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Friday, October 21, 2016

NEWS:TWO FILIPINOS NABBED IN KUWAIT FOR SELLING PORK MEAT

TWO FILIPINOS NABBED IN KUWAIT FOR SELLING PORK MEAT

Selling and consuming pork meat or any meat products is strictly prohibited in the Arab countries and considered a serious crime.
In the Philippines,before you go to any Arab countries for work,a pre-departure orientation seminar is conducted to warn the OFWs of the do's and dont's with regards to the host country and this includes not to bring any pork meat or meat products.
In Kuwait,a Filipino couple was arrested for possession and selling pork meat.

In a Facebook post from Ayman Mat,the Filipino couple was arrested by the Ahmadi security men with 30 kilos of pork meat in possession.It is also mentioned that they are selling the said items for KWD9 per kilo.
They were referred to the authorities for further investigation.

However,an unconfirmed claim from the comments said that the two arrested Filipinos are not a couple.The man is the lady's flat holder who doesn't even know that his tenant is selling these items,but the facts are yet to be verified.

(Ayman Mat Facebook post)

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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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Monday, January 11, 2016

Report: Kuwait Giving Amnesty To Illegals

The Kuwait Ministry of Interior announced a partial amnesty for illegal residents in Kuwait.

The amnesty will allow illegal residents to pay their fine, legalize their status or leave the country without being blacklisted. If they chose the latter, they could return on a new visa without any problem.

In order to participate in the amnesty they must come forward to any residency affairs department in the country to rectify their status. F86A2450

Image from kuwaittimes.net
They added that the amnesty will not cover those who will be caught by security personnel. Those who will be caught will face deportation, they have to pay fine, and they will be banned from returning to the country.

According to report the fine for overstaying is KD 2 per day and is capped at a maximum of KD 600.

KUWAIT: The Ministry of Interior announced a partial amnesty yesterday for all illegal residents in Kuwait. Residency...
Posted by DR. CHIE L. Umandap on Sunday, January 10, 2016

Security Media Brig Adel Al-Hashash said, “The ministry will now allow the presence of residency law violators in Kuwait,” He also explained that concerned authorities are tracking violators and fugitives “as they are dealing with them based on an accurate and comprehensive database”.

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Friday, October 21, 2016

NEWS:TWO FILIPINOS NABBED IN KUWAIT FOR SELLING PORK MEAT

Monday, January 11, 2016

Report: Kuwait Giving Amnesty To Illegals