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Sunday, October 28, 2018

19 Filipinas Doing Part-time Jobs At A Halloween Party In Riyadh Arrested And In Danger Of Being Deported

The Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah released a public advisory on avoiding to be getting involved in any activities involving violation of local Saudi laws, customs, morals, and practices following the arrest of 19 overseas Filipino workers (OFW) who were allegedly involved in a Halloween party in Riyadh.

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The Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah released a public advisory on avoiding to be getting involved in any activities involving violation of local Saudi laws, customs, morals, and practices following the arrest of 19 overseas Filipino workers (OFW) who were allegedly involved in a Halloween party in Riyadh. Ads Sponsored Links In a social media post by Hammoud Al Fajrawi, an alleged total of 24 people who organized a Halloween party got arrested and will be subjected to strict actions. It includes two Saudi men, a Sudanian man, a Yemeni man, an Egyptian man and alleged 19 Philippine nationality women. They were all arrested for organizing secret Halloween party in a rented private resort at Thumamah in Riyadh and they also used social media for inviting their friends at the party, which is strictly forbidden in the Kingdom. . Many foreigners from different nationalities women and men in Halloween costumes had been caught. They even found out a lot of illegal foreigners from different nationalities also celebrating Halloween party. The local police received complaints from the citizens those living in Thumamah after they heard loud music in the neighborhood. The people who participated in the said party say that they had been charged for entering to watch the celebration. The 19 Filipinas, however, are just doing part-time jobs as servers during the said alegged Halloween party. They are now in a danger of being deported back to their home country for committing such violation. Filed under the category of Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah, Saudi laws, customs, morals, religious practices, 19 overseas Filipino workers (OFW), Halloween party, Riyadh

In a social media post by Hammoud Al Fajrawi, an alleged total of 24 people who organized a Halloween party got arrested and will be subjected to strict actions. It includes two Saudi men, a Sudanian man, a Yemeni man,
an Egyptian man and
alleged 19 Philippine nationality women. They were all arrested for organizing secret Halloween party in a rented private resort at Thumamah in Riyadh and they also used social media for inviting their friends at the party, which is strictly forbidden in the Kingdom.
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Many foreigners from different nationalities women and men in Halloween costumes had been caught. They even found out a lot of illegal foreigners from different nationalities also celebrating Halloween party.
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The local police received complaints from the citizens those living in Thumamah after they heard loud music in the neighborhood. The people who participated in the said party say that they had been charged for entering to watch the celebration.
The 19 Filipinas, however, are just doing part-time jobs as servers during the said alegged Halloween party. They are now in a danger of being deported back to their home country for committing such violation.

Meanwhile, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Assistant Secretary Elmer Cato said they have seen the viral social media posts but added that there must be an official report from the Philippine embassy in Riyadh.

Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III confirmed that there were 17 overseas Filipino workers arrested.
The OFWs arrested were merely attending the party and were not the organizers.
DOLE has already instructed Filipino officials in Riyadh to monitor the situation.

Filed under the category of Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah, Saudi laws, customs, morals, religious practices, 19 overseas Filipino workers (OFW), Halloween party, Riyadh

JUST IN. DOLE Sec. Silvestre Bello III, kinumpirma ang ulat na may mga OFW na nahuli sa Riyadh, Saudi Arabia dahil sa pagdalo sa isang Halloween party. pic.twitter.com/nmtAfw9aD1
— DZMM TeleRadyo (@DZMMTeleRadyo) October 28, 2018

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The overseas Filipino workers (OFW) helps the economy by the remittances they send to their family which is spent on their daily needs making local commerce move. In spite of the help they give to the economy, OFWs are often vulnerable to abuse and maltreatment abroad especially those who are deployed as household service workers (HSW). Due to lack or very little knowledge about their rights, many OFWs needs equipping and protection. Recently, two pro-OFW bills were already approved in the House Of Representatives: HB 8110 and HB 1700 which aims to empower and protect the OFWs. Ads Sponsored Links The House of Representatives has approved on second reading two measures aimed at empowering and protecting overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). In a statement by Bagong Henerasyon Party-list Rep. Bernadette Herrera-Dy, she said that the Congress approved House Bill (HB) No. 8110, which proposes a standard handbook on the rights and responsibilities of OFWs, and House Bill 1700, granting OFWs the right to equal protection on money claims. Under HB 8110, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) is mandated to develop, publish, disseminate, and update a handbook on the rights and responsibilities of migrant workers. They shall also be the lead agency in implementing an intensified program against illegal recruitment activities. The bill also provides that the handbook shall be written in words that can be easily understood, with translation in the local language as may be necessary. On the other hand, HB 1700 is seeking to amend Republic Act No. 8042, or the “Migrant Workers and Filipino Migrants Act of 1995”, by removing the clause "or for three months for every year of the unexpired term whichever is less" found on the fifth paragraph of Section 10 of the law which refers to money claims for the unexpired portion of a migrant worker's contract. Under the measure, a worker shall be entitled to the full reimbursement of his placement fee and deduction made with interest at 12% per annum in case of termination of overseas employment without just, valid or authorized cause as defined by law or contract, or any unauthorized deduction from the migrant worker’s salary. Filed under the category of overseas Filipino workers, remittances, economy, abuse, maltreatment, household service workers, HB 8110, HB 1700, House Of Representatives, OFW, HSW

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Many Filipinos especially those in the remote areas of the country. They can only avail of medical attention once in a blue moon through medical missions coming from non-government organizations (NGO's) and other health advocacy groups. Instances also happen where citizens, even at the heart of the city suffer illnesses and just succumb to their deaths without having treated due to expensive medications and hospitalization. Soon, all Filipinos will have access to free health services including the families of the overseas Filipino workers (OFW). This situation is about to change as the new universal health bill was already approved and soon to be enacted as a law. The Senate passed on third and final reading a bill that seeks to provide adequate health care services to Filipinos. The senators unanimously voted for the approval of Senate Bill #1986 also known as the "Universal Health Care Bill." President Rodrigo Duterte wanted it to be certified urgent and called for the proposed measure's passage at the Senate. Ads Sponsored Links With this law being enacted, Filipinos will be given health care coverage and benefits under the National Health Security Program, which replaces the National Health Insurance Program or Philhealth. Under the universal health care law, "contributors" or those who have the capacity to pay will have to pay for their premiums while the government will shoulder the contributions of non-contributors. Funds for the subsidy will be included in the annual General Appropriations Act as well as sin taxes from cigarettes will also be a major source of funding for the policy. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, who authored the bill when he was still a party-list representative, thanked the Senate for passing what he considers to be a "groundbreaking" law. The House of Representative had previously passed a version of the bill (House Bill No 5784) in September 2017. The President's move in certifying the bill as urgent shows the administration's "unrelenting commitment to provide the marginalized and disadvantaged with sufficient and better health care services," Roque said. Filed under the category of Filipinos, non-government organizations (NGO's), health advocacy groups, free health services, universal health bill, Senate, Universal Health Care Bill, President Rodrigo Duterte

As overseas Filipino workers (OFW) working in an unfamiliar territory, we feel comfortable whenever we see a compatriot or a fellow Filipino abroad. In some instances, very unfortunate things happen like getting into a trouble because of a fellow Filipino. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Consulate General in Saudi Arabia confirmed that an OFW was stabbed and killed by a fellow OFW in Jeddah, KSA. Ads Sponsored Links A Filipino was stabbed and killed by a fellow Filipino in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, according to the confirmation of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). The victim (name withheld) was a 29-year-old from Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao, who worked as a family driver in Jeddah. The suspect (name withheld), a 34-year-old from Capiz, also a driver for the same family The suspect remains under police custody after he was arrested immediately after the incident. The two "allegedly engaged in a fistfight in front of the house of their employer that ended in the victim getting fatally stabbed by his fellow driver." The motive of the stabbing is still unknown. The Consulate General and the Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Jeddah will extend full assistance to both Filipinos as well as their families. The victim is set for a vacation to the Philippines soon but the incident turned out to be unfortunate that he will come home inside a box. Consul General Edgar Badajos said that the suspect is facing a death sentence as per Saudi Sharia law. However, since they are both Filipinos, it is possible that the victim's family could instead He assured that they will render assistance to help both OFWs. Filed under the category of overseas Filipino workers, Filipino abroad, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Saudi Arabia, stabbed, Jeddah, KSA

Two Bills For OFWS: HB 8110 And HB 1700 Now Approved In Congress

More often, families with overseas Filipino workers (OFW) rely on their OFW breadwinner in providing their needs and without doing any efforts to have extra income. They use the money they receive to pay their bills, rents, mortgages, etc. They tend to spend the remittances they receive and wait for the next remittance when the money is over without any savings. This is the reason why no matter how long the OFWs exhaust themselves working overseas, they are still coming home broke and without any savings. Encouraging our spouse or anyone who is responsible for the remittances you send to save could be a great help and could guarantee a hassle-free retirement, much more if they placed this savings to a profitable investment. Ads Sponsored Links Stick to a budget schedule Convince your spouse to make a monthly budget and commit to saving a portion of the monthly remittance. They could also spend the remaining part of the budget after setting aside the savings. No matter how small the savings, it could mean a lot after a period of time you regularly do it. Use the credit card wisely or do not use it at all Credit cards could be an advantage when purchasing but it can also lure the holder to spend more. Whenever possible, avoid using credit cards and use cash instead. It would save you from paying extra charges and interests which can really raise your spending. The best rule should be, do not spend the money you do not have. Always make a list of important things to buy Many OFW spouses tend to go on a shopping spree just after receiving the remittance and let their impulses lead in which items they like to buy at the very moment without putting their priorities on the things they really needed. Encourage them to develop a habit and discipline of making a list of the things they need to prioritize during shopping and strictly follow what is on the list to avoid spending too much on the things that are not really important. Live a lifestyle that suits your income Many OFW spouses live like one day millionaire. after claiming the remittances you sent, they will go straight to the mall, eat at the fast-food chain of their choice, go on a shopping spree buying what they want without even thinking if they still have the money to go through the month until the next remittance. If their budget got short, they would borrow money from someone which would cause the next budget to bear the shortage and the cycle goes on. There's nothing wrong with being generous but not too much Advise your spouse to exercise caution when giving help to extended families, relatives or friends. There is nothing wrong with extending help but there has to be a limitation. This would avoid them to become dependent on your assistance that they would knock your everytime they need financial help. Working overseas is not forever and you will eventually come home for good. It is you and your spouse who need to work hand-in-hand to succeed. Together you must find ways to take care of your finances and save for the future of your family. Filed under the category of overseas Filipino workers, extra income, bills, rents, mortgages, remittances, working overseas, retirement, investment, savings

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Wednesday, October 04, 2017

Good News OFWs! Bureau of Customs Suspended The Implementation of CMO 04-2017 And CAO 05-2016- BOC

Friday, August 25, 2017

OFWs Most Trusted Cargo Companies. Is Your Preferred Cargo Company On The List?

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For every OFWs, the "balikbayan box" is very sacred and important because it represents the sender itself. It is their way to make up for the days that they wish to come home to their families but they couldn't.
Before an OFW can send the box ,they spend a lot of time trying to fill it up. Waiting for every sale where they can save a lot in buying bulk items. Skipping meals and snacks to save every single penny to be used in buying goods that their loved ones has requested during their chats. A new pair shoes for bro, a nice cozy bag for sis, a set of toiletries for the in-laws or a lot of bath soap for the relatives. They usually send these boxes a few months before the holiday season.
The box is finally packed and ready. The only factor that could determine whether these boxes will be home safely is by choosing a right cargo forwarding company because if you entrusted it to the cargo companies which licenses are either expired, cancelled or worse, belong to the blacklisted cargo companies, it might never reach home and your sacrifices will come to waste.

We conducted a quick survey and ask the Overseas Filipino Workers about their most trusted cargo forwarding companies.

*Note: All of the cargo companies listed in here are from the opinion of various OFWs located in different parts of he world. We do not endorse any cargo companies and you can send your balikbayan boxes to them at your own risk. We recommend that you deal only with licensed and DTI accredited cargo forwarders only. To make sure that you are sending your cargos to accredited cargo companies approved by the DTI, you may refer to this LIST.

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Here are the list of the OFWs most trusted cargo forwarders:

AMAZING SPEED -HONG KONG

For every OFWs, the "balikbayan box" is very sacred and important because it represents the sender itself. It is their way to make up for the days that they wish to come home to their families but they couldn't. Before an OFW can send the box ,they spend a lot of time trying to fill it up. Waiting for every sale where they can save a lot in buying bulk items. Skipping meals and snacks to save every single penny to be used in buying goods that their loved ones has requested during their chats. A new pair shoes for bro, a nice cozy bag for sis, a set of toiletries for the in-laws or a lot of bath soap for the relatives. They usually send these boxes a few months before the holiday season. The box is finally packed and ready. The only factor that could determine whether these boxes will be home safely is by choosing a right cargo forwarding company because if you entrusted it to the cargo companies which licenses are either expired, cancelled or worse, belong to the blacklisted cargo companies, it might never reach home and your sacrifices will come to waste. We conducted a quick survey and ask the Overseas Filipino Workers about their most trusted cargo forwarding companies. *Note: All of the cargo companies listed in here are from the opinion of various OFWs located in different parts of he world. We do not endorse any cargo companies and you can send your balikbayan boxes to them at your own risk. We recommend that you deal only with licensed and DTI accredited cargo forwarders only. To make sure that you are sending your cargos to accredited cargo companies approved by the DTI, you may refer to this LIST. "Advertisements" Here are the list of the OFWs most trusted cargo forwarders: AMAZING SPEED -HONG KONG A FREIGHT- HONGKONG ASIAN DRAGON DOOR TO DOOR CARGO CARAVAN CARGO CONOR EEC MANILA CARGO FLOMIC -ABU DHABI FRICO -DUBAI FOREX BAHRAIN FEDEX FALCON CARGO KUWAIT FILEX CARGO GOLDWINGS EXPRESS CARGO GP EXPRESS GOLDEN BIRD GENEX –HONGKONG LBC LAGUNA LAKERS-KSA MAKATI EXPRESS iMEREX MSM CARGO PINAS CARGO SKY FREIGHT-QATAR SHAHER CARGO SUPER ACE CARGO TRICO WESTERN EXPRESS CARGO WORLDWIDE ELITE EXPRESS -HONG KONG To remind you once again, you can double check the names of the following cargo forwarders to make sure that they are accredited by the DTI and they do not belong to the blacklisted cargo forwarders. Every contents of the balikbayan box embodies OFWs blood, sweat and tears and the only thing that can equal it are the genuine smiling faces of joy from our family as they open it, giving us the feeling that we are also home with them. "Sponsored Links" Read More: A female Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) working in Saudi Arabia was killed by an unknown gunman in Cabatuan, Isabela on Sunday. The OFW is in the country to enjoy her vacation and to celebrate her bithday with her loved ones. The victim's mother, Betty Ordonez, said that Jenny Constantino, 29, arrived in the country from Saudi Arabia for a vacation. 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. ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO

A FREIGHT- HONGKONG

ASIAN DRAGON DOOR TO DOOR CARGO

CARAVAN CARGO

CONOR

EEC MANILA CARGO

FLOMIC

FRICO

FOREX CARGO

FEDEX

FALCON CARGO

FILEX CARGO

GOLDWINGS EXPRESS CARGO

GP EXPRESS

GOLDEN BIRD

GENEX –HONGKONG

LBC

LAGUNA LAKERS-KSA

MAKATI EXPRESS

iMEREX

MSM CARGO

PINAS CARGO

SKY FREIGHT-QATAR

SHAHER CARGO

SUPER ACE CARGO

TRICO

WESTERN EXPRESS CARGO

WORLDWIDE ELITE EXPRESS -HONG KONG

To remind you once again, you can double check the names of the following cargo forwarders to make sure that they are accredited by the DTI and they do not belong to the blacklisted cargo forwarders.

Every contents of the balikbayan box embodies OFWs blood, sweat and tears and the only thing that can equal it are the genuine smiling faces of joy from our family as they open it, giving us the feeling that we are also home with them.

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The OFW is in the country to enjoy her vacation and to celebrate her bithday with her loved ones. The victim's mother, Betty Ordonez, said that Jenny Constantino, 29, arrived in the country from Saudi Arabia for a vacation.

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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