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Showing posts with label Middle East. Show all posts
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Tuesday, July 02, 2019

What's The Best Country to Work and Live in the Middle East?




It is no secrets that many countries in the Middle East have been a home for many overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). According to the recent report of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), five countries in the Middle East are included in the Top 10 Destination of OFWs. Saudi Arabia remains a top destination of OFWs followed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in second place; Qatar in fifth; Kuwait in sixth and Bahrain in ninth place. But many of you may ask, what is the best place to live and work in the Middle East? We all know that working abroad is not easy and expatriate are also struggling with poor job satisfaction and high cost of living. Quality of Life According to the report of Expat Insider 2018 that surveyed 68 countries, Bahrain and the UAE offer an above-average quality of life for expats as they ranked 20th and 25th respectively. Saudi Arabia as a top destination of OFWs ranked 67th and Kuwait in 68th as countries that provide the worst quality of life for foreign workers. Health and Well-Being In spite of the fact that Gulf countries struggle to perform well in Health and Well-Being, the best-performing country in the Middle East in this category is Bahrain ranking 25th overall while Kuwait comes second to the last. The best and most affordable healthcare in the region can be found in Qatar, where 64% of expats say that healthcare is affordable but in terms of the quality of the environment or well being, Qatar ranks falls at 50th. Oman, on the other hand, is the top performer for quality of the environment with more than eight in 10 or 81 percent rating the environment quality well. Safety & Security In terms of safety and security, UAE ranked number 9 while Oman follows at number 10. There are 60% of expats in Oman that believes safety and security come from the political stability of the country while 94% of the respondents attest to the peacefulness of the country. On the other hand, expats in UAE gives a high rating in terms of political stability, but UAE stands out particularly for personal safety with 97 percent of expats feeling safe. Both Bahrain and Qatar also rank comparatively well in the same subcategory, placing 23rd and 21st, respectively. Best Family Life In the Family Life Index, Bahrain is the only Gulf country that makes it to the Top 10 out of 50 ranked countries. It is followed by Qatar at 27th; UAE in 31st; Oman in 42nd while Saudi Arabia and Kuwait fall in 49th and 48th respectively. Quality of Education Bahrain leads the way in the Quality of Education subcategory at ranked no. 3. It is followed by Qatar in 14th place. On the contrary, the quality of education in Saudi Arabia is considered worst among parents as it pegged in ranked 48th. Household Income Enough to Cover Costs In all six Gulf States, finances were among the three most important reasons for expats to move there. However, only four out of the six perform moderately well in the Personal Finance Index. Bahrain still on top at ranked 22 followed by Oman at 24th place out of 68 countries. Considered to be on average are Qatar and Saudi Arabia in ranked 30th and 31st respectively. Worst is Kuwait in ranked 50th while UAE falls in the bottom 10 at rank 59th — which means, salary is not really enough to sustain daily living in the UAE. Settling Down! Bahrain is the perfect fit for expats as it ranked 1st while Saudi Arabia and Kuwait are considered to be a worst-performing country under 'Feeling at Home' category with ranks at 67th and 68th in Ease of Settling Index. Qatar also performs poorly in 41st position while Oman is in rank 16 and UAE in 26th place. More than eight out of 10 expats find it easy to settle down in Bahrain. Job Satisfaction In terms of job satisfaction among expat workers, Bahrain places first in the Working Abroad Index but there is clear dissatisfaction among expat in the Middle East regarding their working life. Under this category, Qatar ranks 35th followed by Oman in 39th and UAE in 46th — all perform below average. Saudi Arabia and Kuwait are once more back in the worst place as they ranked 64th and 66th place, respectively. Overall job satisfaction in the Gulf region is low however it said that overall job security is even worse: Bahrain remains the only haven of job stability in the region, with seven in ten expats saying that they feel secure in their job compared to 59% worldwide. All five remaining Gulf States rank inside the bottom 15 countries for this factor.


It is no secrets that many countries in the Middle East have been a home for many overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). According to the recent report of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), five countries in the Middle East are included in the Top 10 Destination of OFWs. Saudi Arabia remains a top destination of OFWs followed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in second place; Qatar in fifth; Kuwait in sixth and Bahrain in ninth place.

But many of you may ask, what is the best place to live and work in the Middle East? We all know that working abroad is not easy and expatriate are also struggling with poor job satisfaction and high cost of living.

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Quality of Life


According to the report of Expat Insider 2018 that surveyed 68 countries, Bahrain and the UAE offer an above-average quality of life for expats as they ranked 20th and 25th respectively. Saudi Arabia as a top destination of OFWs ranked 67th and Kuwait in 68th as countries that provide the worst quality of life for foreign workers.

Health and Well-Being

In spite of the fact that Gulf countries struggle to perform well in Health and Well-Being, the best-performing country in the Middle East in this category is Bahrain ranking 25th overall while Kuwait comes second to the last.

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The best and most affordable healthcare in the region can be found in Qatar, where 64% of expats say that healthcare is affordable but in terms of the quality of the environment or well being, Qatar ranks falls at 50th. Oman, on the other hand, is the top performer for quality of the environment with more than eight in 10 or 81 percent rating the environment quality well.

Safety & Security

In terms of safety and security, UAE ranked number 9 while Oman follows at number 10. There are 60% of expats in Oman that believes safety and security come from the political stability of the country while 94% of the respondents attest to the peacefulness of the country.

On the other hand, expats in UAE gives a high rating in terms of political stability, but UAE stands out particularly for personal safety with 97 percent of expats feeling safe. Both Bahrain and Qatar also rank comparatively well in the same subcategory, placing 23rd and 21st, respectively.

Best Family Life

In the Family Life Index, Bahrain is the only Gulf country that makes it to the Top 10 out of 50 ranked countries. It is followed by Qatar at 27th; UAE in 31st; Oman in 42nd while Saudi Arabia and Kuwait fall in 49th and 48th respectively.

Quality of Education

Bahrain leads the way in the Quality of Education subcategory at ranked no. 3. It is followed by Qatar in 14th place. On the contrary, the quality of education in Saudi Arabia is considered worst among parents as it pegged in ranked 48th.

Household Income Enough to Cover Costs

In all six Gulf States, finances were among the three most important reasons for expats to move there. However, only four out of the six perform moderately well in the Personal Finance Index.

Bahrain still on top at ranked 22 followed by Oman at 24th place out of 68 countries. Considered to be on average are Qatar and Saudi Arabia in ranked 30th and 31st respectively. Worst is Kuwait in ranked 50th while UAE falls in the bottom 10 at rank 59th — which means, salary is not really enough to sustain daily living in the UAE.

Settling Down!

Bahrain is the perfect fit for expats as it ranked 1st while Saudi Arabia and Kuwait are considered to be a worst-performing country under 'Feeling at Home' category with ranks at 67th and 68th in Ease of Settling Index. Qatar also performs poorly in 41st position while Oman is in rank 16 and UAE in 26th place. More than eight out of 10 expats find it easy to settle down in Bahrain.

Job Satisfaction

In terms of job satisfaction among expat workers, Bahrain places first in the Working Abroad Index but there is clear dissatisfaction among expat in the Middle East regarding their working life.

Under this category, Qatar ranks 35th followed by Oman in 39th and UAE in 46th — all perform below average. Saudi Arabia and Kuwait are once more back in the worst place as they ranked 64th and 66th place, respectively.

Overall job satisfaction in the Gulf region is low however it said that overall job security is even worse: Bahrain remains the only haven of job stability in the region, with seven in ten expats saying that they feel secure in their job compared to 59% worldwide. All five remaining Gulf States rank in the bottom of the list.


This article is filed under Filipino workers, hiring Filipino workers, jobs abroad, Middle East, expatriate workers and Saudi Arabia.


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Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Working Outside Under Extreme Heat Is Prohibited In KSA

During summer, workers are restricted to work under the scorching heat of the Middle Eastern sun which elevates up to more than fifty degrees Celsius. It could cook an egg if you place it directly on the asphalt during midday. Just imagine how this extreme temperature does to a person who is just standing by outside, more so if you are doing hard labor under extreme heat. 
During summer, workers are restricted to work under the scorching heat of the Middle Eastern sun which elevates up to more than fifty degrees Celsius. It could cook an egg if you place it directly on the asphalt during midday. Just imagine how this extreme temperature does to a person who is just standing by outside, more so if you are doing hard labor under extreme heat. Ads The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh had released an advisory stating that workers should not be allowed to work under direct extreme heat during the period from 12:00 noon to 3:00pm during summer which usually falls from June15 to September 15 every year. The Ministry of Labor and Social Development in Saudi Arabia implements an occupational safety and health (OSH) management system since July 1, 2018, in order to develop national regulations and motivate employers to create attractive, safe and healthy work environments. The ministry had also “launch inspection rounds to make sure employers comply with the guidelines.” Spokesman Khaled Abalkhail said that those who will violate the regulation will be fined according to the magnitude of the offense. The people are urged to report any violation to the ministry on its customer service number (19911). Ads Sponsored Links Famous for its oppressively arid climate and extreme temperature, much of the Middle Eastern terrain is uninhabited. Temperatures can reach a scorching 140 ºF / 60° C during the summer months, the heat so intense that exposure can be fatal. Direct exposure to extreme heat may cause an inability to concentrate, muscle cramps, rash, severe thirst, heat exhaustion. heat stroke.

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During summer, workers are restricted to work under the scorching heat of the Middle Eastern sun which elevates up to more than fifty degrees Celsius. It could cook an egg if you place it directly on the asphalt during midday. Just imagine how this extreme temperature does to a person who is just standing by outside, more so if you are doing hard labor under extreme heat. Ads The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh had released an advisory stating that workers should not be allowed to work under direct extreme heat during the period from 12:00 noon to 3:00pm during summer which usually falls from June15 to September 15 every year. The Ministry of Labor and Social Development in Saudi Arabia implements an occupational safety and health (OSH) management system since July 1, 2018, in order to develop national regulations and motivate employers to create attractive, safe and healthy work environments. The ministry had also “launch inspection rounds to make sure employers comply with the guidelines.” Spokesman Khaled Abalkhail said that those who will violate the regulation will be fined according to the magnitude of the offense. The people are urged to report any violation to the ministry on its customer service number (19911). Ads Sponsored Links Famous for its oppressively arid climate and extreme temperature, much of the Middle Eastern terrain is uninhabited. Temperatures can reach a scorching 140 ºF / 60° C during the summer months, the heat so intense that exposure can be fatal. Direct exposure to extreme heat may cause an inability to concentrate, muscle cramps, rash, severe thirst, heat exhaustion. heat stroke.
The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh had released an advisory stating that workers should not be allowed to work under direct extreme heat during the period from 12:00 noon to 3:00pm during summer which usually falls from June15 to September 15 every year.

The Ministry of Labor and Social Development in Saudi Arabia implements an occupational safety and health (OSH) management system since July 1, 2018, in order to develop national regulations and motivate employers to create attractive, safe and healthy work environments.

The ministry had also “launch inspection rounds to make sure employers comply with the guidelines.” 
Spokesman Khaled Abalkhail said that those who will violate the regulation will be fined according to the magnitude of the offense.

The people are urged to report any violation to the ministry on its customer service number (19911).

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During summer, workers are restricted to work under the scorching heat of the Middle Eastern sun which elevates up to more than fifty degrees Celsius. It could cook an egg if you place it directly on the asphalt during midday. Just imagine how this extreme temperature does to a person who is just standing by outside, more so if you are doing hard labor under extreme heat. Ads The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh had released an advisory stating that workers should not be allowed to work under direct extreme heat during the period from 12:00 noon to 3:00pm during summer which usually falls from June15 to September 15 every year. The Ministry of Labor and Social Development in Saudi Arabia implements an occupational safety and health (OSH) management system since July 1, 2018, in order to develop national regulations and motivate employers to create attractive, safe and healthy work environments. The ministry had also “launch inspection rounds to make sure employers comply with the guidelines.” Spokesman Khaled Abalkhail said that those who will violate the regulation will be fined according to the magnitude of the offense. The people are urged to report any violation to the ministry on its customer service number (19911). Ads Sponsored Links Famous for its oppressively arid climate and extreme temperature, much of the Middle Eastern terrain is uninhabited. Temperatures can reach a scorching 140 ºF / 60° C during the summer months, the heat so intense that exposure can be fatal. Direct exposure to extreme heat may cause an inability to concentrate, muscle cramps, rash, severe thirst, heat exhaustion. heat stroke.
Famous for its oppressively arid climate and extreme temperature, much of the Middle Eastern terrain is uninhabited. Temperatures can reach a scorching 140 ºF / 60° C during the summer months, the heat so intense that exposure can be fatal.
Direct exposure to extreme heat may cause an inability to concentrate, muscle cramps, rash, severe thirst, heat exhaustion. heat stroke.
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Friday, May 31, 2019

Eid Holiday Schedules In UAE, KSA And Other Gulf Countries

After the month-long consecration in observance of Ramadan among Muslim countries in the Middle East and other countries where there are followers of Islam, long holidays will follow in observance of the Eid Al Fitr.
This year Eid will be celebrated on the 4th or 5th of June, depending on the sighting of the new moon. The date of Eid changes every year, according to the lunar-based Islamic calendar.
After the month-long consecration in observance of Ramadan among Muslim countries in the Middle East and other countries where there are followers of Islam, long holidays will follow in observance of the Eid Al Fitr. This year Eid will be celebrated on the 4th or 5th of June, depending on the sighting of the new moon. The date of Eid changes every year, according to the lunar-based Islamic calendar. Ads Here are the holiday schedules for Eid Al Fitr in different Gulf countries: In Saudi Arabia, the First day of Eid al Fitr will be on June 4, 2019, and the holidays will be most likely to last until June 6. In Kuwait, The Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced today a three-day Eid Al Fitr holiday from Tuesday, June 4 till Thursday, June 6. Official working hours will resume on Sunday, June 9, whether Eid fell on Tuesday or not. A three-day holiday has been announced for the private sector, from June 4 to June 6, 2019, in Oman. "Eid Al-Fitr holidays for employees in ministries, public bodies, and other units of the administrative apparatus of the state will be from Tuesday, 29th of Ramadan, 4 June to the end of the 3rd of Shawwal," added the Oman News Agency. The UAE has announced a seven-day official Eid Al Fitr holiday for the public sector. According to a brief statement issued on Twitter, following the directives of The President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE Cabinet announced that the Eid Al Fitr holiday for the public sector will start on Sunday, June 2, for one week, with work resuming on Sunday, June 9. Following the directives of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE Cabinet announces Eid Al Fitr holiday for the public sector to start on Sunday 2nd of June, for one week, with work resuming on Sunday 9th of June. #UAEGov — UAEGov (@uaegov) May 26, 2019 In Qatar, the Amiri Diwan has announced that Eid al-Fitr holidays for the ministries, other government organizations, and the general authorities and institutions will start on Sunday, June 2 and end on Monday, June 10. State employees will resume work on Tuesday, June 11. Ads Sponsored Links In the Philippines, President Duterte declared June 5 as a public holiday in observance of the Islamic holiday. Eid al-Adha, which means ‘festival of the sacrifice’ will be observed approximately two months after Eid al-Fitr and culturally is considered a bigger event. It coincides with the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, known as Hajj, which every Muslim is expected to undergo at least once during their lifetime if they are physically and financially able.

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 Here are the holiday schedules for Eid Al Fitr in different Gulf countries:


 In Saudi Arabia, the First day of Eid al Fitr will be on June 4, 2019, and the holidays will be most likely to last until June 6.


In Kuwait, The Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced today a three-day Eid Al Fitr holiday from Tuesday, June 4 till Thursday, June 6.

Official working hours will resume on Sunday, June 9, whether Eid fell on Tuesday or not. 

A three-day holiday has been announced for the private sector, from June 4 to June 6, 2019, in Oman.
"Eid Al-Fitr holidays for employees in ministries, public bodies, and other units of the administrative apparatus of the state will be from Tuesday, 29th of Ramadan, 4 June to the end of the 3rd of Shawwal," added the Oman News Agency.

The UAE has announced a seven-day official Eid Al Fitr holiday for the public sector.
According to a brief statement issued on Twitter, following the directives of The President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE Cabinet announced that the Eid Al Fitr holiday for the public sector will start on Sunday, June 2, for one week, with work resuming on Sunday, June 9.


In Qatar,  the Amiri Diwan has announced that Eid al-Fitr holidays for the ministries, other government organizations, and the general authorities and institutions will start on Sunday, June 2 and end on Monday, June 10. State employees will resume work on Tuesday, June 11.

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In the Philippines, President Duterte declared June 5 as a public holiday in observance of the Islamic holiday.

 Eid al-Adha, which means ‘festival of the sacrifice’ will be observed approximately two months after Eid al-Fitr and culturally is considered a bigger event. It coincides with the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, known as Hajj, which every Muslim is expected to undergo at least once during their lifetime if they are physically and financially able.
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Sunday, May 19, 2019

OFW Shares Struggles During Ramadan

Arabs are usually generous during the holy month of Ramadan, a month-long prayer and fasting This are the times they are giving "Hadiya" or gift as goodwill to their workers or anyone. When I was working in Kuwait, there were times that a random person will give kinds of stuff like food or money to the street sweepers during Ramadan. The working hours are also shorter than usual allowing more rest time for the workers in companies.
Arabs are usually generous during the holy month of Ramadan, a month-long prayer and fasting This are the times they are giving "Hadiya" or gift as goodwill to their workers or anyone. When I was working in Kuwait, there were times that a random person will give kinds of stuff like food or money to the street sweepers during Ramadan. The working hours are also shorter than usual allowing more rest time for the workers in companies. Ads Arabs are usually generous during the holy month of Ramadan, a month-long prayer and fasting This are the times they are giving "Hadiya" or gift as goodwill to their workers or anyone. When I was working in Kuwait, there were times that a random person will give kinds of stuff like food or money to the street sweepers during Ramadan. The working hours are also shorter than usual allowing more rest time for the workers in companies. This story appears to be different from an overseas Filipino worker who works as a household service worker (HSW) in Saudi Arabia. During this season where others enjoy receiving benefits and freebies from the Arabs, there are others who do not get the same thing. Instead, their workloads increase. Others are not even given adequate food. OFW Rosemarie Silapan, in a social media post which later taken down, shows a photo of a situation of household workers consuming the excess food of their employers. Due to an issue saying that Silapan grabbed the post from another person, she removed it from her social media wall and posted another photo which reflects the same situation. Ads Sponsored Links It is a reality that many OFWs like Silapan endure hardships beyond they could imagine before deciding to leave their families behind for the hope of a better future. In the said photo, after the break of the fasting, while their sponsor finished their meal, the household workers scavenge on the leftovers. It is their only chance of getting full. According to Silapan, they were not given adequate food by their employer.

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Arabs are usually generous during the holy month of Ramadan, a month-long prayer and fasting This are the times they are giving "Hadiya" or gift as goodwill to their workers or anyone. When I was working in Kuwait, there were times that a random person will give kinds of stuff like food or money to the street sweepers during Ramadan. The working hours are also shorter than usual allowing more rest time for the workers in companies.
This story appears to be different from an overseas Filipino worker who works as a household service worker (HSW) in Saudi Arabia.
During this season where others enjoy receiving benefits and freebies from the Arabs, there are others who do not get the same thing. Instead, their workloads increase. Others are not even given adequate food.
OFW Rosemarie Silapan, in a social media post which later taken down, shows a photo of a situation of household workers consuming the excess food of their employers. Due to an issue saying that Silapan grabbed the post from another person, she removed it from her social media wall and posted another photo which reflects the same situation.
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It is a reality that many OFWs like Silapan endure hardships beyond they could imagine before deciding to leave their families behind for the hope of a better future. In the said photo, after the break of the fasting, while their sponsor finished their meal, the household workers scavenge on the leftovers. It is their only chance of getting full. According to Silapan, they were not given adequate food by their employer. 
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Thursday, January 31, 2019

Saudi Issues Licenses For Live Shows In Cafes And Restaurants In The Kingdom

Saudi Arabia is gearing up to make the region a top entertainment destination in the Middle East. They are now beginning to issue licenses for live entertainment shows in cafes and restaurants across the kingdom.
Saudi Arabia is gearing up to make the region a top entertainment destination in the Middle East. They are now beginning to issue licenses for live entertainment shows in cafes and restaurants across the kingdom. Ads 2019 is shaping up to be the entertainment year in Saudi Arabia. General Entertainment Authority Chairman Turki Al-Sheikh said that the entertainment programs aim to transform Saudi Arabia into one of the top 10 international entertainment destinations. In this accord, the GEA has negotiated long-term contracts with more than 100 local and international partners. Restaurants and cafes will also be able to apply for entertainment licenses. Traditional and culturally significant local events feature prominently in the plans. Although many of these events and attractions have not been seen in Saudi Arabia for many years, Al-Sheikh emphasized that they will be presented in accordance with respect to the local values. “Our traditions and culture will be respected,” he said. “Our religion is clear and we will adhere to our Islamic values,” he said. He also pointed out that one time, this practice is common in the Kingdom. “This is us; we used to be like this 40 years ago, now we are returning to what we had,” he added. One of the aims of the GEA is discovering and developing local talent and give it a chance to be international prominent. Among the first to benefit from this are Osama, the “animal whisperer,” and Al-Juaad group, who will travel to Germany to showcase their talents. “One of the many visions we have is that our local talent performs not only in Saudi Arabia but also abroad,” added Al-Sheikh. “Entertainment is a sector we heavily rely on for vision 2030, in realizing our dreams. We won’t attain our goals unless we work together.” He said that in addition to the pleasure it provides, the entertainment industry is a vital part of the economy, adding: “It creates jobs and investment opportunities. There is an opportunity for everyone.” To help support small and medium-sized local companies benefit from this, Al-Sheikh and Minister of Commerce and Investment Majed Al-Qasabi have signed an agreement that will help with the issuing of licenses for entertainment purposes. Al-Sheikh said coffee shops and restaurants will be issued permits to host live musical performances and stand up comedy events. The licenses would allow live music shows and stand-up comedies in cafes and restaurants across the Kingdom. Al Al-Sheik also stressed the importance of the entertainment sector in the Kingdom. He stated that the absolute priority is to provide job opportunities for Saudis in all areas covered by the entertainment sector, most importantly supporting Saudi talent. However, the report did not mention that the kingdom will be open to hiring performers and entertainers from other countries.

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2019 is shaping up to be the entertainment year in Saudi Arabia.

 General Entertainment Authority Chairman Turki Al-Sheikh said that the entertainment programs aim to transform Saudi Arabia into one of the top 10 international entertainment destinations. In this accord, the GEA has negotiated long-term contracts with more than 100 local and international partners. Restaurants and cafes will also be able to apply for entertainment licenses.

Traditional and culturally significant local events feature prominently in the plans.
Although many of these events and attractions have not been seen in Saudi Arabia for many years, Al-Sheikh emphasized that they will be presented in accordance with respect to the local values.
“Our traditions and culture will be respected,” he said. “Our religion is clear and we will adhere to our Islamic values,” he said.
He also pointed out that one time, this practice is common in the Kingdom. “This is us; we used to be like this 40 years ago, now we are returning to what we had,” he added.

One of the aims of the GEA is discovering and developing local talent and give it a chance to be international prominent. Among the first to benefit from this are Osama, the “animal whisperer,” and Al-Juaad group, who will travel to Germany to showcase their talents.
“One of the many visions we have is that our local talent performs not only in Saudi Arabia but also abroad,” added Al-Sheikh.
“Entertainment is a sector we heavily rely on for vision 2030, in realizing our dreams. We won’t attain our goals unless we work together.”
He said that in addition to the pleasure it provides, the entertainment industry is a vital part of the economy, adding: “It creates jobs and investment opportunities. There is an opportunity for everyone.”
To help support small and medium-sized local companies benefit from this, Al-Sheikh and Minister of Commerce and Investment Majed Al-Qasabi have signed an agreement that will help with the issuing of licenses for entertainment purposes. Al-Sheikh said coffee shops and restaurants will be issued permits to host live musical performances and stand up comedy events.
The licenses would allow live music shows and stand-up comedies in cafes and restaurants across the Kingdom.
Al Al-Sheik also stressed the importance of the entertainment sector in the Kingdom.
He stated that the absolute priority is to provide job opportunities for Saudis in all areas covered by the entertainment sector, most importantly supporting Saudi talent.
However, the report did not mention that the kingdom will be open to hiring performers and entertainers from other countries. 
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An overseas Filipino worker in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia posted a video of her on social media while crying for help after her employer tried to kiss her on the back of her neck. Ads Merlyn Angel Arellano hails from Gonzaga town in Cagayan province. In the video which was eventually taken down, she said that she locked herself inside the comfort room after the incident. According to the OFW, this isn’t the first time her employer tried to sexually molest her. According to the report, they tried to contact Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III to inform him about the incident but there is no reply from him yet. Arellano said she has informed representatives of her agency and members and Philippine Overseas Labor Office who all told her to wait for the government’s actions. The OFW said that she wants to go home to the Philippines and leave her overseas job.
Be careful in doing transactions with recruitment agencies if you are applying for jobs abroad. Make sure that you are dealing only with legitimate recruitment agencies with a valid license from the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration to prevent yourself from being a victim of bogus recruitment agencies which will put you into serious trouble. Ads An OFW jumped off the building of the agency which allegedly scammed her. The OFW was rescued and currently recovering. She went to Dubai December last year to work as a household service worker. Upon arrival, someone fetches her at the airport and brought her at the agency. they promised her that an employer will be coming but after a week of waiting, no employer had come. According to the OFW, in a week, there was no food and they were detained at the agency. During that period, they were also not allowed to use mobile phones even just to let their family know how they are doing. That's when the OFW jumped off from the third storey of the building where they were staying. Without even thinking that she could die, all she was thinking was to escape from the agency and find help. A fellow Filipina found her and brought her to the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) In Dubai. Though she wanted to go back to the Philippines, she will not be able to do it because the agency is holding her passport. Labor Attache Felicitas Bay of POLO Dubai reminds everyone that we should make sure that the agency which promises job abroad is duly accredited and licensed by the POEA before immersing ourselves in doing business with them.
"All of a sudden, as soon as they took us off, they closed the gate and then they said, 'Sorry, sir, some people complained you had body odor and we're not letting you back on,'" Yossi Adler, the head of the family who was kicked off the American Airlines an interview from Miami International Airport. His family was vacationing in Miami. They were onboard American Airlines flight when suddenly, the flight crew said they need to leave the plane due to other passengers about complaints about their odor. American Airlines confirmed the incident involving the family and said it planned to cover their hotel and meal expenses for the night. "Mr. Adler and his wife were removed from the flight when several passengers complained about their body odor," the airline told WPLG. "They have been booked into a hotel for the night and given meal vouchers. They have been rebooked on a flight Thursday." The Adler family had made it to Detroit and were reunited with their luggage late Thursday.

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Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Applying As An HSW In The Middle East? You Must Know These Things

Before you decide to apply for a household work in Saudi Arabia or any part of the Middle East, there are many things that you should consider. We can read cases of abuse and maltreatment almost every day mostly from the Gulf area. Videos of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) deployed as household service workers asking for help are everywhere in social media. Working abroad takes a lot of sacrifices and if you are not prepared, you better back-off and re-assess yourself.

Before you decide to apply for a household work in Saudi Arabia or any part of the Middle East, there are many things that you should consider. We can read cases of abuse and maltreatment almost every day mostly from the Gulf area. Videos of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) deployed as household service workers asking for help are everywhere in social media. Working abroad takes a lot of sacrifices and if you are not prepared, you better back-off and re-assess yourself. Ads Sponsored Links If you decide to work as a household worker abroad especially in the Middle Eastern countries particularly in Saudi Arabia or Kuwait, you must be prepared for the worse things that could possibly happen to you. 1. Be prepared to work even if you are sick. A Filipina domestic worker in Saudi Arabia was barely 3 months after being deployed in a Saudi household when she felt ill but she said the employer still wanted her to work. When she said she cannot work due to sickness, her sponsor took her out and told her that they will bring her to the hospital for a check-up. To the surprise of the OFW, they went straight to the airport and the employer sent her home with nothing with her. 2. Be prepared to live a life of a slave. Yes. Modern-day slavery still happens even at this age. Saudi sponsors spend a lot just to get a household help from abroad and they want their every pennies worth. That explains why they want you to do whatever they ask you to do. 3. Get ready to leave all the feeling of being comfortable in your home country. Aside from a different climate, get used to the feeling of not eating on time, not getting enough sleep, being locked up inside the house or being dragged around by your sponsor and asking you to clean other houses outside. 4. Prepare and guard yourself against abuse and maltreatment. An OFW from Lebanon narrated her ordeal with her employer that tried to sexually abuse her. Luckily she managed to escape after staying and sleeping in the toilet just to prevent her employer from getting to her. She was able to escape the life in her sponsor which she described as "hellish". 5. Get ready to experience the worse physical pain you could ever imagine. Imagine being scalded with oil or boiling water or being whacked by a frying pan in the head. These physical abuses are not only happening in telenovelas you used to watch in the Philippines but in real life and with you. 6. Should you want to escape from your sponsor due to severe abuse, please do not put yourself in danger. Your family is counting on you and they are also worried about you. Do not endanger your life by jumping off a building. Social media can help you. 7. Rape and sexual abuse happen and you need to keep yourself safe. Filipinas in general always observe cleanliness and personal hygiene and they do it everywhere they go. In a country where there is a strict dress code among women, that hey must be covered from head to put, sometimes, other Filipinas forget that they are not in their own home. Taking a bath and going out afterward with only a towel covering their body, it could trigger the manly nature of some employers. To avoid being a victim of such abuse, you must observe modesty and dress up accordingly. If the sponsor keeps on sexually harassing you, what the OFW did on the video above could help you get an idea on how to deal with it. If the harassment is so serious and frequent, lock yourself up in a room and find help by contacting someone that could extend help immediately. 8. Many OFW suffers broken family relationships due to distance and inadequate communication. Sadly whether the OFW admit it or not, working abroad has its consequences especially in family relationships. It could be between couples or between parents and kids. Sometimes, poor communication can cause the other half to cheat. It could ruin relationships and could break a once used to be a happy family. 9. Not all that your agency told you and what you read in the contract they make you sign in the Philippines is going to happen in its entirety. 10. Remember that by working abroad you are risking your life, your family relationship, and the safety of your children. Studies show that the children of OFWs are most prone to abuse, both physical and sexual. The worse of it, your children might suffer abuse in the hands of those who are living with them under one roof. Yes. Every parent wants the best future for their kids. With the present status of our country, it may appear as impossible to give it to them. In a country where the unemployment rate rises, prices of commodities and services increase while the salary remains less, going abroad for work may appear to be a solution but we also need to weigh the circumstances. Working abroad may benefit the family one way or another but it can possibly ruin everything if we are not careful enough. Filed under the category of Tips, OFW, Saudi Arabia, Middle East, abuse, maltreatment, overseas Filipino workers, OFW, Gulf, Working abroad

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If you decide to work as a household worker abroad especially in the Middle Eastern countries particularly in Saudi Arabia or Kuwait, you must be prepared for the worse things that could possibly happen to you.

 1. Be prepared to work even if you are sick.
A Filipina domestic worker in Saudi Arabia was barely 3 months after being deployed in a Saudi household when she felt ill but she said the employer still wanted her to work. When she said she cannot work due to sickness, her sponsor took her out and told her that they will bring her to the hospital for a check-up. To the surprise of the OFW, they went straight to the airport and the employer sent her home with nothing with her.
Before you decide to apply for a household work in Saudi Arabia or any part of the Middle East, there are many things that you should consider. We can read cases of abuse and maltreatment almost every day mostly from the Gulf area. Videos of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) deployed as household service workers asking for help are everywhere in social media. Working abroad takes a lot of sacrifices and if you are not prepared, you better back-off and re-assess yourself. Ads Sponsored Links If you decide to work as a household worker abroad especially in the Middle Eastern countries particularly in Saudi Arabia or Kuwait, you must be prepared for the worse things that could possibly happen to you. 1. Be prepared to work even if you are sick. A Filipina domestic worker in Saudi Arabia was barely 3 months after being deployed in a Saudi household when she felt ill but she said the employer still wanted her to work. When she said she cannot work due to sickness, her sponsor took her out and told her that they will bring her to the hospital for a check-up. To the surprise of the OFW, they went straight to the airport and the employer sent her home with nothing with her. 2. Be prepared to live a life of a slave. Yes. Modern-day slavery still happens even at this age. Saudi sponsors spend a lot just to get a household help from abroad and they want their every pennies worth. That explains why they want you to do whatever they ask you to do. 3. Get ready to leave all the feeling of being comfortable in your home country. Aside from a different climate, get used to the feeling of not eating on time, not getting enough sleep, being locked up inside the house or being dragged around by your sponsor and asking you to clean other houses outside. 4. Prepare and guard yourself against abuse and maltreatment. An OFW from Lebanon narrated her ordeal with her employer that tried to sexually abuse her. Luckily she managed to escape after staying and sleeping in the toilet just to prevent her employer from getting to her. She was able to escape the life in her sponsor which she described as "hellish". 5. Get ready to experience the worse physical pain you could ever imagine. Imagine being scalded with oil or boiling water or being whacked by a frying pan in the head. These physical abuses are not only happening in telenovelas you used to watch in the Philippines but in real life and with you. 6. Should you want to escape from your sponsor due to severe abuse, please do not put yourself in danger. Your family is counting on you and they are also worried about you. Do not endanger your life by jumping off a building. Social media can help you. 7. Rape and sexual abuse happen and you need to keep yourself safe. Filipinas in general always observe cleanliness and personal hygiene and they do it everywhere they go. In a country where there is a strict dress code among women, that hey must be covered from head to put, sometimes, other Filipinas forget that they are not in their own home. Taking a bath and going out afterward with only a towel covering their body, it could trigger the manly nature of some employers. To avoid being a victim of such abuse, you must observe modesty and dress up accordingly. If the sponsor keeps on sexually harassing you, what the OFW did on the video above could help you get an idea on how to deal with it. If the harassment is so serious and frequent, lock yourself up in a room and find help by contacting someone that could extend help immediately. 8. Many OFW suffers broken family relationships due to distance and inadequate communication. Sadly whether the OFW admit it or not, working abroad has its consequences especially in family relationships. It could be between couples or between parents and kids. Sometimes, poor communication can cause the other half to cheat. It could ruin relationships and could break a once used to be a happy family. 9. Not all that your agency told you and what you read in the contract they make you sign in the Philippines is going to happen in its entirety. 10. Remember that by working abroad you are risking your life, your family relationship, and the safety of your children. Studies show that the children of OFWs are most prone to abuse, both physical and sexual. The worse of it, your children might suffer abuse in the hands of those who are living with them under one roof. Yes. Every parent wants the best future for their kids. With the present status of our country, it may appear as impossible to give it to them. In a country where the unemployment rate rises, prices of commodities and services increase while the salary remains less, going abroad for work may appear to be a solution but we also need to weigh the circumstances. Working abroad may benefit the family one way or another but it can possibly ruin everything if we are not careful enough. Filed under the category of Tips, OFW, Saudi Arabia, Middle East, abuse, maltreatment, overseas Filipino workers, OFW, Gulf, Working abroad
2. Be prepared to live a life of a slave.
Yes. Modern-day slavery still happens even at this age.
Saudi sponsors spend a lot just to get a household help from abroad and they want their every pennies worth. That explains why they want you to do whatever they ask you to do.

 3. Get ready to leave all the feeling of being comfortable in your home country.
Aside from a different climate, get used to the feeling of not eating on time, not getting enough sleep, being locked up inside the house or being dragged around by your sponsor and asking you to clean other houses outside.

 4. Prepare and guard yourself against abuse and maltreatment.
An OFW from Lebanon narrated her ordeal with her employer that tried to sexually abuse her. Luckily she managed to escape after staying and sleeping in the toilet just to prevent her employer from getting to her. She was able to escape the life in her sponsor which she described as "hellish".

 5. Get ready to experience the worse physical pain you could ever imagine.
Imagine being scalded with oil or boiling water or being whacked by a frying pan in the head. These physical abuses are not only happening in telenovelas you used to watch in the Philippines but in real life and with you. 



6. Should you want to escape from your sponsor due to severe abuse, please do not put yourself in danger.
Your family is counting on you and they are also worried about you. Do not endanger your life by jumping off a building. Social media can help you.
7. Rape and sexual abuse happen and you need to keep yourself safe.
Filipinas in general always observe cleanliness and personal hygiene and they do it everywhere they go. In a country where there is a strict dress code among women, where they must be covered from head to foot, sometimes, other Filipinas forget that they are not in their own home. Taking a bath and going out afterward with only a towel covering their body, it could trigger the manly nature of some employers. To avoid being a victim of such abuse, you must observe modesty and dress up accordingly.

If the sponsor keeps on sexually harassing you, what the OFW did on the video could help you get an idea on how to deal with it. If the harassment is so serious and frequent, lock yourself up in a room and find help by contacting someone that could extend help immediately. 

8. Many OFW suffers broken family relationships due to distance and inadequate communication.

Sadly whether the OFW admit it or not, working abroad has its consequences especially in family relationships. It could be between couples or between parents and kids.
Sometimes, poor communication can cause the other half to cheat.
It could ruin relationships and could break a once used to be a happy family.

9. Not all that your agency told you and what you read in the contract they make you sign in the Philippines is going to happen in its entirety.
Upon arrival to your country of deployment, the employer has a different set of contract for you to sign which is far different from you signed in the Philippines. they will tell you that they will send you bank if you will not sign. Like being trapped miles away from home the poor OFWs agree to the new conditions.

10. Remember that by working abroad you are risking your life, your family relationship, and the safety of your children.
Studies show that the children of OFWs are most prone to abuse, both physical and sexual. The worse of it, your children might suffer abuse in the hands of those who are living with them under one roof.
Yes. Every parent wants the best future for their kids. With the present status of our country, it may appear as impossible to give it to them. In a country where the unemployment rate rises, prices of commodities and services increase while the salary remains less, going abroad for work may appear to be a solution but we also need to weigh the circumstances. Working abroad may benefit the family one way or another but it can possibly ruin everything if we are not careful enough.

Filed under the category of Tips, OFW, Saudi Arabia, Middle East, abuse, maltreatment, overseas Filipino workers, OFW, Gulf, Working abroad
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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

Natural remedies have long been used in the Arab world to treat a range of health issues, including these seeds and herbs that are thought to have various benefits. Unlike synthetic drugs that could damage your liver in the long run, herbal medicines can cure illnesses without damaging your internal organs. Ads </ Sponsored Links Black cumin seed According to Islamic tradition, the black cumin seed is a powerhouse of health benefits. It is thought to help with immune-related, digestive and respiratory issues and has antihistamine, anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidant properties. Cloves Cloves and clove oil have been used in dentistry since as early as the 19th century. It is known to contain antiseptic and anti-inflammatory chemical eugenol. Turmeric Turmeric contains the chemical curcumin that is thought to decrease inflammation in the body. Thyme Thyme has been used for centuries to treat such medical conditions as diarrhea, stomach ache, arthritis and sore throats due to the presence of thymol, an antiseptic agent. Fennel seeds A concentrated source of minerals like copper, potassium, calcium, zinc, manganese, vitamin c, iron, selenium and magnesium, fennel is thought to do everything like regulating blood pressure and easing water retention as it’s a known diuretic. Anise Anise oil contains thymol, terpineol, and anethole, which are known remedies for a cough and flu cases. Anise is also known to help improve digestion, alleviate cramps and reduce nausea. Filed under the category of Natural remedies, Arab, health issues, seeds and herbs, synthetic drugs, herbal medicines, a cure.
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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