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Showing posts with label Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Show all posts
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Friday, December 07, 2018

No More Opening Of Bags In The Airport—Duterte

"You know if there is an improvement in public service in the airport, one is that there will be no more inspection for bags that come in." It is a statement from President Rodrigo Duterte following another incident of the alleged baggage pilferage at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) that victimizes the passengers especially the overseas Filipino workers (OFW).
The president said that he would prefer minimizing human contacts in checking and screening of the baggage.
"You know if there is an improvement in public service in the airport, one is that there will be no more inspection for bags that come in." It is a statement from President Rodrigo Duterte following another incident of the alleged baggage pilferage at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) that victimizes the passengers especially the overseas Filipino workers (OFW). The president said that he would prefer minimizing human contacts in checking and screening of the baggage. Ads Sponsored Links President Rodrigo Duterte said Thursday bags of travelers will no longer be opened during airport screening and "human contact" would be minimized. The President then made a joke about how bringing in contraband like dynamite, bullets, and marijuana would be okay, but that the police and the members of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) would be waiting for them outside the airport. He also said that there would be no more human contact in airport immigration. By this, he was most probably referring about the newly installed eGates at the airport which is now operational. he said. Duterte said that in his years as a public servant, he has seen how poorly the overseas Filipino workers are being been treated. He recalled one instance where he witnessed an OFW who arrived from Hong Kong with a small TV being charged a fee the worker could not afford. The President said he nearly got into a fight with the airport personnel over the way the OFW was treated. The president also reiterated that he does not like any form of oppression among the Filipino people, especially on his presence. Filed under the category of public service, inspection, President Rodrigo Duterte, Ninoy Aquino International Airport, overseas Filipino workers

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President Rodrigo Duterte said Thursday bags of travelers will no longer be opened during airport screening and "human contact" would be minimized.

The President then made a joke about how bringing in contraband like dynamite, bullets, and marijuana would be okay, but that the police and the members of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) would be waiting for them outside the airport.

He also said that there would be no more human contact in airport immigration. By this, he was most probably referring about the newly installed eGates at the airport which is now operational. he said.

Duterte said that in his years as a  public servant, he has seen how poorly the overseas Filipino workers are being been treated. He recalled one instance where he witnessed an OFW who arrived from Hong Kong with a small TV being charged a fee the OFW could not afford.

The President said he nearly got into a fight with the airport personnel over the way the OFW was treated.
The president also reiterated that he does not like any form of oppression among the Filipino people, especially on his presence.
Filed under the category of public service, inspection, President Rodrigo Duterte, Ninoy Aquino International Airport, overseas Filipino workers

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Sometimes, OFWs and families are getting into inevitable situations like a loss of loved ones who work abroad. If your OFW family or relative died overseas, here is the procedure provided by the DFA. Take note that this procedure is only applied to documented overseas Filipino workers in Saudi Arabia only. Whether they died a natural cause or under unfavorable circumstances, it is very important that their remains be repatriated immediately Ads Sponsored Links Should such a thing happen, according to the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh, here is the procedure to be followed: 1. The sponsor should inform the family of the deceased of the death and secure a Letter of Acceptance for remains. 2. The sponsor should secure the medical report and death notification of the deceased from the hospital where the Filipino died or where his remains were brought to. 3. The sponsor should report the death to the Police station having jurisdiction over the case to obtain its endorsement for the issuance of the death certificate of the deceased. 4. The sponsor should submit to the Embassy four (4) copies each of the following documents: the death certificate; the medical report; the Police Report (if the Filipino died of unnatural causes, such as work-related or road traffic accidents, or cases wherein there was foul play) photocopy of the passport of the deceased; and list of the personal belongings of the deceased. 5. After completion of these requirements, the Embassy will then issue its No Objection Certificate. The fee for the Certificate is SAR 100.00. 6. The sponsor of the deceased will then present the Embassy’s No Objection Certificate to the concerned Police authorities to the secure the following letters from the said office: the Saudi Passport Office; the hospital morgue; the airport; the Immigration Office; the Customs Office; and the cargo company. 7. The sponsor must go to the Passport Office for the issuance of the exit visa of the deceased. 8. The sponsor should proceed to the airline and the cargo company to secure the flight booking and to arrange the shipment of the personal belongings of the deceased to the Philippines. 9. The sponsor should then inform the Embassy of the confirmed flight details of the shipment of the remains of the deceased. 10. The sponsor will proceed to the Hospital morgue for the release of the human remains of the deceased for transport to the airport. For further inquiries, please contact telephone number (009661) 480-3662 or send an email to atn-remains@riyadhpe.com or sor@philembassy-riyadh.org. Please note that it is the employer who is primarily responsible to process the above-stated documents. The Saudi Labor Law, Article 40, states that : The employer shall bear the costs of the foreign workman’s recruitment, the fees for issuance and renewal of his residence and work permits, as well as the attendant delay fines, profession change fees, exit and re-entry visa fees, and return ticket to the workman’s homeland upon termination of the relationship between the two parties. The workman shall bear the costs of his return to his homeland if he is found unfit for work or if he wishes to return home in the absence of a legitimate reason. The employer shall bear the cost of transferring the services of the workman he wishes to employ. The employer shall bear the cost of repatriating the dead body of the workman to the location where the contract has been concluded or the workman recruited, except where the dead workman’s body is buried in the Kingdom with the approval of his family. The employer shall be relieved of this duty if the General Organization for Social Insurance assumes this obligation. Filed under the category of OFW, work abroad.work abroad, DFA, documented, repatriated,Saudi Arabia

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Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Deported OFWs From Saudi Arabia Lost Valuables At NAIA

Overseas Filipino workers (OFW) who had been deported from Saudi Arabia expressed their dismay over their lost belongings at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The victims wanted the matter to be brought to the attention of President Rodrigo Duterte.

Overseas Filipino workers (OFW) who had been deported from Saudi Arabia expressed their dismay over their lost belongings at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The victims wanted the matter to be brought to the attention of President Rodrigo Duterte. Ads Sponsored Links In a video circulating on social media, it shows OFWs with belongings scattered on the floor as they grieve the loss of their hard-earned belongings on their arrival at the NAIA. A man was complaining about his missing watches and smartphone, which according to him, are amounting to around P60,000. It is worth all of his earnings in working abroad until he was deported and most probably all that he has to start his life in his home country. Another OFW, a woman, cries as she was checking her bag and discovered that everything she worked for just vanished in thin air. Pilferage at NAIA is not a new thing. There are many cases where the culprits are caught on CCTV cameras but the same incidents happen every time in spite of the Manila International Airport Authority Chief Ed Monreal's assurance that they will do anything to stop such things from happening again at the airport under his watch. Filed under the category of Overseas Filipino workers (OFW), deported, Saudi Arabia, Ninoy Aquino International Airport, NAIA, President Rodrigo Duterte Ads READ MORE: *Click on the photo to read the article.

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In a video circulating on social media, it shows OFWs with belongings scattered on the floor as they grieve the loss of their hard-earned belongings on their arrival at the NAIA.
Andrew Montes, a deported OFW was complaining about his missing watches and smartphone, which according to him, are amounting to around P60,000. It is worth all of his earnings in working abroad until he was deported and most probably all that he has to start his life in his home country.
Another OFW, a woman, cries as she was checking her bag and discovered that everything she worked for just vanished in thin air.

 Pilferage at NAIA is not a new thing. There are many cases where the culprits are caught on CCTV cameras but the same incidents happen every time in spite of the Manila International Airport Authority Chief Ed Monreal's assurance that they will do anything to stop such things from happening again at the airport under his watch.

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Meanwhile, Manila International Airport Authority Chief Ed Monreal said that upon review of the footages from CCTV and personnel body cams, they found no signs of irregularity at the NAIA. 
It was further observed from records that eleven (11) previous Saudia Airline flights yielded several reports from Filipino deportees saying they lost items from their luggage which were checked-in by Saudi authorities. 
Monreal also appeals to people like Mr. Andrew Montes to use social media responsibly to avoid spreading baseless allegations which drag the whole country to degradation.
Filed under the category of Overseas Filipino workers (OFW), deported, Saudi Arabia, Ninoy Aquino International Airport, NAIA, President Rodrigo Duterte
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ur fervent warning to all: do not trust anyone you only knew over the internet. Being compassionate is one of the good traits of the Filipinos especially the overseas Filipino workers (OFW). They could not help but extend help when they know that somebody needed it badly. The downside of it is that they are being vulnerable to abuse. Just like an OFW who was victimized by a scammer whom he only knew on social media. The suspect asked him to give money over reasons he only made up and ran away with a sum of P4 million. Ads Sponsored Links The suspect was arrested by the operatives of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Anti-Graft Division following the complaints of his OFW victim, Dale (real name withheld) that he made up stories to gain the victim's compassion and extort money from the poor victim. The suspect, Jason Rabe, was arrested inside a mall. Dale narrated that he was giving cash to the suspect in multiple occasions since last year. Rabe told the OFW that he needed money for the hospitalization of his sibling. He also told the OFW that his parents and his other sibling died just recently. In total, including the money he sent for an alleged business investment, the suspect took P4 million cash from the OFW victim. With growing suspicion, the OFW finally investigated and found out that there was no business investment and all the stories that the suspect was telling him were all nonexistent and made up by the suspect to extort cash from him. NBI Anti-Graft Division acting chief Nathaniel Ramos warns the public to be very cautious, observant and vigilant especially on those people whom you only knew online Rabe is now caressing the iron bars in effect of violation to Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 and estafa charges. Filed under the category of warning, internet, compassionate, abuse, scammer, social media, OFW, overseas Filipino workers
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A Filipino woman faked her own death and stole her sister’s identity just to apply for a passport. Unfortunately, she is now about to lose her U.S. citizenship. Identity theft is a serious crime. Ads Sponsored Links A 43-year-old Emilita Arindela, of Mount Desert Island, was sentenced to 10 days in jail for making a false statement on her passport application in federal court in Maine. It’s unclear if she will be stripped off of her American citizenship by federal authorities but it is more likely to happen. Prosecutors say Arindela was already married when she married an American man in 2000. She moved to the U.S. in 2002 and later became a naturalized citizen, using her sister’s name. Arindela left her second husband and married another man in 2007. Arindela’s lawyer says his client escaped an abusive marriage in the Philippines and has been a obedience to the US laws. Filed under the category of Filipino woman , passport, U.S. citizenship, Identity theft
In spite of the rising prices of commodities and services and others due to the high inflation rate, many Filipinos believe that the country is on the right track. Just recently, the new minimum fare is being set to P10 while the minimum wage remains stuck. That is what the latest SWS survey indicates. Ads Sponsored Links The latest survey shows that from 70% in the second quarter of this year, the statistics went up to 75%. On the other hand, only 22% believed the Philippines is in the wrong path while 3% of the 1,500 respondents did not give an answer during the conducted survey. Malacañang welcomes this result as a vindication that the administration is doing their job the keep the country on track. “PRRD emphasized in numerous occasions that as government workers, we are here to serve the people. Our objective as public servants is thus being able to perform our respective duties well,” Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said. “Therefore, we treat the results of this recent survey not as an accolade but as an inspiration for our men and women in the government as they persist in carrying on with their roles in the service,” Panelo added. According to the presidential spokesperson, the strong public appreciation would further engage the Filipino people in supporting the Duterte administration in building “a nation where all Filipinos can experience comfortable and decent lives under a trustworthy government.” Filed under the category of commodities and services, high inflation rate, Filipinos, minimum fare, minimum wage, SWS survey
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Saturday, September 29, 2018

OFW Missed Flight To Dubai Because Of A Swindler At NAIA

This is a reminder to all OFWs who are coming in and going out of the country through NAIA. Never talk to anyone at the airport unless you are very certain that they are indeed airport employees. 
A notorious swindler operating within the Ninoy Aquino International Airport premises after victimizing an overseas Filipino worker bound to Dubai and caused the poor OFW to miss her flight.
A notorious swindler operating within the Ninoy Aquino International Airport premises after victimizing an overseas Filipino worker bound to Dubai and caused the poor OFW to miss her flight. Ads Sponsored Links The authorities already arrested the notorious swindler identified as Joseph Pascasio. The suspect freely roams around NAIA terminal 3 duping passengers including OFWs. On September 23, Alvina Aragat of Barangay Waan, Davao City was set to board her flight to Dubai. According to reports, the suspect approached the OFW and introduced himself to the victim as an immigration officer. The suspect took her passport and cash amounting to P500.00. He told the victim to produce P3,000.00 to redeem her passport and asked the OFW to send him a message if she already has the money. Unable to produce the money asked by the suspect, the OFW missed her flight. She immediately reported the incident to the authorities who acted quickly and coordinated with the police intelligence and investigation division and the airport police who conducted a manhunt at the Terminal 3 which resulted to the arrest of the suspect. They recovered from the suspect the victim's passport and a plastic sachet of an alleged "shabu". He is now facing charges which include theft, usurpation of authority and the illegal possession of illegal drugs. According to the report, the suspect is a member of the notorious "Salisi gang" and was already charged with different robbery-related cases. Filed under the category of notorious swindler, Ninoy Aquino International Airport , overseas Filipino worker, Dubai, OFW,
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The authorities already arrested the notorious swindler identified as Joseph Pascasio. The suspect freely roams around NAIA terminal 3 duping passengers including OFWs.



On September 23, Alvina Aragat of Barangay Waan, Davao City was set to board her flight to Dubai. According to reports, the suspect approached the OFW and introduced himself to the victim as an immigration officer. The suspect took her passport and cash amounting to P500.00. He told the victim to produce P3,000.00 to redeem her passport and asked the OFW to send him a message if she already has the money.
Unable to produce the money asked by the suspect, the OFW missed her flight. 
She immediately reported the incident to the authorities who acted quickly and coordinated with the police intelligence and investigation division and the airport police who conducted a manhunt at the Terminal 3 which resulted to the arrest of the suspect.

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They recovered from the suspect the victim's passport and a plastic sachet of an alleged "shabu".
He is now facing charges which include theft, usurpation of authority and the illegal possession of illegal drugs.
According to the report, the suspect is a member of the notorious "Salisi gang" and was already charged with different robbery-related cases.

Filed under the category of notorious swindler, Ninoy Aquino International Airport , overseas Filipino worker, Dubai, OFW, 
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As a move to urge Filipinos and foreign businessmen to engage in doing business in the country, President Rodrigo Duterte signed the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act into law in May 2018. This new law sets a deadline for the government to quickly act on business applications, about three to five days for simple processes and seven to 10 days for complex ones. Even before the effectivity of this new law, the government had already been doing its part to make business registration for prospective entrepreneurs easier by making some application processes online. As a move to urge Filipinos and foreign businessmen to engage in doing business in the country, President Rodrigo Duterte signed the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act into law in May 2018. This new law sets a deadline for the government to quickly act on business applications, about three to five days for simple processes and seven to 10 days for complex ones. Even before the effectivity of this new law, the government had already been doing its part to make business registration for prospective entrepreneurs easier by making some application processes online. Ads Sponsored Links The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)’s business name registration for single proprietors is among the first processes to become digitized. The Philippine Business Registry (PBR), DTI’s business name registration system, has been made more accessible for single business owners since 2012. A prospective entrepreneur is not anymore required to visit DTI offices to secure a Certificate of Business Registration. With the PBR website, the certificate can even be printed in the comfort of their own home. Here are the steps you have to take to secure that certificate. Check the availability of a business name Before starting the registration process, it helps to check if the business name you have in mind is still available to use. At the PBR, one can easily type in the prospective business name and it will check the database if there are enterprises already using that trade name. A word of advice: don’t just try to check the business name you are aiming for once. Try to modify your search to save time later on. For example, if you are thinking of putting up a business called “Juan dela Cruz Services,” modify your search and break down every part of the business name from just “Juan dela” to “Cruz Services.” Some business names just differ in spacing or spelling. The DTI also reminds applicants to ensure that the business name isn’t similar to an existing trade name or trademark, such as “Anne Dok’s Lechon,” “Jolibee” and "Starbax Café.” On the other hand, names that are too generic, such as “The Coffee Shop” for your café, aren’t permissible, too. Business owners also can’t use the abbreviation of a government agency or international organization. Business name registration Once you’ve verified that your prospective business name is still available for use, you can proceed to the business name application. Once in the page, you will be required to choose the geographic scope of the enterprise: national, regional, city or town, and barangay. If you are keen on operating a business that will reach clients in different parts of the country—for example, an online shop—then it’s best to register your scope as nationwide. The fees will vary depending on the scope, ranging from Php200 to Php2,000. Afterward, the business owner’s personal info will be required. You will only have to submit some basic details such as tax identification number, residence address and mobile number. By this time, you’re done with the most tedious part of the online registration process. You may now choose whether to pay cash through either a local DTI office or Go Negosyo Center, or via an online payments system. The PBR only accepts two kinds of online payments: Bancnet and GCash. If you have an online account with any bank, then paying through Bancnet is advisable. Otherwise, a GCash account may be needed to complete the transaction. You also have the option whether to pick up your business certificate from a local DTI office or have it printed yourself. Once the payment is complete, a message will be sent to your e-mail on how you will retrieve the certificate based on the method you selected. Most likely, the whole process will only require 15 to 30 minutes of your time. Filed under the category of Filipinos, foreign businessmen, President Rodrigo Duterte, Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act, business registration, entrepreneurs, application processes online Ads Sponsored Links The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)’s business name registration for single proprietors is among the first processes to become digitized. The Philippine Business Registry (PBR), DTI’s business name registration system, has been made more accessible for single business owners since 2012. A prospective entrepreneur is not anymore required to visit DTI offices to secure a Certificate of Business Registration. With the PBR website, the certificate can even be printed in the comfort of their own home. Here are the steps you have to take to secure that certificate. Check the availability of a business name Before starting the registration process, it helps to check if the business name you have in mind is still available to use. At the PBR, one can easily type in the prospective business name and it will check the database if there are enterprises already using that trade name. A word of advice: don’t just try to check the business name you are aiming for once. Try to modify your search to save time later on. For example, if you are thinking of putting up a business called “Juan dela Cruz Services,” modify your search and break down every part of the business name from just “Juan dela” to “Cruz Services.” Some business names just differ in spacing or spelling. The DTI also reminds applicants to ensure that the business name isn’t similar to an existing trade name or trademark, such as “Anne Dok’s Lechon,” “Jolibee” and "Starbax Café.” On the other hand, names that are too generic, such as “The Coffee Shop” for your café, aren’t permissible, too. Business owners also can’t use the abbreviation of a government agency or international organization. Business name registration Once you’ve verified that your prospective business name is still available for use, you can proceed to the business name application. Once in the page, you will be required to choose the geographic scope of the enterprise: national, regional, city or town, and barangay. If you are keen on operating a business that will reach clients in different parts of the country—for example, an online shop—then it’s best to register your scope as nationwide. The fees will vary depending on the scope, ranging from Php200 to Php2,000. Afterward, the business owner’s personal info will be required. You will only have to submit some basic details such as tax identification number, residence address and mobile number. By this time, you’re done with the most tedious part of the online registration process. You may now choose whether to pay cash through either a local DTI office or Go Negosyo Center, or via an online payments system. The PBR only accepts two kinds of online payments: Bancnet and GCash. If you have an online account with any bank, then paying through Bancnet is advisable. Otherwise, a GCash account may be needed to complete the transaction. You also have the option whether to pick up your business certificate from a local DTI office or have it printed yourself. Once the payment is complete, a message will be sent to your e-mail on how you will retrieve the certificate based on the method you selected. Most likely, the whole process will only require 15 to 30 minutes of your time. Filed under the category of Filipinos, foreign businessmen, President Rodrigo Duterte, Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act, business registration, entrepreneurs, application processes online Ads Update: The DTI online business registration is temporarily suspended due to systems upgrade and will notify the public when it is ready. The business owners are advised to proceed to the nearest DTI offices near your area. To download the application form for business registration, you may visit the DTI official website.
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The Social Security System (SSS) has announced the new batch of loan condonation program or the loan restructuring program (LRP) whereas the members with delinquent status in paying their previous loan in a period of more than 6 months will be allowed to settle their accounts without paying any penalty. Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)who currently has current unpaid loans are urged to apply for the LRP until October 1. Ads Sponsored Links SSS continues to encourage its members, including OFWs, to apply for loan restructuring program with penalty condonation especially OFWs who have short-term member loans including calamity, salary, educational, and emergency loans. Under the program, members will no longer pay the additional penalties for the unsettled loans. Members only need to pay for the annual interest alongside the principal loan. Payments can be done in whole or on a monthly basis as long as the payment terms will not exceed 5 years. OFWs can apply for LRP in two ways: 1. If you are currently in the UAE, you can visit the SSS office located at the Philippine Consulate in Dubai and the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi. 2. OFWs can also delegate their application to their authorized representative. Give them an authorization letter to process the application through the SSS office in the Philippines. You can download the application form at the SSS official website. Ads Filed under the category of Social Security System , SSS, loan restructuring program, loan condonation program, Overseas Filipino workers, United Arab Emirates , loans
Being considered as modern-day heroes, government offices, as well as some private establishment, give different perks and privileges to overseas Filipino workers (OFW). Aside from the sacrifices they had to go through just to earn better by working abroad, OFWs are the breadwinners of their families back home and the major contributor to keep the Philippine economy afloat by sending their remittances. they deserve to be rewarded by these kinds of privileges. Ads Sponsored Links Exemption on Fees It’s all because of the Overseas Employment Certificate or OEC. Being an OFW, specifically, a legitimate one means you will be exempted from various fees like airport terminal fee, travel tax, and documentary stamp tax. Tax-Free Shopping at Duty-Free If you want to do some additional shopping before heading home, then the Duty-Free Philippines can be your partner. You can enjoy tax-free shopping within 15 days from the time you arrived so you can give pasalubong to your family, relatives, and friends. Housing Loan from SSS or PAG-IBIG Are you thinking of buying a house or giving your existing home a much-needed renovation? SSS or PAG-IBIG can help you on this since they offer housing facilities at lower rates compared to banks and other lending institutions. SSS offers Direct Housing Facility Loan for OFWs where you can loan for as much as P2 million and payable up to 15 years maximum. On the other hand, PAG-IBIG also offers a housing loan facility for OFWs where you can borrow as much as P6 million. Free Language Courses at TESDA Yes, you read that right. TESDA Language Skills Institute offers free language training for Spanish, English, Japanese, Mandarin, and Arabic to help Filipinos become more equipped in terms of language. This will come in handy when you are headed to any of the countries that speak any of these languages as well as an advantage on your part as OFW. If you plan to enroll, then make sure you register early because slots are limited. Nonetheless, OFWs are given priority, but it’s best to reserve your slot early. You can check TESDA website for further details about this program. OWWA Benefits The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration or OWWA is the agency that protects and promotes the welfare of OFWs and their dependents. In line with this, several benefits are being offered by the agency such as onsite assistance, livelihood trainings, education assistance for dependents, counseling, and legal assistance among others. DFA Courtesy Lanes With the recent opening of passport renewal slots (86,889 New Slots in September!), you can now apply for your passport related concern without hassle. OFWs are given access to DFA Courtesy Lanes. You don’t need to even schedule an appointment online. No OFWs will miss a job just because of delays in Passport Application. How good is that? Low interest loans There are loan programs from the banks that are tailored for OFWs and they are giving it for very low-interest rates and flexible tenures. Flexible Investment scheme from SSS SSS provides a program they called SSS Flexi-fund where OFWs can invest their excess contributions to earn dividends and they can withdraw it anytime they wish or when they finally decided to stay home for good. Ads Filed under the category of modern-day heroes, overseas Filipino workers, working abroad, OFW remittances
Food, shelter, and clothing are the basic necessities of human lives. We can choose our lifestyle whatever we want like living in a simple yet safe home and wearing modest low-end clothing to save but the rising cost of food is a serious matter and we need to do something about it. Imagine that you are earning just enough to pay your bills, mortgages and other household expenses and your company seldom give you a raise in your salary. Even the families of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) are finding it difficult to budget the remittances they receive due to inflation. Everything has increased its prices and you need to catch up. Ads Sponsored Links Here are some practical tips to save money on food items. Make A Shopping List And Stick to It Planning your meals for the week and carefully selecting specific ingredients to buy can save a lot out of your food budget. With the list on hand, purchase only the items you need to buy and avoid impulse buys. Eat Before You Shop When you are hungry and you walk into a building full of food, it is more likely that you are going to grab unnecessary and expensive items that appeal more to your palate than your pocket. It is highly advised that you eat first and shop. Avoid Fastfoods Ready-made meals are easy to buy but come with a cost. Instead of eating in fast food or restaurant, buy the ingredients and do it at home preparing the meal yourself. It could save you a lot and still keep the leftovers for the next meal. Do Not bring Your Kids While Shopping Every extra minute that you spend in the store increases the chances of you buying more and this includes toys and snacks meant to keep the kids behave while you try to focus on your hunt for a good bargain. Do not bring your kids with you while shopping to save time and money. Buy in Bulk Buying in bigger packaging can save you a lot. You can usually find great deals in buying a larger packaging. However, pay attention to your spending habits and consider your storage capacity. Use Store Reward Cards And Coupons Coupons provide an easy way to save money. There is no harm in clipping them and using them in purchasing foods, helping you save on your food shopping cost. Buy locally produced foods Locally grown or produced food is cheaper because you don't pay for long transportation costs. You also help local farmers and food producers meet their daily needs as well. Compare Store Prices; Grab the cheapest Have an assessment of which stores offers lower prices for particular food items and buy it from them. Some grocery stores have special prices for a specific item and they are not often applicable to other stores. Be aware of the price tags and grab it where it cost the lowest. Look Down at the lower shelf Most expensive items are usually displayed at eye-level. To find less expensive items, look down. Avoid the Checkout Temptations Beware of the displays placed at the end of each aisle. They often feature premium brands and they are placed there for a purpose. Shop for Sales Pay attention to sales on necessity items and stock up on non-perishables and freezer goods. Be mindful of the expiration date because most of the sale items are often near expiration dates. Ads Shop Infrequently Reducing the number of trips that you make to the store each week or month reduces the chances of unnecessary purchases and minimizes the amount of transportation cost spent getting there. Pay in Cash Avoid using your credit card in purchasing food. If you don't pay off the card in full each month, you pay interest on the purchase. To avoid paying the extra cost, use cash when you shop. Check Your Bill Electronic scanners make the shopping experience faster and more convenient, however, scanners aren't foolproof. Take a look at the receipt to make sure your coupons and discounts were accurate. In addition to this, try planting edible plants and vegetables and use it to save on your next food purchase. Having an organic vegetable garden in your yard lets you eat your favorite veggise for free.
Our country is now experiencing high inflation rate like its neighboring countries. The only thing is that, while other countries in the region like India, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, etc., seems to recuperate with high inflation rates, we are just started to hit the peak. The high inflation rate is so evident that even the families of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) who used to catch up with their expenses using the remittances sent by the OFWs to pay their bills, mortgages etc., are now complaining of budget shortage due to high prices of food items, transportation, and basic commodities. Recruitment and migration expert Emmanuel Geslani even advised the OFWs to send at least 20% more remittances in order for their families to cope up as the prices soar high. Could it really help? How do we beat the high prices brought about by the inflation? Ads Sponsored Links As we are all affected by high prices, there is a need for a concerted effort by all sectors to work together to beat inflation. This is not the challenge for the government alone. The private sector, media, and consumers alike must also pitch in. Expectations can only be calmed by a perspective view that this condition is temporary. Keep a record of your spendings Tracking your expenses by keeping a record and listing down your purchases. It will allow you to determine your average spendings. You can compare them and find out which will be your basis of a monthly allowance. Check out which month you spent the least and make it a reference for your preceding monthly budget plan. Have a contingency budget of at least 10% every payday Set aside at least 10% from your monthly take-home pay for emergency purposes. Financial emergencies are inevitable and it is important that we are ready. Watch your lifestyle We often hear that we should not spend more than what we earn. Buying things that you need must be a priority over the things that you want. Exercise frugality Saving for the future benefit none other than yourself. The money you save today could save your life in the future. Everyone will come to their retirement but some of them will not retire well. Spending your money like there will be no tomorrow will render you broke on your retirement. As the inflation rate soar, buy only where you can save a lot like on sale items. Keep your spending for needs only Shopping for things you want but you don't really need could make the effect of the high inflation even worse. Look for extra income Even if you have a pretty decent take-home pay, having a side hustle will be a great help during this time where the prices of almost everything are rising. Having an extra income could help you beat the effects of the high inflation rate. Invest The best way to save is not by putting your money in the bank but to find a profitable investment to make your money grow. Over the years, with the right investments, your money will grow rapidly compared with just putting it into a savings deposit. However, be careful where you invest. Make sure you are putting your hard-earned money to legitimate investments. Filed under the category of high inflation rate, India, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, OFW, mortgages, transportation, Recruitment, migration. Ads
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Tuesday, August 21, 2018

What Will Happen Now To The Stranded OFWs at NAIA

Thousands of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) and other passengers had been stranded at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) due to the excursion of a Xiamen Air which slipped off and got stuck at the runway and last week. Luckily, all passengers and crews were safely evacuated. However, the incident affects all the passengers at the NAIA because the said incident forced all other airlines to cancel their flights. The result, thousands of travelers were stranded for days without food and a decent place to stay.

Thousands of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) and other passengers had been stranded at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) due to the excursion of a Xiamen Air which slipped off and got stuck at the runway and last week. Luckily, all passengers and crews were safely evacuated. However, the incident affects all the passengers at the NAIA because the said incident forced all other airlines to cancel their flights. The result, thousands of travelers were stranded for days without food and a decent place to stay. Advertisement The plane was already out of the runway but the passengers including thousands of OFWs who were about to return to their workplace were still staying there like evacuees lingering all over the airport without any clear assurance that their flights may be rebooked or refunded. They were not given any food or hotel accommodations by their airlines. Under the passenger Bill Of Rights, in case of flight cancellation, the airline must provide the passengers with sufficient refreshments and meals, hotel accommodations, free call/text and internet service, transportation from the airport to the hotel, and first aid if necessary. The airline company also has to rebook the flight or endorse the passenger to another airline company at no extra cost. If the passenger decides not to fly anymore, the airline company should reimburse the airfare including taxes and surcharges. Ads As of this writing, none of these benefits was given to any stranded passengers. The OFWs already missed the designated date when they supposed to be reporting for work. Some of them has chosen to go home instead of staying at the crowded NAIA. The two pilots of Xiamen Air appeared at the CAAP investigation and explained that the plane did not land successfully on their first approach on the runway due to poor vision in midst of severe rainfall. On their second approach, they made it to the left side of the landing area but it slipped off the concrete runway. The plane has lost its landing front landing gear and one of its engines. MIAA said that the two pilots, which the names were not revealed, were both experts. They drug test also turned out negative while the results of their alcohol test s yet to be released. Xiamen Air also issued apologies to the affected passenger and promised to extend any possible assistance they could give. Ads The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has already instructed the embassies and consulates to extend their assistance to OFWs who had been caught by the incident and were not able to arrive on time to their host country. Filed under overseas Filipino workers, Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Xiamen Air, stranded, travelers, OFW, Read More:

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The plane was already out of the runway but the passengers including thousands of OFWs who were about to return to their workplace were still staying there like evacuees lingering all over the airport without any clear assurance that their flights may be rebooked or refunded. They were not given any food or hotel accommodations by their airlines.
Thousands of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) and other passengers had been stranded at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) due to the excursion of a Xiamen Air which slipped off and got stuck at the runway and last week. Luckily, all passengers and crews were safely evacuated. However, the incident affects all the passengers at the NAIA because the said incident forced all other airlines to cancel their flights. The result, thousands of travelers were stranded for days without food and a decent place to stay. Advertisement The plane was already out of the runway but the passengers including thousands of OFWs who were about to return to their workplace were still staying there like evacuees lingering all over the airport without any clear assurance that their flights may be rebooked or refunded. They were not given any food or hotel accommodations by their airlines. Under the passenger Bill Of Rights, in case of flight cancellation, the airline must provide the passengers with sufficient refreshments and meals, hotel accommodations, free call/text and internet service, transportation from the airport to the hotel, and first aid if necessary. The airline company also has to rebook the flight or endorse the passenger to another airline company at no extra cost. If the passenger decides not to fly anymore, the airline company should reimburse the airfare including taxes and surcharges. Ads As of this writing, none of these benefits was given to any stranded passengers. The OFWs already missed the designated date when they supposed to be reporting for work. Some of them has chosen to go home instead of staying at the crowded NAIA. The two pilots of Xiamen Air appeared at the CAAP investigation and explained that the plane did not land successfully on their first approach on the runway due to poor vision in midst of severe rainfall. On their second approach, they made it to the left side of the landing area but it slipped off the concrete runway. The plane has lost its landing front landing gear and one of its engines. MIAA said that the two pilots, which the names were not revealed, were both experts. They drug test also turned out negative while the results of their alcohol test s yet to be released. Xiamen Air also issued apologies to the affected passenger and promised to extend any possible assistance they could give. Ads The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has already instructed the embassies and consulates to extend their assistance to OFWs who had been caught by the incident and were not able to arrive on time to their host country. Filed under overseas Filipino workers, Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Xiamen Air, stranded, travelers, OFW, Read More:
Thousands of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) and other passengers had been stranded at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) due to the excursion of a Xiamen Air which slipped off and got stuck at the runway and last week. Luckily, all passengers and crews were safely evacuated. However, the incident affects all the passengers at the NAIA because the said incident forced all other airlines to cancel their flights. The result, thousands of travelers were stranded for days without food and a decent place to stay. Advertisement The plane was already out of the runway but the passengers including thousands of OFWs who were about to return to their workplace were still staying there like evacuees lingering all over the airport without any clear assurance that their flights may be rebooked or refunded. They were not given any food or hotel accommodations by their airlines. Under the passenger Bill Of Rights, in case of flight cancellation, the airline must provide the passengers with sufficient refreshments and meals, hotel accommodations, free call/text and internet service, transportation from the airport to the hotel, and first aid if necessary. The airline company also has to rebook the flight or endorse the passenger to another airline company at no extra cost. If the passenger decides not to fly anymore, the airline company should reimburse the airfare including taxes and surcharges. Ads As of this writing, none of these benefits was given to any stranded passengers. The OFWs already missed the designated date when they supposed to be reporting for work. Some of them has chosen to go home instead of staying at the crowded NAIA. The two pilots of Xiamen Air appeared at the CAAP investigation and explained that the plane did not land successfully on their first approach on the runway due to poor vision in midst of severe rainfall. On their second approach, they made it to the left side of the landing area but it slipped off the concrete runway. The plane has lost its landing front landing gear and one of its engines. MIAA said that the two pilots, which the names were not revealed, were both experts. They drug test also turned out negative while the results of their alcohol test s yet to be released. Xiamen Air also issued apologies to the affected passenger and promised to extend any possible assistance they could give. Ads The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has already instructed the embassies and consulates to extend their assistance to OFWs who had been caught by the incident and were not able to arrive on time to their host country. Filed under overseas Filipino workers, Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Xiamen Air, stranded, travelers, OFW, Read More:
Under the passenger Bill Of Rights, in case of flight cancellation, the airline must provide the passengers with sufficient refreshments and meals, hotel accommodations, free call/text and internet service, transportation from the airport to the hotel, and first aid if necessary. The airline company also has to rebook the flight or endorse the passenger to another airline company at no extra cost. If the passenger decides not to fly anymore, the airline company should reimburse the airfare including taxes and surcharges.
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As of this writing, none of these benefits was given to any stranded passengers. The OFWs already missed the designated date when they supposed to be reporting for work. Some of them has chosen to go home instead of staying at the crowded NAIA. 

The two pilots of Xiamen Air appeared at the CAAP investigation and explained that the plane did not land successfully on their first approach on the runway due to poor vision in midst of severe rainfall. On their second approach, they made it to the left side of the landing area but it slipped off the concrete runway. The plane has lost its landing front landing gear and one of its engines. MIAA said that the two pilots, which the names were not revealed, were both experts. They drug test also turned out negative while the results of their alcohol test s yet to be released. 
Xiamen Air also issued apologies to the affected passenger and promised to extend any possible assistance they could give.
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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has already instructed the embassies and consulates to extend their assistance to OFWs who had been caught by the incident and were not able to arrive on time to their host country.
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Thousands of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) and other passengers had been stranded at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) due to the excursion of a Xiamen Air which slipped off and got stuck at the runway and last week. Luckily, all passengers and crews were safely evacuated. However, the incident affects all the passengers at the NAIA because the said incident forced all other airlines to cancel their flights. The result, thousands of travelers were stranded for days without food and a decent place to stay. Advertisement The plane was already out of the runway but the passengers including thousands of OFWs who were about to return to their workplace were still staying there like evacuees lingering all over the airport without any clear assurance that their flights may be rebooked or refunded. They were not given any food or hotel accommodations by their airlines. Under the passenger Bill Of Rights, in case of flight cancellation, the airline must provide the passengers with sufficient refreshments and meals, hotel accommodations, free call/text and internet service, transportation from the airport to the hotel, and first aid if necessary. The airline company also has to rebook the flight or endorse the passenger to another airline company at no extra cost. If the passenger decides not to fly anymore, the airline company should reimburse the airfare including taxes and surcharges. Ads As of this writing, none of these benefits was given to any stranded passengers. The OFWs already missed the designated date when they supposed to be reporting for work. Some of them has chosen to go home instead of staying at the crowded NAIA. The two pilots of Xiamen Air appeared at the CAAP investigation and explained that the plane did not land successfully on their first approach on the runway due to poor vision in midst of severe rainfall. On their second approach, they made it to the left side of the landing area but it slipped off the concrete runway. The plane has lost its landing front landing gear and one of its engines. MIAA said that the two pilots, which the names were not revealed, were both experts. They drug test also turned out negative while the results of their alcohol test s yet to be released. Xiamen Air also issued apologies to the affected passenger and promised to extend any possible assistance they could give. Ads The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has already instructed the embassies and consulates to extend their assistance to OFWs who had been caught by the incident and were not able to arrive on time to their host country. Filed under overseas Filipino workers, Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Xiamen Air, stranded, travelers, OFW, Read More:

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Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Modern Immigration Electronic Gates Now At NAIA


Are we bidding goodbye to the long queues during peak hours at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport?

Now that the electronic gates (E-Gates) are installed at the airport, the flow of arriving passengers will now be hastened for seamless and stress-free travel.

Normally, it takes 45 minutes per individual to be checked by the immigration officers. With the E-Gates, it will only take 15 seconds to check if your passport will be encoded for the first time and about 8 seconds if it is already registered.

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Are we bidding goodbye to the long queues during peak hours at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport? Now that the electronic gates (E-Gates) are installed at the airport, the flow of arriving passengers will now be hastened for seamless and stress-free travel. Normally, it takes 45 minutes per individual to be checked by the immigration officers. With the E-Gates, it will only take 15 seconds to check if your passport will be encoded for the first time and about 8 seconds if it is already registered. Advertisement Sponsored Links According to Red Mariñas, immigration spokesperson, the installation of the E-gates will make the immigration checking faster and will definitely solve the problems with long queues at the airport. Instead of the immigration officers checking the passengers' passport, it will be tapped on the e-gates and the gates will be automatically open when the machine is done confirming the passport. However, immigration officers will still be working to check foreign passengers because the e-gates will be initially exclusive to Filipinos especially the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW). There will be 21 units of e-gates to be installed in all 5 airports in the country before the end of the year, 11 of which will be installed at NAIA Terminals 1 and 3. The project was started during the time of President Aquino and is now being completed through the Build, Build, Build infrastructure project of President Rodrigo Duterte. READ MORE: 11 OFWs Illegally Detained In A Room For 1 Week, Asking For Help Find Out Which Is The Best Broadband Connection In The Philippines ASEAN Promotes People Mobility Across The Region You Too Can Earn As Much As P131K From SSS Flexi Fund Investment Survey: 8 Out of 10 OFWS Are Not Saving Their Money For Retirement Dubai OFW Lost His Dreams To A Scammer

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According to Red Mariñas, immigration spokesperson, the installation of the E-gates will make the immigration checking faster and will definitely solve the problems with long queues at the airport.



Are we bidding goodbye to the long queues during peak hours at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport? Now that the electronic gates (E-Gates) are installed at the airport, the flow of arriving passengers will now be hastened for seamless and stress-free travel. Normally, it takes 45 minutes per individual to be checked by the immigration officers. With the E-Gates, it will only take 15 seconds to check if your passport will be encoded for the first time and about 8 seconds if it is already registered. Advertisement Sponsored Links According to Red Mariñas, immigration spokesperson, the installation of the E-gates will make the immigration checking faster and will definitely solve the problems with long queues at the airport. Instead of the immigration officers checking the passengers' passport, it will be tapped on the e-gates and the gates will be automatically open when the machine is done confirming the passport. However, immigration officers will still be working to check foreign passengers because the e-gates will be initially exclusive to Filipinos especially the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW). There will be 21 units of e-gates to be installed in all 5 airports in the country before the end of the year, 11 of which will be installed at NAIA Terminals 1 and 3. The project was started during the time of President Aquino and is now being completed through the Build, Build, Build infrastructure project of President Rodrigo Duterte. READ MORE: 11 OFWs Illegally Detained In A Room For 1 Week, Asking For Help Find Out Which Is The Best Broadband Connection In The Philippines ASEAN Promotes People Mobility Across The Region You Too Can Earn As Much As P131K From SSS Flexi Fund Investment Survey: 8 Out of 10 OFWS Are Not Saving Their Money For Retirement Dubai OFW Lost His Dreams To A Scammer
Instead of the immigration officers checking the passengers' passport, it will be tapped on the e-gates and the gates will be automatically open when the machine is done confirming the passport.
Are we bidding goodbye to the long queues during peak hours at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport? Now that the electronic gates (E-Gates) are installed at the airport, the flow of arriving passengers will now be hastened for seamless and stress-free travel. Normally, it takes 45 minutes per individual to be checked by the immigration officers. With the E-Gates, it will only take 15 seconds to check if your passport will be encoded for the first time and about 8 seconds if it is already registered. Advertisement Sponsored Links According to Red Mariñas, immigration spokesperson, the installation of the E-gates will make the immigration checking faster and will definitely solve the problems with long queues at the airport. Instead of the immigration officers checking the passengers' passport, it will be tapped on the e-gates and the gates will be automatically open when the machine is done confirming the passport. However, immigration officers will still be working to check foreign passengers because the e-gates will be initially exclusive to Filipinos especially the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW). There will be 21 units of e-gates to be installed in all 5 airports in the country before the end of the year, 11 of which will be installed at NAIA Terminals 1 and 3. The project was started during the time of President Aquino and is now being completed through the Build, Build, Build infrastructure project of President Rodrigo Duterte. READ MORE: 11 OFWs Illegally Detained In A Room For 1 Week, Asking For Help Find Out Which Is The Best Broadband Connection In The Philippines ASEAN Promotes People Mobility Across The Region You Too Can Earn As Much As P131K From SSS Flexi Fund Investment Survey: 8 Out of 10 OFWS Are Not Saving Their Money For Retirement Dubai OFW Lost His Dreams To A Scammer
However, immigration officers will still be working to check foreign passengers because the e-gates will be initially exclusive to Filipinos especially the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW). 
Are we bidding goodbye to the long queues during peak hours at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport? Now that the electronic gates (E-Gates) are installed at the airport, the flow of arriving passengers will now be hastened for seamless and stress-free travel. Normally, it takes 45 minutes per individual to be checked by the immigration officers. With the E-Gates, it will only take 15 seconds to check if your passport will be encoded for the first time and about 8 seconds if it is already registered. Advertisement Sponsored Links According to Red Mariñas, immigration spokesperson, the installation of the E-gates will make the immigration checking faster and will definitely solve the problems with long queues at the airport. Instead of the immigration officers checking the passengers' passport, it will be tapped on the e-gates and the gates will be automatically open when the machine is done confirming the passport. However, immigration officers will still be working to check foreign passengers because the e-gates will be initially exclusive to Filipinos especially the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW). There will be 21 units of e-gates to be installed in all 5 airports in the country before the end of the year, 11 of which will be installed at NAIA Terminals 1 and 3. The project was started during the time of President Aquino and is now being completed through the Build, Build, Build infrastructure project of President Rodrigo Duterte. READ MORE: 11 OFWs Illegally Detained In A Room For 1 Week, Asking For Help Find Out Which Is The Best Broadband Connection In The Philippines ASEAN Promotes People Mobility Across The Region You Too Can Earn As Much As P131K From SSS Flexi Fund Investment Survey: 8 Out of 10 OFWS Are Not Saving Their Money For Retirement Dubai OFW Lost His Dreams To A Scammer

There will be 21 units of e-gates to be installed in all 5 airports in the country before the end of the year, 11 of which will be installed at NAIA Terminals 1 and 3.
The project was started during the time of President Aquino and is now being completed through the Build, Build, Build infrastructure project of President Rodrigo Duterte.
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