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Thursday, June 14, 2018

New Job And Visa Rules In The UAE


The United Arab Emirates is home to thousands of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) deployed in different sectors. The new rules about labor and visa approved by the cabinet of the present administration of the Gulf state may affect the lives of the OFWs working there.
The Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has adopted strategic decisions with regards to foreign workers' insurance in the private sector, as well as a legislative package of visa facilitation.

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The United Arab Emirates is home to thousands of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) deployed in different sectors. The new rules about labor and visa approved by the cabinet of the present administration of the Gulf state may affect the lives of the OFWs working there. The Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has adopted strategic decisions with regards to foreign workers' insurance in the private sector, as well as a legislative package of visa facilitation. Advertisement Sponsored Links A new insurance scheme for workers' guarantees has been introduced. The previous mandatory deposit of Dh3,000 per worker is now replaced by a new insurance that cost only Dh60 annually per worker. The newly created scheme secures workers' rights in the private sector and reduces the burdens on employers. It allows businesses to recover approximately Dh14 billion, representing the value of current guarantees paid by employers, which will enable them to further invest in the development of their business. The system also enhances the ease of doing business in the UAE, which effectively contributes to market prosperity and growth. The new system aims to achieve a wider coverage of the rights and entitlements for the workers. The value of the insurance policy in the new system is AED 60 per year for each worker and covers the workers' entitlements in terms of end of service benefits, vacation allowance, overtime allowance, unpaid wages, worker's return ticket and cases of work injury, in which the insurance coverage amounts to Dh20,000 per worker. The Cabinet also adopted a number of visa facilitation for visitors, residents, families, and people overstaying their visa to cater to a wider segment of the society. The Cabinet approved a new legislative package, including a review of the current residency system to allow a two-year extension of the residency period for the dependents of their parents after finishing their university studies. A new decision has also been approved to exempt transit passengers from all entry fees for the first 48 hours. Transit visa can be extended for up to 96 hours for a fee of only Dh50. Obtaining transit visa will be facilitated by a number of the express counter at the passport-control hall across UAE airports. In the same context, the Cabinet adopted a decision to grant people overstaying their visa a chance to leave the country voluntarily without a "no entry" passport stamp. A new 6-month visa will be introduced for job seekers who overstayed their visa but wish to work in the country. The temporary visa enhances the UAE's position as a land of opportunities and a destination for talents and professionals. As for Individuals who entered the UAE illegally, they will have the chance to leave voluntarily with a "no entry" stamp for two years given that they provide a valid return ticket. Equally, in a step aimed at simplifying the process and easing the financial burden on individuals wishing to adjust or renew their visa, they can now do so for a fee without having to leave and re-enter the country. On the other hand, the Cabinet adopted a resolution on empowering "People of Determination" and enabling them to access the job market. The resolution provides them with the necessary support to obtain equal employment opportunities in various sectors in line with the Government's social development programs for all segments of the society. READ MORE: Can A Family Of Five Survive With P10K Income In A Month? How Filipinos Can Get Free Oman Visa? Do You Know The Effects Of Too Much Bad News To Your Body? Authorized Travel Agency To Process Temporary Visa Bound to South Korea Who Can Skip Online Appointment And Use The DFA Courtesy Lane For Passport Processing?
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A new insurance scheme for workers' guarantees has been introduced. The previous mandatory deposit of Dh3,000 per worker is now replaced by a new insurance that cost only Dh60 annually per worker.

The newly created scheme secures workers' rights in the private sector and reduces the burdens on employers. It allows businesses to recover approximately Dh14 billion, representing the value of current guarantees paid by employers, which will enable them to further invest in the development of their business. The system also enhances the ease of doing business in the UAE, which effectively contributes to market prosperity and growth.

The new system aims to achieve a wider coverage of the rights and entitlements for the workers. The value of the insurance policy in the new system is AED 60 per year for each worker and covers the workers' entitlements in terms of end of service benefits, vacation allowance, overtime allowance, unpaid wages, worker's return ticket and cases of work injury, in which the insurance coverage amounts to Dh20,000 per worker.

The Cabinet also adopted a number of visa facilitation for visitors, residents, families, and people overstaying their visa to cater to a wider segment of the society. The Cabinet approved a new legislative package, including a review of the current residency system to allow a two-year extension of the residency period for the dependents of their parents after finishing their university studies.
The United Arab Emirates is home to thousands of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) deployed in different sectors. The new rules about labor and visa approved by the cabinet of the present administration of the Gulf state may affect the lives of the OFWs working there. The Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has adopted strategic decisions with regards to foreign workers' insurance in the private sector, as well as a legislative package of visa facilitation. Advertisement Sponsored Links A new insurance scheme for workers' guarantees has been introduced. The previous mandatory deposit of Dh3,000 per worker is now replaced by a new insurance that cost only Dh60 annually per worker. The newly created scheme secures workers' rights in the private sector and reduces the burdens on employers. It allows businesses to recover approximately Dh14 billion, representing the value of current guarantees paid by employers, which will enable them to further invest in the development of their business. The system also enhances the ease of doing business in the UAE, which effectively contributes to market prosperity and growth. The new system aims to achieve a wider coverage of the rights and entitlements for the workers. The value of the insurance policy in the new system is AED 60 per year for each worker and covers the workers' entitlements in terms of end of service benefits, vacation allowance, overtime allowance, unpaid wages, worker's return ticket and cases of work injury, in which the insurance coverage amounts to Dh20,000 per worker. The Cabinet also adopted a number of visa facilitation for visitors, residents, families, and people overstaying their visa to cater to a wider segment of the society. The Cabinet approved a new legislative package, including a review of the current residency system to allow a two-year extension of the residency period for the dependents of their parents after finishing their university studies. A new decision has also been approved to exempt transit passengers from all entry fees for the first 48 hours. Transit visa can be extended for up to 96 hours for a fee of only Dh50. Obtaining transit visa will be facilitated by a number of the express counter at the passport-control hall across UAE airports. In the same context, the Cabinet adopted a decision to grant people overstaying their visa a chance to leave the country voluntarily without a "no entry" passport stamp. A new 6-month visa will be introduced for job seekers who overstayed their visa but wish to work in the country. The temporary visa enhances the UAE's position as a land of opportunities and a destination for talents and professionals. As for Individuals who entered the UAE illegally, they will have the chance to leave voluntarily with a "no entry" stamp for two years given that they provide a valid return ticket. Equally, in a step aimed at simplifying the process and easing the financial burden on individuals wishing to adjust or renew their visa, they can now do so for a fee without having to leave and re-enter the country. On the other hand, the Cabinet adopted a resolution on empowering "People of Determination" and enabling them to access the job market. The resolution provides them with the necessary support to obtain equal employment opportunities in various sectors in line with the Government's social development programs for all segments of the society. READ MORE: Can A Family Of Five Survive With P10K Income In A Month? How Filipinos Can Get Free Oman Visa? Do You Know The Effects Of Too Much Bad News To Your Body? Authorized Travel Agency To Process Temporary Visa Bound to South Korea Who Can Skip Online Appointment And Use The DFA Courtesy Lane For Passport Processing?

A new decision has also been approved to exempt transit passengers from all entry fees for the first 48 hours. Transit visa can be extended for up to 96 hours for a fee of only Dh50. Obtaining transit visa will be facilitated by a number of the express counter at the passport-control hall across UAE airports.
The United Arab Emirates is home to thousands of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) deployed in different sectors. The new rules about labor and visa approved by the cabinet of the present administration of the Gulf state may affect the lives of the OFWs working there. The Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has adopted strategic decisions with regards to foreign workers' insurance in the private sector, as well as a legislative package of visa facilitation. Advertisement Sponsored Links A new insurance scheme for workers' guarantees has been introduced. The previous mandatory deposit of Dh3,000 per worker is now replaced by a new insurance that cost only Dh60 annually per worker. The newly created scheme secures workers' rights in the private sector and reduces the burdens on employers. It allows businesses to recover approximately Dh14 billion, representing the value of current guarantees paid by employers, which will enable them to further invest in the development of their business. The system also enhances the ease of doing business in the UAE, which effectively contributes to market prosperity and growth. The new system aims to achieve a wider coverage of the rights and entitlements for the workers. The value of the insurance policy in the new system is AED 60 per year for each worker and covers the workers' entitlements in terms of end of service benefits, vacation allowance, overtime allowance, unpaid wages, worker's return ticket and cases of work injury, in which the insurance coverage amounts to Dh20,000 per worker. The Cabinet also adopted a number of visa facilitation for visitors, residents, families, and people overstaying their visa to cater to a wider segment of the society. The Cabinet approved a new legislative package, including a review of the current residency system to allow a two-year extension of the residency period for the dependents of their parents after finishing their university studies. A new decision has also been approved to exempt transit passengers from all entry fees for the first 48 hours. Transit visa can be extended for up to 96 hours for a fee of only Dh50. Obtaining transit visa will be facilitated by a number of the express counter at the passport-control hall across UAE airports. In the same context, the Cabinet adopted a decision to grant people overstaying their visa a chance to leave the country voluntarily without a "no entry" passport stamp. A new 6-month visa will be introduced for job seekers who overstayed their visa but wish to work in the country. The temporary visa enhances the UAE's position as a land of opportunities and a destination for talents and professionals. As for Individuals who entered the UAE illegally, they will have the chance to leave voluntarily with a "no entry" stamp for two years given that they provide a valid return ticket. Equally, in a step aimed at simplifying the process and easing the financial burden on individuals wishing to adjust or renew their visa, they can now do so for a fee without having to leave and re-enter the country. On the other hand, the Cabinet adopted a resolution on empowering "People of Determination" and enabling them to access the job market. The resolution provides them with the necessary support to obtain equal employment opportunities in various sectors in line with the Government's social development programs for all segments of the society. READ MORE: Can A Family Of Five Survive With P10K Income In A Month? How Filipinos Can Get Free Oman Visa? Do You Know The Effects Of Too Much Bad News To Your Body? Authorized Travel Agency To Process Temporary Visa Bound to South Korea Who Can Skip Online Appointment And Use The DFA Courtesy Lane For Passport Processing?
In the same context, the Cabinet adopted a decision to grant people overstaying their visa a chance to leave the country voluntarily without a "no entry" passport stamp. A new 6-month visa will be introduced for job seekers who overstayed their visa but wish to work in the country. The temporary visa enhances the UAE's position as a land of opportunities and a destination for talents and professionals.

As for Individuals who entered the UAE illegally, they will have the chance to leave voluntarily with a "no entry" stamp for two years given that they provide a valid return ticket.
The United Arab Emirates is home to thousands of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) deployed in different sectors. The new rules about labor and visa approved by the cabinet of the present administration of the Gulf state may affect the lives of the OFWs working there. The Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has adopted strategic decisions with regards to foreign workers' insurance in the private sector, as well as a legislative package of visa facilitation. Advertisement Sponsored Links A new insurance scheme for workers' guarantees has been introduced. The previous mandatory deposit of Dh3,000 per worker is now replaced by a new insurance that cost only Dh60 annually per worker. The newly created scheme secures workers' rights in the private sector and reduces the burdens on employers. It allows businesses to recover approximately Dh14 billion, representing the value of current guarantees paid by employers, which will enable them to further invest in the development of their business. The system also enhances the ease of doing business in the UAE, which effectively contributes to market prosperity and growth. The new system aims to achieve a wider coverage of the rights and entitlements for the workers. The value of the insurance policy in the new system is AED 60 per year for each worker and covers the workers' entitlements in terms of end of service benefits, vacation allowance, overtime allowance, unpaid wages, worker's return ticket and cases of work injury, in which the insurance coverage amounts to Dh20,000 per worker. The Cabinet also adopted a number of visa facilitation for visitors, residents, families, and people overstaying their visa to cater to a wider segment of the society. The Cabinet approved a new legislative package, including a review of the current residency system to allow a two-year extension of the residency period for the dependents of their parents after finishing their university studies. A new decision has also been approved to exempt transit passengers from all entry fees for the first 48 hours. Transit visa can be extended for up to 96 hours for a fee of only Dh50. Obtaining transit visa will be facilitated by a number of the express counter at the passport-control hall across UAE airports. In the same context, the Cabinet adopted a decision to grant people overstaying their visa a chance to leave the country voluntarily without a "no entry" passport stamp. A new 6-month visa will be introduced for job seekers who overstayed their visa but wish to work in the country. The temporary visa enhances the UAE's position as a land of opportunities and a destination for talents and professionals. As for Individuals who entered the UAE illegally, they will have the chance to leave voluntarily with a "no entry" stamp for two years given that they provide a valid return ticket. Equally, in a step aimed at simplifying the process and easing the financial burden on individuals wishing to adjust or renew their visa, they can now do so for a fee without having to leave and re-enter the country. On the other hand, the Cabinet adopted a resolution on empowering "People of Determination" and enabling them to access the job market. The resolution provides them with the necessary support to obtain equal employment opportunities in various sectors in line with the Government's social development programs for all segments of the society. READ MORE: Can A Family Of Five Survive With P10K Income In A Month? How Filipinos Can Get Free Oman Visa? Do You Know The Effects Of Too Much Bad News To Your Body? Authorized Travel Agency To Process Temporary Visa Bound to South Korea Who Can Skip Online Appointment And Use The DFA Courtesy Lane For Passport Processing?

Equally, in a step aimed at simplifying the process and easing the financial burden on individuals wishing to adjust or renew their visa, they can now do so for a fee without having to leave and re-enter the country.

On the other hand, the Cabinet adopted a resolution on empowering "People of Determination" and enabling them to access the job market. The resolution provides them with the necessary support to obtain equal employment opportunities in various sectors in line with the Government's social development programs for all segments of the society.
The United Arab Emirates is home to thousands of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) deployed in different sectors. The new rules about labor and visa approved by the cabinet of the present administration of the Gulf state may affect the lives of the OFWs working there. The Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has adopted strategic decisions with regards to foreign workers' insurance in the private sector, as well as a legislative package of visa facilitation. Advertisement Sponsored Links A new insurance scheme for workers' guarantees has been introduced. The previous mandatory deposit of Dh3,000 per worker is now replaced by a new insurance that cost only Dh60 annually per worker. The newly created scheme secures workers' rights in the private sector and reduces the burdens on employers. It allows businesses to recover approximately Dh14 billion, representing the value of current guarantees paid by employers, which will enable them to further invest in the development of their business. The system also enhances the ease of doing business in the UAE, which effectively contributes to market prosperity and growth. The new system aims to achieve a wider coverage of the rights and entitlements for the workers. The value of the insurance policy in the new system is AED 60 per year for each worker and covers the workers' entitlements in terms of end of service benefits, vacation allowance, overtime allowance, unpaid wages, worker's return ticket and cases of work injury, in which the insurance coverage amounts to Dh20,000 per worker. The Cabinet also adopted a number of visa facilitation for visitors, residents, families, and people overstaying their visa to cater to a wider segment of the society. The Cabinet approved a new legislative package, including a review of the current residency system to allow a two-year extension of the residency period for the dependents of their parents after finishing their university studies. A new decision has also been approved to exempt transit passengers from all entry fees for the first 48 hours. Transit visa can be extended for up to 96 hours for a fee of only Dh50. Obtaining transit visa will be facilitated by a number of the express counter at the passport-control hall across UAE airports. In the same context, the Cabinet adopted a decision to grant people overstaying their visa a chance to leave the country voluntarily without a "no entry" passport stamp. A new 6-month visa will be introduced for job seekers who overstayed their visa but wish to work in the country. The temporary visa enhances the UAE's position as a land of opportunities and a destination for talents and professionals. As for Individuals who entered the UAE illegally, they will have the chance to leave voluntarily with a "no entry" stamp for two years given that they provide a valid return ticket. Equally, in a step aimed at simplifying the process and easing the financial burden on individuals wishing to adjust or renew their visa, they can now do so for a fee without having to leave and re-enter the country. On the other hand, the Cabinet adopted a resolution on empowering "People of Determination" and enabling them to access the job market. The resolution provides them with the necessary support to obtain equal employment opportunities in various sectors in line with the Government's social development programs for all segments of the society. READ MORE: Can A Family Of Five Survive With P10K Income In A Month? How Filipinos Can Get Free Oman Visa? Do You Know The Effects Of Too Much Bad News To Your Body? Authorized Travel Agency To Process Temporary Visa Bound to South Korea Who Can Skip Online Appointment And Use The DFA Courtesy Lane For Passport Processing?

The United Arab Emirates is home to thousands of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) deployed in different sectors. The new rules about labor and visa approved by the cabinet of the present administration of the Gulf state may affect the lives of the OFWs working there. The Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has adopted strategic decisions with regards to foreign workers' insurance in the private sector, as well as a legislative package of visa facilitation. Advertisement Sponsored Links A new insurance scheme for workers' guarantees has been introduced. The previous mandatory deposit of Dh3,000 per worker is now replaced by a new insurance that cost only Dh60 annually per worker. The newly created scheme secures workers' rights in the private sector and reduces the burdens on employers. It allows businesses to recover approximately Dh14 billion, representing the value of current guarantees paid by employers, which will enable them to further invest in the development of their business. The system also enhances the ease of doing business in the UAE, which effectively contributes to market prosperity and growth. The new system aims to achieve a wider coverage of the rights and entitlements for the workers. The value of the insurance policy in the new system is AED 60 per year for each worker and covers the workers' entitlements in terms of end of service benefits, vacation allowance, overtime allowance, unpaid wages, worker's return ticket and cases of work injury, in which the insurance coverage amounts to Dh20,000 per worker. The Cabinet also adopted a number of visa facilitation for visitors, residents, families, and people overstaying their visa to cater to a wider segment of the society. The Cabinet approved a new legislative package, including a review of the current residency system to allow a two-year extension of the residency period for the dependents of their parents after finishing their university studies. A new decision has also been approved to exempt transit passengers from all entry fees for the first 48 hours. Transit visa can be extended for up to 96 hours for a fee of only Dh50. Obtaining transit visa will be facilitated by a number of the express counter at the passport-control hall across UAE airports. In the same context, the Cabinet adopted a decision to grant people overstaying their visa a chance to leave the country voluntarily without a "no entry" passport stamp. A new 6-month visa will be introduced for job seekers who overstayed their visa but wish to work in the country. The temporary visa enhances the UAE's position as a land of opportunities and a destination for talents and professionals. As for Individuals who entered the UAE illegally, they will have the chance to leave voluntarily with a "no entry" stamp for two years given that they provide a valid return ticket. Equally, in a step aimed at simplifying the process and easing the financial burden on individuals wishing to adjust or renew their visa, they can now do so for a fee without having to leave and re-enter the country. On the other hand, the Cabinet adopted a resolution on empowering "People of Determination" and enabling them to access the job market. The resolution provides them with the necessary support to obtain equal employment opportunities in various sectors in line with the Government's social development programs for all segments of the society. READ MORE: Can A Family Of Five Survive With P10K Income In A Month? How Filipinos Can Get Free Oman Visa? Do You Know The Effects Of Too Much Bad News To Your Body? Authorized Travel Agency To Process Temporary Visa Bound to South Korea Who Can Skip Online Appointment And Use The DFA Courtesy Lane For Passport Processing?
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Monday, May 21, 2018

Recruitment Agencies To Shoulder The Mandatory Training For HSWs

As the total deployment ban in Kuwait was lifted, the recruitment agencies deploying overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Kuwait will be under strict monitoring by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

Labor Usec. Jacinto Paras said that is going to have a meeting with the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) to draft new guidelines in sending OFWs to the Gulf State. It also includes reviewing the licenses of the recruitment agencies.
The recruitment agencies will also be required to provide training especially for Household Service Workers (HSW) before their deployment at no cost to the HSWs.
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As the total deployment ban in Kuwait was lifted, the recruitment agencies deploying overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Kuwait will be under strict monitoring by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). Labor Usec. Jacinto Paras said that is going to have a meeting with the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) to draft new guidelines in sending OFWs to the Gulf State. It also includes reviewing the licenses of the recruitment agencies. The recruitment agencies will also be required to provide training especially for Household Service Workers (HSW) before their deployment at no cost to the HSWs. Advertisement Sponsored Links According to DOLE data, there are about 5,000 OFW who are now ready for their deployment in Kuwait while about 15, 000 more are on process. Senate Committee on Labor, Employment, and Human Resources Development is asking for Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) to submit a report regarding the required training that the OFWs must undergo prior to their deployment abroad. Committee chairman Senator Joel Villanueva, wanted to check if the requirement for OFWs to undergo training before the OFWs are finally allowed for deployment is strictly being followed. Villanueva also cited that it is also important to know the difficulties and problems they found out while the soon to be deployed HSWs are still undergoing the training. Malcañang added that HSWs would undergo “mandatory training” that would be shouldered by their recruiters. The mandatory training, he said, would be in addition to training HSWs already at the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority’s (TESDA). “We would want to know whether this has been complied, how many recruitment agencies are complying, how many HSWs have been certified prior to deployment, and what are the problems encountered,” Villanueva said. The Philippine government imposed a ban on the deployment of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to Kuwait, amidst reports of violence and abuse of employers in that Gulf state. “We urge the DOLE and POEA to conscientiously pursue the upgrading of household service work as a profession with unique skills set and not slaves consistent with ILO Convention 189 on Domestic Work, which the country actively campaigned for,” Villanueva said. “Our HSWs should already be armed with NC II certificates as professional service workers, and recruitment agencies should be required to deploy only certified HSWs.” READ MORE: OFW Help Desks From TESDA Now Available at International Airports Signs That You And Your Partner Have An Unhealthy Communication It's More Deadly In The Philippines? Tourism Ad In New York, Vandalized Earn While Helping Your Friends Get Their Loan List of Philippine Embassies And Consulates Around The World Deployment Ban In Kuwait To Be Lifted Only If OFWs Are 100% Protected —Cayetano Why OFWs From Kuwait Afraid Of Coming Home? How to Avail Auto, Salary And Home Loan From Union Bank

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According to DOLE data, there are about 5,000 OFW  who are now ready for their deployment in Kuwait while about 15, 000 more are on process.


Senate Committee on Labor, Employment, and Human Resources Development is asking for Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA)  to submit a report regarding the required training that the OFWs must undergo prior to their deployment abroad.


Committee chairman Senator Joel Villanueva, wanted to check if the requirement for OFWs to undergo training before the OFWs are finally allowed for deployment is strictly being followed.
Villanueva also cited that it is also important to know the difficulties and problems they found out while the soon to be deployed HSWs are still undergoing the training.

Malcañang added that HSWs would undergo “mandatory training” that would be shouldered by their recruiters.

The mandatory training, he said, would be in addition to training HSWs already at the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority’s (TESDA).
As the total deployment ban in Kuwait was lifted, the recruitment agencies deploying overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Kuwait will be under strict monitoring by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). Labor Usec. Jacinto Paras said that is going to have a meeting with the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) to draft new guidelines in sending OFWs to the Gulf State. It also includes reviewing the licenses of the recruitment agencies. The recruitment agencies will also be required to provide training especially for Household Service Workers (HSW) before their deployment at no cost to the HSWs. Advertisement Sponsored Links According to DOLE data, there are about 5,000 OFW who are now ready for their deployment in Kuwait while about 15, 000 more are on process. Senate Committee on Labor, Employment, and Human Resources Development is asking for Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) to submit a report regarding the required training that the OFWs must undergo prior to their deployment abroad. Committee chairman Senator Joel Villanueva, wanted to check if the requirement for OFWs to undergo training before the OFWs are finally allowed for deployment is strictly being followed. Villanueva also cited that it is also important to know the difficulties and problems they found out while the soon to be deployed HSWs are still undergoing the training. Malcañang added that HSWs would undergo “mandatory training” that would be shouldered by their recruiters. The mandatory training, he said, would be in addition to training HSWs already at the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority’s (TESDA). “We would want to know whether this has been complied, how many recruitment agencies are complying, how many HSWs have been certified prior to deployment, and what are the problems encountered,” Villanueva said. The Philippine government imposed a ban on the deployment of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to Kuwait, amidst reports of violence and abuse of employers in that Gulf state. “We urge the DOLE and POEA to conscientiously pursue the upgrading of household service work as a profession with unique skills set and not slaves consistent with ILO Convention 189 on Domestic Work, which the country actively campaigned for,” Villanueva said. “Our HSWs should already be armed with NC II certificates as professional service workers, and recruitment agencies should be required to deploy only certified HSWs.” READ MORE: OFW Help Desks From TESDA Now Available at International Airports Signs That You And Your Partner Have An Unhealthy Communication It's More Deadly In The Philippines? Tourism Ad In New York, Vandalized Earn While Helping Your Friends Get Their Loan List of Philippine Embassies And Consulates Around The World Deployment Ban In Kuwait To Be Lifted Only If OFWs Are 100% Protected —Cayetano Why OFWs From Kuwait Afraid Of Coming Home? How to Avail Auto, Salary And
The Philippine government imposed a ban on the deployment of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to Kuwait, amidst reports of violence and abuse of employers in that Gulf state.
As the total deployment ban in Kuwait was lifted, the recruitment agencies deploying overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Kuwait will be under strict monitoring by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). Labor Usec. Jacinto Paras said that is going to have a meeting with the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) to draft new guidelines in sending OFWs to the Gulf State. It also includes reviewing the licenses of the recruitment agencies. The recruitment agencies will also be required to provide training especially for Household Service Workers (HSW) before their deployment at no cost to the HSWs. Advertisement Sponsored Links According to DOLE data, there are about 5,000 OFW who are now ready for their deployment in Kuwait while about 15, 000 more are on process. Senate Committee on Labor, Employment, and Human Resources Development is asking for Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) to submit a report regarding the required training that the OFWs must undergo prior to their deployment abroad. Committee chairman Senator Joel Villanueva, wanted to check if the requirement for OFWs to undergo training before the OFWs are finally allowed for deployment is strictly being followed. Villanueva also cited that it is also important to know the difficulties and problems they found out while the soon to be deployed HSWs are still undergoing the training. Malcañang added that HSWs would undergo “mandatory training” that would be shouldered by their recruiters. The mandatory training, he said, would be in addition to training HSWs already at the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority’s (TESDA). “We would want to know whether this has been complied, how many recruitment agencies are complying, how many HSWs have been certified prior to deployment, and what are the problems encountered,” Villanueva said. The Philippine government imposed a ban on the deployment of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to Kuwait, amidst reports of violence and abuse of employers in that Gulf state. “We urge the DOLE and POEA to conscientiously pursue the upgrading of household service work as a profession with unique skills set and not slaves consistent with ILO Convention 189 on Domestic Work, which the country actively campaigned for,” Villanueva said. “Our HSWs should already be armed with NC II certificates as professional service workers, and recruitment agencies should be required to deploy only certified HSWs.” READ MORE: OFW Help Desks From TESDA Now Available at International Airports Signs That You And Your Partner Have An Unhealthy Communication It's More Deadly In The Philippines? Tourism Ad In New York, Vandalized Earn While Helping Your Friends Get Their Loan List of Philippine Embassies And Consulates Around The World Deployment Ban In Kuwait To Be Lifted Only If OFWs Are 100% Protected —Cayetano Why OFWs From Kuwait Afraid Of Coming Home? How to Avail Auto, Salary And


As the total deployment ban in Kuwait was lifted, the recruitment agencies deploying overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Kuwait will be under strict monitoring by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). Labor Usec. Jacinto Paras said that is going to have a meeting with the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) to draft new guidelines in sending OFWs to the Gulf State. It also includes reviewing the licenses of the recruitment agencies. The recruitment agencies will also be required to provide training especially for Household Service Workers (HSW) before their deployment at no cost to the HSWs. Advertisement Sponsored Links According to DOLE data, there are about 5,000 OFW who are now ready for their deployment in Kuwait while about 15, 000 more are on process. Senate Committee on Labor, Employment, and Human Resources Development is asking for Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) to submit a report regarding the required training that the OFWs must undergo prior to their deployment abroad. Committee chairman Senator Joel Villanueva, wanted to check if the requirement for OFWs to undergo training before the OFWs are finally allowed for deployment is strictly being followed. Villanueva also cited that it is also important to know the difficulties and problems they found out while the soon to be deployed HSWs are still undergoing the training. Malcañang added that HSWs would undergo “mandatory training” that would be shouldered by their recruiters. The mandatory training, he said, would be in addition to training HSWs already at the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority’s (TESDA). “We would want to know whether this has been complied, how many recruitment agencies are complying, how many HSWs have been certified prior to deployment, and what are the problems encountered,” Villanueva said. The Philippine government imposed a ban on the deployment of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to Kuwait, amidst reports of violence and abuse of employers in that Gulf state. “We urge the DOLE and POEA to conscientiously pursue the upgrading of household service work as a profession with unique skills set and not slaves consistent with ILO Convention 189 on Domestic Work, which the country actively campaigned for,” Villanueva said. “Our HSWs should already be armed with NC II certificates as professional service workers, and recruitment agencies should be required to deploy only certified HSWs.” READ MORE: OFW Help Desks From TESDA Now Available at International Airports Signs That You And Your Partner Have An Unhealthy Communication It's More Deadly In The Philippines? Tourism Ad In New York, Vandalized Earn While Helping Your Friends Get Their Loan List of Philippine Embassies And Consulates Around The World Deployment Ban In Kuwait To Be Lifted Only If OFWs Are 100% Protected —Cayetano Why OFWs From Kuwait Afraid Of Coming Home? How to Avail Auto, Salary And Home Loan From Union Bank
As the total deployment ban in Kuwait was lifted, the recruitment agencies deploying overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Kuwait will be under strict monitoring by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). Labor Usec. Jacinto Paras said that is going to have a meeting with the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) to draft new guidelines in sending OFWs to the Gulf State. It also includes reviewing the licenses of the recruitment agencies. The recruitment agencies will also be required to provide training especially for Household Service Workers (HSW) before their deployment at no cost to the HSWs. Advertisement Sponsored Links According to DOLE data, there are about 5,000 OFW who are now ready for their deployment in Kuwait while about 15, 000 more are on process. Senate Committee on Labor, Employment, and Human Resources Development is asking for Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) to submit a report regarding the required training that the OFWs must undergo prior to their deployment abroad. Committee chairman Senator Joel Villanueva, wanted to check if the requirement for OFWs to undergo training before the OFWs are finally allowed for deployment is strictly being followed. Villanueva also cited that it is also important to know the difficulties and problems they found out while the soon to be deployed HSWs are still undergoing the training. Malcañang added that HSWs would undergo “mandatory training” that would be shouldered by their recruiters. The mandatory training, he said, would be in addition to training HSWs already at the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority’s (TESDA). “We would want to know whether this has been complied, how many recruitment agencies are complying, how many HSWs have been certified prior to deployment, and what are the problems encountered,” Villanueva said. The Philippine government imposed a ban on the deployment of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to Kuwait, amidst reports of violence and abuse of employers in that Gulf state. “We urge the DOLE and POEA to conscientiously pursue the upgrading of household service work as a profession with unique skills set and not slaves consistent with ILO Convention 189 on Domestic Work, which the country actively campaigned for,” Villanueva said. “Our HSWs should already be armed with NC II certificates as professional service workers, and recruitment agencies should be required to deploy only certified HSWs.” READ MORE: OFW Help Desks From TESDA Now Available at International Airports Signs That You And Your Partner Have An Unhealthy Communication It's More Deadly In The Philippines? Tourism Ad In New York, Vandalized Earn While Helping Your Friends Get Their Loan List of Philippine Embassies And Consulates Around The World Deployment Ban In Kuwait To Be Lifted Only If OFWs Are 100% Protected —Cayetano Why OFWs From Kuwait Afraid Of Coming Home? How to Avail Auto, Salary And Home Loan From Union Bank


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Saturday, April 14, 2018

Kuwait Already Agreed With President Duterte's Conditions For The Welfare Of The OFWs

The Kuwaiti government has agreed to the conditions President Duterte had set to improve the working and living conditions of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in their country.

President Duterte disclosed it during his meeting with approximately 2,000 members of the Filipino community in Hong Kong Thursday evening. He told the OFWs that he is willing to go to Kuwait at any moment for the  signing of the agreement.
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The Kuwaiti government has agreed to the conditions President Duterte had set to improve the working and living conditions of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in their country. President Duterte disclosed it during his meeting with approximately 2,000 members of the Filipino community in Hong Kong Thursday evening. He told the OFWs that he is willing to go to Kuwait at any moment for the signing of the agreement. Advertisement Sponsored Links According to Duterte, the Kuwait government agreed to the conditions he wantedto include in the draft agreement that will be signed by both countries. “I’m going to Kuwait maybe for the signing. And I have made so many demands before we sign the contract. And in fairness to the Kuwait government, pumayag sila (they agreed to them),” he said. “I think that to give honor also to the Kuwaiti government, I will go there for the signing just to witness it,” he added. Duterte reiterated that he wants Filipinos in Kuwait to be given a day off every week. He also said that the passports of OFWs should not be confiscated. He also said that OFWs must be allowed to keep cellphones and use them whenever they want. Duterte said he also wants OFWs to use their cellphones to directly call him if they have complaints. “My number is probably Manila, 638888. That’s the hotline. 8888 lang (Just 8888),”Duterte said. Duterte also said the Kuwait government agreed to allow Filipinos to be able to cook their own food, except for pork and other food considered as haram or forbidden in Islam. According to the President, he told Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III to prepare, and leave the rest to God, in case the Kuwait government doesn’t agree to Duterte’s conditions. “At sinabikosa Cabinet ng meeting, mahiraplangtayo (What I said during the Cabinet meeting was we are a poor country). There’s not enough for everybody. But if everything goes wrong here, we have to accept our countrymen and spend all available money paramakatulongsakanila (so we can help them),” he said. “’Bahala na,’sabi ko. Magtiis tayo (‘Come what may,’ I said. Let’s just bear with it) and maybe there’s always God who thinks about equality in this planet. Tutulungan rin tayong Diyos (God will help us),” he added. Meeting the said conditions for the welfare of OFWs was one of Duterte’s considerations before lifting the total deployment ban on new OFWs to Kuwait. The ban on the deployment of new OFWs to the gulf state was imposed following the death of Joanna Demafelis, who was reportedly beaten to death by her Syrian and Lebanese employers. She was found dead, stuffed inside a freezer in an abandoned apartment unit, after more than a year of being presumed missing. Duterte has fumed over the death of Demafelis and slammed the Kuwaiti government for being “oblivious” about the abuses and maltreatment OFWs are experiencing from their employers in their territory, saying the Philippines did not do Kuwait anything wrong. The death of Demafelis prompted Duterte to implement a total deployment ban of new OFWs to Kuwait and to order the DOLE to facilitate the repatriation of all OFWs who want to go home within 72 hours. The President also revealed that the government is now performing an audit on countries where OFWs are reportedly experiencing “brutal treatment and human degradation” from their employers. READ MORE: Classic Room Mates You Probably Living With Do Not Be Fooled By Your Recruitment Agencies, Know Your Correct Fees Remittance Fees To Be Imposed On Kuwait Expats Expected To Bring $230 Million Income TESDA Provides Training For Returning OFWs Cash Aid To Be Given To Displaced OFWs From Kuwait—OWWA Former OFW In Dubai Now Earning P25K A Week From Her Business Top Search Engines In The Philippines For Finding Jobs Abroad 5 Signs A Person Is Going To Be Poor And 5 Signs You Are Going To Be Rich

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According to Duterte, the Kuwait government agreed to the conditions he wanted to include in the draft agreement that will be signed by both countries.


 Duterte reiterated that he wants Filipinos in Kuwait  be given the following privileges:
—Weekly day-off
—Passports of OFWs should not be confiscated.
 —OFWs must be allowed to keep cell phones and use them whenever they want. 
He wants OFWs to use their cellphones to directly call him if they have complaints via 638888.
—Allow Filipinos to be able to cook their own food, except for pork and other food considered as haram or forbidden in Islam

Meeting the said conditions for the welfare of OFWs was one of Duterte’s considerations before lifting the total deployment ban on new OFWs to Kuwait.

The President also disclosed that the government is now doing an audit on countries “brutal treatment and human degradation” among OFWs from their employers are rampant.

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Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Simple Steps on How to Renew Your Philippine Passport in Qatar

Qatar is number 2 in Top 10 OFWs Destination in 2016 giving around 12,000 jobs a year to Filipinos. Because of this, this tiny country is considered to be the second home of many OFWs, especially in the Middle East. In spite of Gulf crisis with Saudi Arabia, job opportunities in Qatar are still thriving for Filipinos who want to work abroad. According to Rappler's report, Philippines is a 4th biggest group of foreign workers in Qatar. For OFWs who are staying in this country for work, here is a simple guide on how to renew your Philippine Passport in Qatar.

 Qatar is number 2 in Top 10 OFWs Destination in 2016 giving around 12,000 jobs a year to Filipinos. Because of this, this tiny country is considered to be the second home of many OFWs, especially in the Middle East. In spite of Gulf crisis with Saudi Arabia, job opportunities in Qatar are still thriving for Filipinos who want to work abroad.

According to Rappler's report, Philippines is a 4th biggest group of foreign workers in Qatar.

For OFWs who are staying in this country for work, here is a simple guide on how to renew your Philippine Passport in Qatar.
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Complete the following requirements for Passport Renewal
  • Duly accomplished passport application form (you can download below or get it at the Embassy.
  • Original passport
  • Photocopy of the passport (inside front cover and inside back cover)
  • Fee for passport is QR240.00
Note: the Personal appearance of an applicant is a must.

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Applicants are advised to be in proper decent attire and avoid the following;
  • Gauzy, transparent shirts or blouse and pants that expose undergarments;
  • Sando, strapless or spaghetti-strap blouse;
  • Shirts/blouses with plunging necklines;
  • Walking shorts, cycling shorts, leggings, pants/shorts with very low waistlines;
  • Shorts / mini-skirts with cuts of more than three (3) inches above the knee;
  • Slippers
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If you are ready and requirements are already complete here are the simple steps
1. Go directly to the embassy with your requirements. The appointment is not needed for renewal.

Philippine Embassy Qatar
Address: Zone 68, Jelaiah Area Doha, State of Qatar
Website: http://dohape.dfa.gov.ph
P.O. Box No. 24900, St. No. 860, Doha, Qatar
Contact No: +974 4483 1585

Office Hours: Sundays to Thursdays, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Note: The embassy is closed on Fridays, Saturdays and on Philippine and Qatar-declared holidays.

 Read: No More Suspension for New Hires OFWs in Qatar!

2. Patiently wait for your turn while queuing in lines for each window;
  • Document Verification
  • Data Encoding and Picture Taking
  • Payment
3. Wait - wait - wait!

Philippine Embassy Qatar advises that release of the passport may take 1-2 months. You may receive text messages from the embassy if your passport is ready.

Because it takes a month or two to get your new passport, renew your passport six months before it expires to avoid any trouble.

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