friends telling him that his photo has already went viral on social media.

I am very happy about the gifts and very thankful."

Al-Qahtani, explained that money is still being sent to Karim as well as bags of rice and honey, return tickets to his home country and two mobile phones - "an iPhone 7 and a Samsung Galaxy".

Social media users, particularly Saudis on Twitter, have vowed to continue sending gifts to Karim, including one user who wants to give him 2,000 Riyal ($530).

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