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Showing posts with label passport. Show all posts
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Wednesday, July 31, 2019

First-ever Online Passport Appointment Abroad Now Open In Hong Kong

For overseas Filipino workers deployed in Hong Kong who want to apply for renewal of their passports, they can do it at the comfort of their own home through the online passport appointment made possible by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).
For overseas Filipino workers deployed in Hong Kong who want to apply for renewal of their passports, they can do it at the comfort of their own home through the online passport appointment made possible by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Ads The first-ever online passport portal abroad was launched in Hong Kong by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to expedite the process of setting appointments. “The Online Appointment System (OAS) aims to slash the long queues for passport appointments in Hong Kong, especially on Sundays, by providing an easy-to-navigate, faster and more convenient way to get a passport appointment,” Foreign Affairs Secretary Teddyboy Locsin, Jr. said. Consul general to Hong Kong Antonio A. Morales thanked Locsin for choosing Hong Kong as the first site for the OAS outside the country. More than 234,000 Filipinos are deployed in Hong Kong, 215,000 of whom or 92% are household service workers. Ads Sponsored Links Last year, the Consulate General in Hong Kong issued more than 48,000 passports to OFWs. The OAS hopes to give workers abroad flexibility in choosing passport appointments. With just four easy steps and a few minutes using either a mobile phone or computer, passport applicants no longer have to line up, call or e-mail to make an appointment. Locsin said he hopes to expand the OAS to other countries in Asia, as well as in other regions such as the Middle East, Europe and the Americas.

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The first-ever online passport portal abroad was launched in Hong Kong by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to expedite the process of setting appointments.

“The Online Appointment System (OAS) aims to slash the long queues for passport appointments in Hong Kong, especially on Sundays, by providing an easy-to-navigate, faster and more convenient way to get a passport appointment,” Foreign Affairs Secretary Teddyboy Locsin, Jr. said.

 Consul general to Hong Kong Antonio A. Morales thanked Locsin for choosing Hong Kong as the first site for the OAS outside the country.

 More than 234,000 Filipinos are deployed in Hong Kong, 215,000 of whom or 92% are household service workers.

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Last year, the Consulate General in Hong Kong issued more than 48,000 passports to OFWs.

The OAS hopes to give workers abroad flexibility in choosing passport appointments. With just four easy steps and a few minutes using either a mobile phone or computer, passport applicants no longer have to line up, call or e-mail to make an appointment.

Locsin said he hopes to expand the OAS to other countries in Asia, as well as in other regions such as the Middle East, Europe and the Americas.
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Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Postal ID is Now Accepted for Philippine Passport Application




The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced that starting August 1, 2019, it will accept postal IDs as a valid and recognized ID for passport applications.

Earlier the DFA and the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLpost) signed a memorandum of agreement to provide the DFA access to the Postal ID Online Verification System (POVS)
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According to PHLPost information officer Alvin Fidelson, the use of postal IDs was pushed back as its online verification system was not yet ready. The development of the verification system was completed in 2019, he added.

Fidelson explained that the web-based POVS will be used to verify the authenticity of postal IDs presented to the DFA. The verification system seeks to counter check counterfeit cards and quickly verify IDs.


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The postal ID is one of the easiest ID to process in the Philippine due to its few requirements. All you need is proof of your identity. 

 Read: How to get Philippine Postal ID and What are the Benefits?
So along with postal IDs, other accepted valid IDs for passport applications are the following;
  • Social Security System card
  • Government Service Insurance System card
  • Unified Multi-Purpose Identification card
  • Land Transportation Office driver’s License (student permits will be accepted if in card format)
  • Professional Regulatory Commission ID
  • Overseas Workers Welfare Administration e-card
  • Commission on Elections voter's ID or Voter's Certification from the election officer (with dry seal)
  • Philippine National Police firearms license
  • Senior Citizen ID
  • Airman license (issued August 2016 onwards)
  • School ID (if applicable)
  • Current Valid ePassport (for renewal of ePassport)
This article is filed under passport, passport application, postal ID, passport requirements, and Philippine passport. 

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Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Passport Law Penalizes Passport Pawners

For some overseas Filipino workers who are having difficulty in their finances, they use their passports as a collateral or pawn their passports for a certain amount. 
Be warned: This is punishable by law and you should never do it to your passport.
For some overseas Filipino workers who are having difficulty in their finances, they use their passports as a collateral or pawn their passports for a certain amount. Be warned: This is punishable by law and you should never do it to your passport. Ads The Philippine Consulate in Hong Kong recently revealed that about a thousand of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) with passports confiscated due to activities of pawning their passports to loan money. According to Atty. Noel Del Prado, offenders can be charged for violation of Philippine Passport Act of 1996. The passport is a document which is only entrusted by the government to their citizens and it should not be handed over to anyone, Del Prado explained. It is a government property and we are just mere caretakers of it. The passport can only be surrendered to the government or government representatives. Ads Sponsored Links First offenders will have their passports automatically cancelled. Should the offender apply for a new passport abroad, only the validity of 5 years will be given instead of the usual 10 years for their new passport. Second time offenders will be given a one-time pass back to the Philippines. They can only be able to apply and acquire a new passport in the Philippines. If their offense is proven in the court, the offenders should pay a fine of P60,000 to P150,000 or imprisonment of six to fifteen years for pawning their passport.

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The Philippine Consulate in Hong Kong recently revealed that about a thousand of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) with passports confiscated due to activities of pawning their passports to loan money.

According to Atty. Noel Del Prado, offenders can be charged for violation of Philippine Passport Act of 1996.
The passport is a document which is only entrusted by the government to their citizens and it should not be handed over to anyone, Del Prado explained.

 It is a government property and we are just mere caretakers of it. The passport can only be surrendered to the government or government representatives.
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First offenders will have their passports automatically cancelled. Should the offender apply for a new passport abroad, only the validity of 5 years will be given instead of the usual 10 years for their new passport.

Second time offenders will be given a one-time pass back to the Philippines. They can only be able to apply and acquire a new passport in the Philippines.

If their offense is proven in the court, the offenders should pay a fine of P60,000 to P150,000 or imprisonment of six to fifteen years for pawning their passport.
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Friday, November 02, 2018

Filipina Who Faked Her Own Death And Used Sisters Identity Will Be Stripped Off US Citizenship

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.
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

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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 
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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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Thursday, October 11, 2018

Good News To OFWs In Eastern Region, KSA: Embassy On Wheels To Be Conducted 3 days A Week Starting October 18

Good news to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in  Saudi Arabia who had been waiting for too long to renew their passports. The Philippine Embassy in Saudi Arabia through
 Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Adnan Alonto made an announcement yesterday about the coming Embassy on Wheels (EOW) which is anticipated to serve OFWs in the eastern region and other nearby places.
Good news to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Saudi Arabia who had been waiting for too long to renew their passports. The Philippine Embassy in Saudi Arabia through Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Adnan Alonto made an announcement yesterday about the coming Embassy on Wheels (EOW) which is anticipated to serve OFWs in the eastern region and other nearby places. Ads Sponsored Links In a video posted by iRadio Flash Report in social media, Ambassador Alonto said that the government attempted to open a consulate in the Eastern region which includes Al Khobar, Dammam, Dhahran, Al Ahsa, Jubail, and other nearby cities but unfortunately it did not materialize because the government of the host country did not allow such. However, Alonto brought a good news to the OFWs who are located in the said region. Through the efforts of the Philippine embassy with the help of the Department of Foreign Affairs Headed By Sec. Alan Peter Cayetano, they provided a solution to the growing backlogs on passport applications. starting October 18 and every Thursday Friday and Saturday of every week thereafter until the end of the year, there will be an Embassy On Wheels to be held at Dahran. Alonto ensured that the Philippine Embassy personnel will be assisting every concerned OFWs three days of every week until the year ends. A huge number of passport applications is anticipated to be processed during this period. Aside from passport services, follow-up of cases handled by the assistance to nationals (ATN) will also be attended. Alonto also said that this event will not be possible without the approval of OUMWA undersecretary Sarah Lou Y. Arriola and the support coming from DFA Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano. There is also a possibility that this program will be extended on the following year according to the Ambassador. Filed under the category of Good news, overseas Filipino workers, OFW, Saudi Arabia, passport, Philippine Embassy, Embassy on Wheels (EOW) Ads Read More: As overseas Filipino workers (OFW) working in an unfamiliar territory, we feel comfortable whenever we see a compatriot or a fellow Filipino abroad. In some instances, very unfortunate things happen like getting into a trouble because of a fellow Filipino. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Consulate General in Saudi Arabia confirmed that an OFW was stabbed and killed by a fellow OFW in Jeddah, KSA. Ads Sponsored Links A Filipino was stabbed and killed by a fellow Filipino in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, according to the confirmation of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). The victim (name withheld) was a 29-year-old from Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao, who worked as a family driver in Jeddah. The suspect (name withheld), a 34-year-old from Capiz, also a driver for the same family The suspect remains under police custody after he was arrested immediately after the incident. The two "allegedly engaged in a fistfight in front of the house of their employer that ended in the victim getting fatally stabbed by his fellow driver." The motive of the stabbing is still unknown. The Consulate General and the Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Jeddah will extend full assistance to both Filipinos as well as their families. The victim is set for a vacation to the Philippines soon but the incident turned out to be unfortunate that he will come home inside a box. Consul General Edgar Badajos said that the suspect is facing a death sentence as per Saudi Sharia law. However, since they are both Filipinos, it is possible that the victim's family could instead He assured that they will render assistance to help both OFWs. Filed under the category of overseas Filipino workers, Filipino abroad, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Saudi Arabia, stabbed, Jeddah, KSA More often, families with overseas Filipino workers (OFW) rely on their OFW breadwinner in providing their needs and without doing any efforts to have extra income. They use the money they receive to pay their bills, rents, mortgages, etc. They tend to spend the remittances they receive and wait for the next remittance when the money is over without any savings. This is the reason why no matter how long the OFWs exhaust themselves working overseas, they are still coming home broke and without any savings. Encouraging our spouse or anyone who is responsible for the remittances you send to save could be a great help and could guarantee a hassle-free retirement, much more if they placed this savings to a profitable investment. Ads Sponsored Links Stick to a budget schedule Convince your spouse to make a monthly budget and commit to saving a portion of the monthly remittance. They could also spend the remaining part of the budget after setting aside the savings. No matter how small the savings, it could mean a lot after a period of time you regularly do it. Use the credit card wisely or do not use it at all Credit cards could be an advantage when purchasing but it can also lure the holder to spend more. Whenever possible, avoid using credit cards and use cash instead. It would save you from paying extra charges and interests which can really raise your spending. The best rule should be, do not spend the money you do not have. Always make a list of important things to buy Many OFW spouses tend to go on a shopping spree just after receiving the remittance and let their impulses lead in which items they like to buy at the very moment without putting their priorities on the things they really needed. Encourage them to develop a habit and discipline of making a list of the things they need to prioritize during shopping and strictly follow what is on the list to avoid spending too much on the things that are not really important. Live a lifestyle that suits your income Many OFW spouses live like one day millionaire. after claiming the remittances you sent, they will go straight to the mall, eat at the fast-food chain of their choice, go on a shopping spree buying what they want without even thinking if they still have the money to go through the month until the next remittance. If their budget got short, they would borrow money from someone which would cause the next budget to bear the shortage and the cycle goes on. There's nothing wrong with being generous but not too much Advise your spouse to exercise caution when giving help to extended families, relatives or friends. There is nothing wrong with extending help but there has to be a limitation. This would avoid them to become dependent on your assistance that they would knock your everytime they need financial help. Working overseas is not forever and you will eventually come home for good. It is you and your spouse who need to work hand-in-hand to succeed. Together you must find ways to take care of your finances and save for the future of your family. Filed under the category of overseas Filipino workers, extra income, bills, rents, mortgages, remittances, working overseas, retirement, investment, savings More often, families with overseas Filipino workers (OFW) rely on their OFW breadwinner in providing their needs and without doing any efforts to have extra income. They use the money they receive to pay their bills, rents, mortgages, etc. They tend to spend the remittances they receive and wait for the next remittance when the money is over without any savings. This is the reason why no matter how long the OFWs exhaust themselves working overseas, they are still coming home broke and without any savings. Encouraging our spouse or anyone who is responsible for the remittances you send to save could be a great help and could guarantee a hassle-free retirement, much more if they placed this savings to a profitable investment. Ads Sponsored Links Stick to a budget schedule Convince your spouse to make a monthly budget and commit to saving a portion of the monthly remittance. They could also spend the remaining part of the budget after setting aside the savings. No matter how small the savings, it could mean a lot after a period of time you regularly do it. Use the credit card wisely or do not use it at all Credit cards could be an advantage when purchasing but it can also lure the holder to spend more. Whenever possible, avoid using credit cards and use cash instead. It would save you from paying extra charges and interests which can really raise your spending. The best rule should be, do not spend the money you do not have. Always make a list of important things to buy Many OFW spouses tend to go on a shopping spree just after receiving the remittance and let their impulses lead in which items they like to buy at the very moment without putting their priorities on the things they really needed. Encourage them to develop a habit and discipline of making a list of the things they need to prioritize during shopping and strictly follow what is on the list to avoid spending too much on the things that are not really important. Live a lifestyle that suits your income Many OFW spouses live like one day millionaire. after claiming the remittances you sent, they will go straight to the mall, eat at the fast-food chain of their choice, go on a shopping spree buying what they want without even thinking if they still have the money to go through the month until the next remittance. If their budget got short, they would borrow money from someone which would cause the next budget to bear the shortage and the cycle goes on. There's nothing wrong with being generous but not too much Advise your spouse to exercise caution when giving help to extended families, relatives or friends. There is nothing wrong with extending help but there has to be a limitation. This would avoid them to become dependent on your assistance that they would knock your everytime they need financial help. Working overseas is not forever and you will eventually come home for good. It is you and your spouse who need to work hand-in-hand to succeed. Together you must find ways to take care of your finances and save for the future of your family. Filed under the category of overseas Filipino workers, extra income, bills, rents, mortgages, remittances, working overseas, retirement, investment, savings More often, families with overseas Filipino workers (OFW) rely on their OFW breadwinner in providing their needs and without doing any efforts to have extra income. They use the money they receive to pay their bills, rents, mortgages, etc. They tend to spend the remittances they receive and wait for the next remittance when the money is over without any savings. This is the reason why no matter how long the OFWs exhaust themselves working overseas, they are still coming home broke and without any savings. Encouraging our spouse or anyone who is responsible for the remittances you send to save could be a great help and could guarantee a hassle-free retirement, much more if they placed this savings to a profitable investment. Ads Sponsored Links Stick to a budget schedule Convince your spouse to make a monthly budget and commit to saving a portion of the monthly remittance. They could also spend the remaining part of the budget after setting aside the savings. No matter how small the savings, it could mean a lot after a period of time you regularly do it. Use the credit card wisely or do not use it at all Credit cards could be an advantage when purchasing but it can also lure the holder to spend more. Whenever possible, avoid using credit cards and use cash instead. It would save you from paying extra charges and interests which can really raise your spending. The best rule should be, do not spend the money you do not have. Always make a list of important things to buy Many OFW spouses tend to go on a shopping spree just after receiving the remittance and let their impulses lead in which items they like to buy at the very moment without putting their priorities on the things they really needed. Encourage them to develop a habit and discipline of making a list of the things they need to prioritize during shopping and strictly follow what is on the list to avoid spending too much on the things that are not really important. Live a lifestyle that suits your income Many OFW spouses live like one day millionaire. after claiming the remittances you sent, they will go straight to the mall, eat at the fast-food chain of their choice, go on a shopping spree buying what they want without even thinking if they still have the money to go through the month until the next remittance. If their budget got short, they would borrow money from someone which would cause the next budget to bear the shortage and the cycle goes on. There's nothing wrong with being generous but not too much Advise your spouse to exercise caution when giving help to extended families, relatives or friends. There is nothing wrong with extending help but there has to be a limitation. This would avoid them to become dependent on your assistance that they would knock your everytime they need financial help. Working overseas is not forever and you will eventually come home for good. It is you and your spouse who need to work hand-in-hand to succeed. Together you must find ways to take care of your finances and save for the future of your family. Filed under the category of overseas Filipino workers, extra income, bills, rents, mortgages, remittances, working overseas, retirement, investment, savings ©2018 THOUGHTSKOTO

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In  a video posted by iRadio Flash Report in social media, Ambassador Alonto said that the government attempted to open a consulate in the Eastern region which includes Al Khobar, Dammam, Dhahran, Al Ahsa, Jubail, and other nearby cities but unfortunately it did not materialize because the government of the host country did not allow such.
However, Alonto brought a good news to the OFWs who are located in the said region. Through the efforts of the Philippine embassy with the help of the Department of Foreign Affairs Headed By Sec. Alan Peter Cayetano, they provided a solution to the growing backlogs on passport applications. starting October 18 and every Thursday Friday and Saturday of every week thereafter until the end of the year, there will be an Embassy On Wheels to be held at Dahran. 
Alonto ensured that the Philippine Embassy personnel will be assisting every concerned OFWs three days of every week until the year ends. A huge number of passport applications is anticipated to be processed during this period.
Aside from passport services, follow-up of cases handled by the assistance to nationals (ATN) will also be attended.

 Alonto also said that this event will not be possible without the approval of  OUMWA undersecretary Sarah Lou Y. Arriola and the support coming from DFA Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano.
There is also a possibility that this program will be extended on the following year according to the Ambassador.
Filed under the category of Good news, overseas Filipino workers,  OFW, Saudi Arabia, passport, Philippine Embassy,  Embassy on Wheels (EOW) 
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As overseas Filipino workers (OFW) working in an unfamiliar territory, we feel comfortable whenever we see a compatriot or a fellow Filipino abroad. In some instances, very unfortunate things happen like getting into a trouble because of a fellow Filipino. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Consulate General in Saudi Arabia confirmed that an OFW was stabbed and killed by a fellow OFW in Jeddah, KSA. Ads Sponsored Links A Filipino was stabbed and killed by a fellow Filipino in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, according to the confirmation of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). The victim (name withheld) was a 29-year-old from Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao, who worked as a family driver in Jeddah. The suspect (name withheld), a 34-year-old from Capiz, also a driver for the same family The suspect remains under police custody after he was arrested immediately after the incident. The two "allegedly engaged in a fistfight in front of the house of their employer that ended in the victim getting fatally stabbed by his fellow driver." The motive of the stabbing is still unknown. The Consulate General and the Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Jeddah will extend full assistance to both Filipinos as well as their families. The victim is set for a vacation to the Philippines soon but the incident turned out to be unfortunate that he will come home inside a box. Consul General Edgar Badajos said that the suspect is facing a death sentence as per Saudi Sharia law. However, since they are both Filipinos, it is possible that the victim's family could instead He assured that they will render assistance to help both OFWs. Filed under the category of overseas Filipino workers, Filipino abroad, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Saudi Arabia, stabbed, Jeddah, KSA

More often, families with overseas Filipino workers (OFW) rely on their OFW breadwinner in providing their needs and without doing any efforts to have extra income. They use the money they receive to pay their bills, rents, mortgages, etc. They tend to spend the remittances they receive and wait for the next remittance when the money is over without any savings. This is the reason why no matter how long the OFWs exhaust themselves working overseas, they are still coming home broke and without any savings. Encouraging our spouse or anyone who is responsible for the remittances you send to save could be a great help and could guarantee a hassle-free retirement, much more if they placed this savings to a profitable investment. Ads Sponsored Links Stick to a budget schedule Convince your spouse to make a monthly budget and commit to saving a portion of the monthly remittance. They could also spend the remaining part of the budget after setting aside the savings. No matter how small the savings, it could mean a lot after a period of time you regularly do it. Use the credit card wisely or do not use it at all Credit cards could be an advantage when purchasing but it can also lure the holder to spend more. Whenever possible, avoid using credit cards and use cash instead. It would save you from paying extra charges and interests which can really raise your spending. The best rule should be, do not spend the money you do not have. Always make a list of important things to buy Many OFW spouses tend to go on a shopping spree just after receiving the remittance and let their impulses lead in which items they like to buy at the very moment without putting their priorities on the things they really needed. Encourage them to develop a habit and discipline of making a list of the things they need to prioritize during shopping and strictly follow what is on the list to avoid spending too much on the things that are not really important. Live a lifestyle that suits your income Many OFW spouses live like one day millionaire. after claiming the remittances you sent, they will go straight to the mall, eat at the fast-food chain of their choice, go on a shopping spree buying what they want without even thinking if they still have the money to go through the month until the next remittance. If their budget got short, they would borrow money from someone which would cause the next budget to bear the shortage and the cycle goes on. There's nothing wrong with being generous but not too much Advise your spouse to exercise caution when giving help to extended families, relatives or friends. There is nothing wrong with extending help but there has to be a limitation. This would avoid them to become dependent on your assistance that they would knock your everytime they need financial help. Working overseas is not forever and you will eventually come home for good. It is you and your spouse who need to work hand-in-hand to succeed. Together you must find ways to take care of your finances and save for the future of your family. Filed under the category of overseas Filipino workers, extra income, bills, rents, mortgages, remittances, working overseas, retirement, investment, savings
More often, families with overseas Filipino workers (OFW) rely on their OFW breadwinner in providing their needs and without doing any efforts to have extra income. They use the money they receive to pay their bills, rents, mortgages, etc. They tend to spend the remittances they receive and wait for the next remittance when the money is over without any savings. This is the reason why no matter how long the OFWs exhaust themselves working overseas, they are still coming home broke and without any savings. Encouraging our spouse or anyone who is responsible for the remittances you send to save could be a great help and could guarantee a hassle-free retirement, much more if they placed this savings to a profitable investment. Ads Sponsored Links Stick to a budget schedule Convince your spouse to make a monthly budget and commit to saving a portion of the monthly remittance. They could also spend the remaining part of the budget after setting aside the savings. No matter how small the savings, it could mean a lot after a period of time you regularly do it. Use the credit card wisely or do not use it at all Credit cards could be an advantage when purchasing but it can also lure the holder to spend more. Whenever possible, avoid using credit cards and use cash instead. It would save you from paying extra charges and interests which can really raise your spending. The best rule should be, do not spend the money you do not have. Always make a list of important things to buy Many OFW spouses tend to go on a shopping spree just after receiving the remittance and let their impulses lead in which items they like to buy at the very moment without putting their priorities on the things they really needed. Encourage them to develop a habit and discipline of making a list of the things they need to prioritize during shopping and strictly follow what is on the list to avoid spending too much on the things that are not really important. Live a lifestyle that suits your income Many OFW spouses live like one day millionaire. after claiming the remittances you sent, they will go straight to the mall, eat at the fast-food chain of their choice, go on a shopping spree buying what they want without even thinking if they still have the money to go through the month until the next remittance. If their budget got short, they would borrow money from someone which would cause the next budget to bear the shortage and the cycle goes on. There's nothing wrong with being generous but not too much Advise your spouse to exercise caution when giving help to extended families, relatives or friends. There is nothing wrong with extending help but there has to be a limitation. This would avoid them to become dependent on your assistance that they would knock your everytime they need financial help. Working overseas is not forever and you will eventually come home for good. It is you and your spouse who need to work hand-in-hand to succeed. Together you must find ways to take care of your finances and save for the future of your family. Filed under the category of overseas Filipino workers, extra income, bills, rents, mortgages, remittances, working overseas, retirement, investment, savings
More often, families with overseas Filipino workers (OFW) rely on their OFW breadwinner in providing their needs and without doing any efforts to have extra income. They use the money they receive to pay their bills, rents, mortgages, etc. They tend to spend the remittances they receive and wait for the next remittance when the money is over without any savings. This is the reason why no matter how long the OFWs exhaust themselves working overseas, they are still coming home broke and without any savings. Encouraging our spouse or anyone who is responsible for the remittances you send to save could be a great help and could guarantee a hassle-free retirement, much more if they placed this savings to a profitable investment. Ads Sponsored Links Stick to a budget schedule Convince your spouse to make a monthly budget and commit to saving a portion of the monthly remittance. They could also spend the remaining part of the budget after setting aside the savings. No matter how small the savings, it could mean a lot after a period of time you regularly do it. Use the credit card wisely or do not use it at all Credit cards could be an advantage when purchasing but it can also lure the holder to spend more. Whenever possible, avoid using credit cards and use cash instead. It would save you from paying extra charges and interests which can really raise your spending. The best rule should be, do not spend the money you do not have. Always make a list of important things to buy Many OFW spouses tend to go on a shopping spree just after receiving the remittance and let their impulses lead in which items they like to buy at the very moment without putting their priorities on the things they really needed. Encourage them to develop a habit and discipline of making a list of the things they need to prioritize during shopping and strictly follow what is on the list to avoid spending too much on the things that are not really important. Live a lifestyle that suits your income Many OFW spouses live like one day millionaire. after claiming the remittances you sent, they will go straight to the mall, eat at the fast-food chain of their choice, go on a shopping spree buying what they want without even thinking if they still have the money to go through the month until the next remittance. If their budget got short, they would borrow money from someone which would cause the next budget to bear the shortage and the cycle goes on. There's nothing wrong with being generous but not too much Advise your spouse to exercise caution when giving help to extended families, relatives or friends. There is nothing wrong with extending help but there has to be a limitation. This would avoid them to become dependent on your assistance that they would knock your everytime they need financial help. Working overseas is not forever and you will eventually come home for good. It is you and your spouse who need to work hand-in-hand to succeed. Together you must find ways to take care of your finances and save for the future of your family. Filed under the category of overseas Filipino workers, extra income, bills, rents, mortgages, remittances, working overseas, retirement, investment, savings
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Friday, July 13, 2018

Taiwan's Free-Visa Entry for Filipinos are Extended - Here's How To Apply

Taiwan on Thursday announced that its trial visa exemption for Filipinos has been extended for another year. Visa-free entry for Filipinos will continue until July 31, 2019. a statement by the Taiwan Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) indicated that the visa-free policy will be reviewed for a possible further extension beyond the one-year extension. Taiwan first enforced its visa-free policy for the Philippines on Nov. 1, 2017.
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Taiwan on Thursday announced that its trial visa exemption for Filipinos has been extended for another year. Visa-free entry for Filipinos will continue until July 31, 2019. a statement by the Taiwan Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) indicated that the visa-free policy will be reviewed for a possible further extension beyond the one-year extension. Taiwan first enforced its visa-free policy for the Philippines on Nov. 1, 2017. "This visa-free privilege is a reflection of Taiwan’s goodwill and friendship towards all Filipinos under the 'New Southbound Policy' which aims to build stronger bilateral relations and closer people-to-people connectivity between Taiwan and the Philippines," said Michael Peiyung Hsu, Taiwan’s Representative to the Philippines. Manila and Taipei have no formal diplomatic ties owing to the One-China Policy. Taiwan has no embassy in Manila and is instead represented by TECO, which acts as its de-facto embassy in the country. Taiwan is a self-ruling democratic island which separated from mainland China in 1949. The following requirements are required to avail of the free-entry visa to Taiwan: 1. A regular passport with a remaining six (6) months validity from the date of entry. 2. A return ticket or a ticket for the traveler's next destination and a visa for that destination if it is required. 3. No criminal record in Taiwan. 4. A proof of accommodation, such as hotel booking or host/sponsor’s contact information /or arrangements of tour, travel, visit, events and meeting. Those who intend to stay in Taiwan for more than 14 days or for the purpose of study, work, missionary, employment and other gainful activities are still required to obtain appropriate visas before entering Taiwan. The number of two-way visitors hit a record high in 2017 wherein Filipino travelers going to Taiwan reached 290,784 while Taiwanese visitors to the Philippines reached 236,777. Among the many place to visit in Taiwan include the the National Palace Museum, the best-known Shilin Night Market to Tainan Flowers Night Market, the gargantuan Chung Tai Chan Monastery in Puli Town, the Taipei101, and the many national parks, forest or state reserves. Taiwan also have a nationwide free Wi-Fi internet that rolled out in 2011, allowing residents to log on to the island's network, ITaiwan, at thousands of hotspots.

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"This visa-free privilege is a reflection of Taiwan’s goodwill and friendship towards all Filipinos under the 'New Southbound Policy' which aims to build stronger bilateral relations and closer people-to-people connectivity between Taiwan and the Philippines," said Michael Peiyung Hsu, Taiwan’s Representative to the Philippines.

 Manila and Taipei have no formal diplomatic ties owing to the One-China Policy. Taiwan has no embassy in Manila and is instead represented by TECO, which acts as its de-facto embassy in the country.

Taiwan is a self-ruling democratic island which separated from mainland China in 1949.

The following requirements are required to avail of the free-entry visa to Taiwan:
1. A regular passport with a remaining six (6) months validity from the date of entry.

2. A return ticket or a ticket for the traveler's next destination and a visa for that destination if it is required.
3. No criminal record in Taiwan.
4. A proof of accommodation, such as hotel booking or host/sponsor’s contact information /or arrangements of tour, travel, visit, events and meeting.

Taiwan on Thursday announced that its trial visa exemption for Filipinos has been extended for another year. Visa-free entry for Filipinos will continue until July 31, 2019. a statement by the Taiwan Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) indicated that the visa-free policy will be reviewed for a possible further extension beyond the one-year extension. Taiwan first enforced its visa-free policy for the Philippines on Nov. 1, 2017. "This visa-free privilege is a reflection of Taiwan’s goodwill and friendship towards all Filipinos under the 'New Southbound Policy' which aims to build stronger bilateral relations and closer people-to-people connectivity between Taiwan and the Philippines," said Michael Peiyung Hsu, Taiwan’s Representative to the Philippines. Manila and Taipei have no formal diplomatic ties owing to the One-China Policy. Taiwan has no embassy in Manila and is instead represented by TECO, which acts as its de-facto embassy in the country. Taiwan is a self-ruling democratic island which separated from mainland China in 1949. The following requirements are required to avail of the free-entry visa to Taiwan: 1. A regular passport with a remaining six (6) months validity from the date of entry. 2. A return ticket or a ticket for the traveler's next destination and a visa for that destination if it is required. 3. No criminal record in Taiwan. 4. A proof of accommodation, such as hotel booking or host/sponsor’s contact information /or arrangements of tour, travel, visit, events and meeting. Those who intend to stay in Taiwan for more than 14 days or for the purpose of study, work, missionary, employment and other gainful activities are still required to obtain appropriate visas before entering Taiwan. The number of two-way visitors hit a record high in 2017 wherein Filipino travelers going to Taiwan reached 290,784 while Taiwanese visitors to the Philippines reached 236,777. Among the many place to visit in Taiwan include the the National Palace Museum, the best-known Shilin Night Market to Tainan Flowers Night Market, the gargantuan Chung Tai Chan Monastery in Puli Town, the Taipei101, and the many national parks, forest or state reserves. Taiwan also have a nationwide free Wi-Fi internet that rolled out in 2011, allowing residents to log on to the island's network, ITaiwan, at thousands of hotspots.


Visa applications are filed at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines
Taiwan on Thursday announced that its trial visa exemption for Filipinos has been extended for another year. Visa-free entry for Filipinos will continue until July 31, 2019. a statement by the Taiwan Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) indicated that the visa-free policy will be reviewed for a possible further extension beyond the one-year extension. Taiwan first enforced its visa-free policy for the Philippines on Nov. 1, 2017. "This visa-free privilege is a reflection of Taiwan’s goodwill and friendship towards all Filipinos under the 'New Southbound Policy' which aims to build stronger bilateral relations and closer people-to-people connectivity between Taiwan and the Philippines," said Michael Peiyung Hsu, Taiwan’s Representative to the Philippines. Manila and Taipei have no formal diplomatic ties owing to the One-China Policy. Taiwan has no embassy in Manila and is instead represented by TECO, which acts as its de-facto embassy in the country. Taiwan is a self-ruling democratic island which separated from mainland China in 1949. The following requirements are required to avail of the free-entry visa to Taiwan: 1. A regular passport with a remaining six (6) months validity from the date of entry. 2. A return ticket or a ticket for the traveler's next destination and a visa for that destination if it is required. 3. No criminal record in Taiwan. 4. A proof of accommodation, such as hotel booking or host/sponsor’s contact information /or arrangements of tour, travel, visit, events and meeting. Those who intend to stay in Taiwan for more than 14 days or for the purpose of study, work, missionary, employment and other gainful activities are still required to obtain appropriate visas before entering Taiwan. The number of two-way visitors hit a record high in 2017 wherein Filipino travelers going to Taiwan reached 290,784 while Taiwanese visitors to the Philippines reached 236,777. Among the many place to visit in Taiwan include the the National Palace Museum, the best-known Shilin Night Market to Tainan Flowers Night Market, the gargantuan Chung Tai Chan Monastery in Puli Town, the Taipei101, and the many national parks, forest or state reserves. Taiwan also have a nationwide free Wi-Fi internet that rolled out in 2011, allowing residents to log on to the island's network, ITaiwan, at thousands of hotspots.

 Those who intend to stay in Taiwan for more than 14 days or for the purpose of study, work, missionary, employment and other gainful activities are still required to obtain appropriate visas before entering Taiwan.


The number of two-way visitors hit a record high in 2017 wherein Filipino travelers going to Taiwan reached 290,784 while Taiwanese visitors to the Philippines reached 236,777.
Among the many place to visit in Taiwan include the the National Palace Museum, the best-known Shilin Night Market to Tainan Flowers Night Market, the gargantuan Chung Tai Chan Monastery in Puli Town, the Taipei101, and the many national parks, forest or state reserves.

Taiwan also have a nationwide free Wi-Fi internet that rolled out in 2011, allowing residents to log on to the island's network, ITaiwan, at thousands of hotspots.
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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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