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Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Are You Ready? Up to 25M Filipinos to Start Using National ID

This November 2018, the government will start a six-month test run of the much awaited National ID system. According to National Statistician Lisa Bersales the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), in coordination with the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost), will lunch a "proof of concept" trial starting November. In this process, some of 1 million beneficiaries of the Unconditional Cash Transfer Program will be registered under the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys). The PhilSys mandates the government to produce a valid proof of identity for all citizens and resident aliens. It aims to eliminate other forms of identification when transacting with the government and the private sector. According to Bersales, PhilSys is very simple because "it will only answer who you are and are you who really say you are?” The Philippine ID System aims to register over 100 million Filipino citizens and resident aliens by 2023. Bersales explains that proof of concept will be done this year. Under this concepts, there will be a registration, validation and all the process in between, up to the issuance of the Philippine ID. After the trial run, the government will target to register 5 million individuals from September to December 2019, and 25 million individuals every year from 2020 to 2023. “Once we have already started the proof of concept, we shall also do vulnerability assessment and penetration testing to ensure that the system ensuring the privacy of citizens,” she said. When implemented, there are many instances where you can use your Philippine ID. Under the proposed law, it can be used and honored in all transactions requiring proof of citizen or resident alien's identity, such as, but not limited to the following; 1. Application for eligibility and access to social welfare and benefits granted by the government 2. Application for services and benefits offered by the GSIS, SSS, PhilHealth, HDMF, and other government agencies 3. Applications for passports and driver’s license 4. Tax-related transactions 5. Registration and voting identification purposes 6. Admission to any government hospital, health center or similar institution 7. All other government transactions 8. Application for admission in schools, colleges, learning institutions, and universities, whether public or private 9. Application for employment purposes 10. Opening of bank accounts and other transactions with banks and other financial institutions 11. Verification of cardholder’s criminal records and clearances 12. Such other transactions, uses or purposes, as may be defined in the IRR One more good thing about that Philippine ID is, it does not have an expiration date. A newborn baby will already be given a Phil ID and automatically assigned a PhilSys Number. A person will have to be given a new Phil ID upon reaching the age of 5 when a person enters school. Details for their entry to the PhilSys will be spelled out in the IRR. Upon reaching the age of majority, which the IRR will determine, a person will also need to apply again for a new Phil ID. Bersales said another capturing of biometrics data will take place at this point. For the charges, initial application and issuance, as well as the renewal of the Philippine ID for the citizen, shall be free of charge, however, a standard fee shall be collected from resident aliens and on the re-issuance of a replacement card. Lastly, the following information shall a content of your PhilSys Registry Data. a. Demographic data 1. Full name 2. Sex 3. Date of birth 4. Place of birth 5. Blood Type 6. Address 7. Whether the person is a Filipino citizen or resident alien 8. Marital status (optional) 9. Mobile number (optional) 10. E-mail address (optional) b. Biometrics information 1. Front-facing photograph 2. Full set of fingerprints 3. Iris Scan 4. If necessary, other identifiable features of an individual as may be determined by the implementing rules and regulations of the law

This November 2018, the government will start a six-month test run of the much awaited National ID system. According to National Statistician Lisa Bersales the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), in coordination with the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost), will lunch a "proof of concept" trial starting November. 

In this process, some of 1 million beneficiaries of the Unconditional Cash Transfer Program will be registered under the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys).
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The PhilSys mandates the government to produce a valid proof of identity for all citizens and resident aliens. It aims to eliminate other forms of identification when transacting with the government and the private sector. According to Bersales, PhilSys is very simple because "it will only answer who you are and are you who really say you are?” 

The Philippine ID System aims to register over 100 million Filipino citizens and resident aliens by 2023.

Bersales explains that proof of concept will be done this year. Under this concepts, there will be a registration, validation and all the process in between, up to the issuance of the Philippine ID.
This November 2018, the government will start a six-month test run of the much awaited National ID system. According to National Statistician Lisa Bersales the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), in coordination with the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost), will lunch a "proof of concept" trial starting November. In this process, some of 1 million beneficiaries of the Unconditional Cash Transfer Program will be registered under the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys). The PhilSys mandates the government to produce a valid proof of identity for all citizens and resident aliens. It aims to eliminate other forms of identification when transacting with the government and the private sector. According to Bersales, PhilSys is very simple because "it will only answer who you are and are you who really say you are?” The Philippine ID System aims to register over 100 million Filipino citizens and resident aliens by 2023. Bersales explains that proof of concept will be done this year. Under this concepts, there will be a registration, validation and all the process in between, up to the issuance of the Philippine ID. After the trial run, the government will target to register 5 million individuals from September to December 2019, and 25 million individuals every year from 2020 to 2023. “Once we have already started the proof of concept, we shall also do vulnerability assessment and penetration testing to ensure that the system ensuring the privacy of citizens,” she said. When implemented, there are many instances where you can use your Philippine ID. Under the proposed law, it can be used and honored in all transactions requiring proof of citizen or resident alien's identity, such as, but not limited to the following; 1. Application for eligibility and access to social welfare and benefits granted by the government 2. Application for services and benefits offered by the GSIS, SSS, PhilHealth, HDMF, and other government agencies 3. Applications for passports and driver’s license 4. Tax-related transactions 5. Registration and voting identification purposes 6. Admission to any government hospital, health center or similar institution 7. All other government transactions 8. Application for admission in schools, colleges, learning institutions, and universities, whether public or private 9. Application for employment purposes 10. Opening of bank accounts and other transactions with banks and other financial institutions 11. Verification of cardholder’s criminal records and clearances 12. Such other transactions, uses or purposes, as may be defined in the IRR One more good thing about that Philippine ID is, it does not have an expiration date. A newborn baby will already be given a Phil ID and automatically assigned a PhilSys Number. A person will have to be given a new Phil ID upon reaching the age of 5 when a person enters school. Details for their entry to the PhilSys will be spelled out in the IRR. Upon reaching the age of majority, which the IRR will determine, a person will also need to apply again for a new Phil ID. Bersales said another capturing of biometrics data will take place at this point. For the charges, initial application and issuance, as well as the renewal of the Philippine ID for the citizen, shall be free of charge, however, a standard fee shall be collected from resident aliens and on the re-issuance of a replacement card. Lastly, the following information shall a content of your PhilSys Registry Data. a. Demographic data 1. Full name 2. Sex 3. Date of birth 4. Place of birth 5. Blood Type 6. Address 7. Whether the person is a Filipino citizen or resident alien 8. Marital status (optional) 9. Mobile number (optional) 10. E-mail address (optional) b. Biometrics information 1. Front-facing photograph 2. Full set of fingerprints 3. Iris Scan 4. If necessary, other identifiable features of an individual as may be determined by the implementing rules and regulations of the law

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After the trial run, the government will target to register 5 million individuals from September to December 2019, and 25 million individuals every year from 2020 to 2023.

“Once we have already started the proof of concept, we shall also do vulnerability assessment and penetration testing to ensure that the system ensuring the privacy of citizens,” she said.

When implemented, there are many instances where you can use your Philippine ID. Under the proposed law, it can be used and honored in all transactions requiring proof of citizen or resident alien's identity, such as, but not limited to the following;
  • Application for eligibility and access to social welfare and benefits granted by the government
  • Application for services and benefits offered by the GSIS, SSS, PhilHealth, HDMF, and other government agencies
  • Applications for passports and driver’s license
  • Tax-related transactions
  • Registration and voting identification purposes
  • Admission to any government hospital, health center or similar institution
  • All other government transactions
  • Application for admission in schools, colleges, learning institutions, and universities, whether public or private
  • Application for employment purposes
  • Opening of bank accounts and other transactions with banks and other financial institutions
  • Verification of cardholder’s criminal records and clearances
  • Such other transactions, uses or purposes, as may be defined in the IRR

One more good thing about that Philippine ID is, it does not have an expiration date. A newborn baby will already be given a Phil ID and automatically assigned a PhilSys Number. A person will have to be given a new Phil ID upon reaching the age of 5 when a person enters school. Details for their entry to the PhilSys will be spelled out in the IRR.

Upon reaching the age of majority, which the IRR will determine, a person will also need to apply again for a new Phil ID. Bersales said another capturing of biometrics data will take place at this point.

For the charges, initial application and issuance, as well as the renewal of the Philippine ID for the citizen, shall be free of charge, however, a standard fee shall be collected from resident aliens and on the re-issuance of a replacement card.

Lastly, the following information shall a content of your PhilSys Registry Data.

a. Demographic data
  • Full name
  • Sex
  • Date of birth
  • Place of birth
  • Blood Type
  • Address
  • Whether the person is a Filipino citizen or resident alien
  • Marital status (optional)
  • Mobile number (optional)
  • E-mail address (optional)
b. Biometrics information
  • Front-facing photograph
  • Full set of fingerprints
  • Iris Scan
If necessary, other identifiable features of an individual as may be determined by the implementing rules and regulations of the law.

This article is filed under national ID, Philippine News, national ID system, statistics, registration and identification cards. 
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Friday, October 05, 2018

What Caused OFW Remittance Drop From The Middle East?

Due to the high inflation rate which causes the price of almost everything to shoot up, the families of the overseas Filipino workers require more remittances coming from their breadwinner to catch up with the rising prices. However, instead of the inflation to cause the remittances to increase, the Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas statistics are telling otherwise.
Due to the high inflation rate which causes the price of almost everything to shoot up, the families of the overseas Filipino workers require more remittances coming from their breadwinner to catch up with the rising prices. However, instead of the inflation to cause the remittances to increase, the Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas statistics are telling otherwise. Ads Sponsored Links Cash remittance from Filipino workers (OFW), particularly those in the Middle East, saw a steep decline from January to July this year, figures from the Central Bank of the Philippines (BSP) show. A lawmaker noted that even the lifting of the ban on the deployment of Filipinos to Kuwait last May failed to stop the remittance plunge. Based on the latest BSP data, there was a 15 percent decrease in remittances from OFWs in the Middle East, although fund transfers from Libya and Israel fell the most at 73 percent and 61 percent respectively. With that, Rep. Henry Ong, chairman of the House Committee Chair on Banks & Financial Intermediaries, said the policy shift in OFW deployment priorities must happen “sooner rather than later.” “Filipinos are being held hostage by armed groups in Libya. Israel recently welcomed President Rodrigo Duterte on a brief visit. However, the remittances from these two countries pale in comparison with those from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman, which were in the high double-digit percentages decline,” he said. Remittances from Kuwait fell by 20.4 percent despite the resumption of OFW deployment last May. Bahrain showed negative 22.9 percent, transfers from Oman dropped by 38.3 percent and Saudi Arabia showed a slide of 10.4 percent. Qatar is the exception. The remittances decline from Filipino workers there was only 6.3 percent. Meanwhile, aside from the decrease in cash remittance, the Philippines also suffered a decline in the deployment of OFWs in 2017 after 10 years of continuous growth. Remittances from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) dropped by 4.5 percent in June to clock in at $2.4 billion, down from the $2.5 billion received in May and breaking the trend growth in inflows. In a statement, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said they recorded lower OFW transfers from the Middle East, particularly from those in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. These are particularly the areas covered by deployment ban for OFWs announced by President Rodrigo Duterte in early 2018. This brought total remittances to $14.2 billion during the first semester, just 2.7 percent higher from a year ago. The BSP is seeing remittances to go four percent higher in 2018. Meanwhile, the overall remittances which came from countries other than the Middle East seem to bounce back recently. File under the category of high inflation rate, overseas Filipino workers , remittances, statistics,Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas


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Cash remittance from Filipino workers (OFW), particularly those in the Middle East, saw a steep decline from January to July this year, figures from the Central Bank of the Philippines (BSP) show.


A lawmaker noted that even the lifting of the ban on the deployment of Filipinos to Kuwait last May failed to stop the remittance plunge.

Based on the latest BSP data, there was a 15 percent decrease in remittances from OFWs in the Middle East, although fund transfers from Libya and Israel fell the most at 73 percent and 61 percent respectively.

With that, Rep. Henry Ong, chairman of the House Committee Chair on Banks & Financial Intermediaries, said the policy shift in OFW deployment priorities must happen “sooner rather than later.”

“Filipinos are being held hostage by armed groups in Libya. Israel recently welcomed President Rodrigo Duterte on a brief visit. However, the remittances from these two countries pale in comparison with those from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman, which were in the high double-digit percentages decline,” he said.

Remittances from Kuwait fell by 20.4 percent despite the resumption of OFW deployment last May. Bahrain showed negative 22.9 percent, transfers from Oman dropped by 38.3 percent and Saudi Arabia showed a slide of 10.4 percent. 

Qatar is the exception. The remittances decline from Filipino workers there was only 6.3 percent.

Meanwhile, aside from the decrease in cash remittance, the Philippines also suffered a decline in the deployment of OFWs in 2017 after 10 years of continuous growth.

Remittances from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) dropped by 4.5 percent in June to clock in at $2.4 billion, down from the $2.5 billion received in May and breaking the trend growth in inflows.

In a statement, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said they recorded lower OFW transfers from the Middle East, particularly from those in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait.

These are particularly the areas covered by deployment ban for OFWs announced by President Rodrigo Duterte in early 2018.

This brought total remittances to $14.2 billion during the first semester, just 2.7 percent higher from a year ago.

The BSP is seeing remittances to go four percent higher in 2018.

Meanwhile, the overall remittances which came from countries other than the Middle East seem to bounce back recently.
File under the category of high inflation rate, overseas Filipino workers , remittances,  statistics,Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas

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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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Monday, August 07, 2017

How Much is the Salary Of OFW Household Workers In Different Parts Of The World?

The largest chunk of more than 2 million OFWs deployed around the world are domestic or household service workers. Most of them are females---mothers who has left their own children to take care of someone else's children and take care of their houses. POEA data of 2015, the latest to date, shows that out of the 515,217 total new hires in 2015 based on top jobs category, the number of household service workers is the largest with 194,835 total deployment. Most of them are deployed in the Middle East particularly Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and the UAE. Another favorite destination for our HSWs are Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia. Why do many OFWs prefer applying to be HSWs in spite of the growing number of maltreated OFWs especially in the Middle East? Applying for HSW job is probably the easiest. It doesn't require high educational attainment, experience and skills but having these could be an advantage. placement fee is also waived by the POEA although there are reports of some recruitment agencies collecting fees from them to be able to be deployed immediately. How much are you going to earn if you apply for household jobs in different countries around the world? We made a survey about the various earnings based on the actual minimum wage received by the participant OFW HSWs on monthly basis and here's what we found out: Bahrain The usual salary for HSW working in Bahrain is around BHD160 ( P21,376+). Brunei Filipino domestic workers in Brunei are earning US$400 (P20,000+). China Salary ranges for HSWs in China is from 4,500 to 6,000 Yuan (P 33,000+ - P45,000+). Cyprus HSWs working in Cyprus earn from 314 to 400 Euros per month (P18,000+ - P23,000+). Canada An HSW could earn around C$14.44 (P570+) per hour. Dubai HSWs in Dubai salary earning depends on the employer and the length of your service. They earn around 1,500 Dirhams (P20,500+). Egypt HSWs generally earn between $450 and $700 ( P22,600+ - P35,000+) per month in Egypt plus benefits. France In France, HSWs salary range are usually between $650 and $750 (P32,700+ - P37,700+). Guam Salary range for HSWs in Guam is from 600 to 650 Euros (P35,600+ - P38,600+). Hong Kong Some of Filipinas working in Hong Kong has different salary rate depending on the employer. The minimum salary is set to HKD4,310 (P27,765) but some of them claim to be receiving only HKD4,210 (P27,121). Other luckier HSWs receive HKD5,000(P32,000+) , some receive HKD6,200( P39,940) and some receive as much as HKD8,000 (P51,000+). Ireland An HSWs in Ireland claimed that she receives a salary rate of 4,300 Euros (P255,000+). But the fact is yet to be verified. Israel HSWs in Israel earn $1,300 (65,000+) could be lower or higher depending on the employer. Japan HSWs in Japan is earning around JP¥136,203(P61,000+) Kuwait Kuwait HSWs earn around 100 to 120 Kuwaiti Dinars (P16,000+ - P20,000+) per month. KSA The salary range of HSWs in KSA is from SAR 1,500 to SAR2,000 (P 20,000+ - P26,000+). Lebanon The salary received by HSWs in Lebanon is $400 (P20,000+). Malaysia In Malaysia, the HSWs earn from 1,500 to 1,600 Malaysian Ringgit (P17,000 -P18,000+). Macau The salary of HSWs working in Macau earns around 5,000 Pataca (P41,000+). Morocco In Morocco, HSWs earn around 4,000 Moroccan Dirhams (P21,000). Oman HSWs salary in Oman varies from 120 to 140 Omani Riyal (P15,000 to P18,000+). Qatar A Filipina HSWs who works in Qatar could earn from 1,200 to 1,460 Qatari Riyal (P 16,000+ to P20,000+ ) depending on the employer. Singapore The salary of HSWs in Singapore varies depending on the employer. They are earning from 550 to 750 Singaporean Dollars (P20,000+ to P27,000+). These figures are nice to read but the real sacrifice and struggle before the HSWs could get the money , particularly those in the Middle East, is serious. Maybe if you would ask them if they will still go to work abroad if they could earn enough for their family in their home country, most probably a lot of them will choose to stay with the warmth of their family's embrace. *This is a progressive survey and we will add more countries based on the survey result. Currency conversion is based on the latest rate. Read More: China's plans to hire Filipino household workers to their five major cities including Beijing and Shanghai, was reported at a local newspaper Philippine Star. it could be a big break for the household workers who are trying their luck in finding greener pastures by working overseas China is offering up to P100,000 a month, or about HK$15,000. The existing minimum allowable wage for a foreign domestic helper in Hong Kong is around HK$4,310 per month. Dominador Say, undersecretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), said that talks are underway with Chinese embassy officials on this possibility. China’s five major cities, including Beijing, Shanghai and Xiamen will soon be the haven for Filipino domestic workers who are seeking higher income. DOLE is expected to have further negotiations on the launch date with a delegation from China in September. according to Usec Say, Chinese employers favor Filipino domestic workers for their English proficiency, which allows them to teach their employers’ children. Chinese embassy officials also mentioned that improving ties with the leadership of President Rodrigo Duterte has paved the way for the new policy to materialize. There is presently a strict work visa system for foreign workers who want to enter mainland China. But according Usec. Say, China is serious about the proposal. Philippine Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello said an estimated 200,000 Filipino domestic helpers are presently working illegally in China. With a great demand for skilled domestic workers, Filipino OFWs would have an option to apply using legal processes on their desired higher salary for their sector. Source: ejinsight.com, PhilStar Read More: The effectivity of the Nationwide Smoking Ban or E.O. 26 (Providing for the Establishment of Smoke-free Environment in Public and Enclosed Places) started today, July 23, but only a few seems to be aware of it. President Rodrigo Duterte signed the Executive Order 26 with the citizens health in mind. Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said the executive order is a milestone where the government prioritize public health protection. The smoking ban includes smoking in places such as schools, universities and colleges, playgrounds, restaurants and food preparation areas, basketball courts, stairwells, health centers, clinics, public and private hospitals, hotels, malls, elevators, taxis, buses, public utility jeepneys, ships, tricycles, trains, airplanes, and gas stations which are prone to combustion. The Department of Health urges all the establishments to post "no smoking" signs in compliance with the new executive order. They also appeal to the public to report any violation against the nationwide ban on smoking in public places. Read More: ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS, TYPE KEYWORDS and TITLE OF ARTICLE at the box below Smoking is only allowed in designated smoking areas to be provided by the owner of the establishment. Smoking in private vehicles parked in public areas is also prohibited. What Do You Need To know About The Nationwide Smoking Ban Violators will be fined P500 to P10,000, depending on their number of offenses, while owners of establishments caught violating the EO will face a fine of P5,000 or imprisonment of not more than 30 days. The Department of Health urges all the establishments to post "no smoking" signs in compliance with the new executive order. They also appeal to the public to report any violation against the nationwide ban on smoking in public places. ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO Dominador Say, undersecretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), said that talks are underway with Chinese embassy officials on this possibility. China’s five major cities, including Beijing, Shanghai and Xiamen will soon be the destinfor Filipino domestic workers who are seeking higher income. The effectivity of the Nationwide Smoking Ban or E.O. 26 (Providing for the Establishment of Smoke-free Environment in Public and Enclosed Places) started today, July 23, but only a few seems to be aware of it. President Rodrigo Duterte signed the Executive Order 26 with the citizens health in mind. Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said the executive order is a milestone where the government prioritize public health protection. The smoking ban includes smoking in places such as schools, universities and colleges, playgrounds, restaurants and food preparation areas, basketball courts, stairwells, health centers, clinics, public and private hospitals, hotels, malls, elevators, taxis, buses, public utility jeepneys, ships, tricycles, trains, airplanes, and gas stations which are prone to combustion. The Department of Health urges all the establishments to post "no smoking" signs in compliance with the new executive order. They also appeal to the public to report any violation against the nationwide ban on smoking in public places. Read More: ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS, TYPE KEYWORDS and TITLE OF ARTICLE at the box below Smoking is only allowed in designated smoking areas to be provided by the owner of the establishment. Smoking in private vehicles parked in public areas is also prohibited. What Do You Need To know About The Nationwide Smoking Ban Violators will be fined P500 to P10,000, depending on their number of offenses, while owners of establishments caught violating the EO will face a fine of P5,000 or imprisonment of not more than 30 days. The Department of Health urges all the establishments to post "no smoking" signs in compliance with the new executive order. They also appeal to the public to report any violation against the nationwide ban on smoking in public places. ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS, TYPE KEYWORDS and TITLE OF ARTICLE at the box below

The largest chunk of more than 2 million OFWs deployed around the world are domestic or household service workers. Most of them are females---mothers who has left their own children to take care of someone else's children and take care of their houses.
POEA data of 2015, the latest to date, shows that out of the 515,217 total new hires in 2015 based on top jobs category, the number of  household service workers is the largest with 194,835 total deployment.
Most of  them are deployed in the Middle East particularly Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and the UAE. Another favorite destination for our HSWs are Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.
The largest chunk of more than 2 million OFWs deployed around the world are domestic or household service workers. Most of them are females---mothers who has left their own children to take care of someone else's children and take care of their houses. POEA data of 2015, the latest to date, shows that out of the 515,217 total new hires in 2015 based on top jobs category, the number of household service workers is the largest with 194,835 total deployment. Most of them are deployed in the Middle East particularly Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and the UAE. Another favorite destination for our HSWs are Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia. Why do many OFWs prefer applying to be HSWs in spite of the growing number of maltreated OFWs especially in the Middle East? Applying for HSW job is probably the easiest. It doesn't require high educational attainment, experience and skills but having these could be an advantage. placement fee is also waived by the POEA although there are reports of some recruitment agencies collecting fees from them to be able to be deployed immediately. How much are you going to earn if you apply for household jobs in different countries around the world? We made a survey about the various earnings based on the actual minimum wage received by the participant OFW HSWs on monthly basis and here's what we found out: Bahrain The usual salary for HSW working in Bahrain is around BHD160 ( P21,376+). Brunei Filipino domestic workers in Brunei are earning US$400 (P20,000+). China Salary ranges for HSWs in China is from 4,500 to 6,000 Yuan (P 33,000+ - P45,000+). Cyprus HSWs working in Cyprus earn from 314 to 400 Euros per month (P18,000+ - P23,000+). Canada An HSW could earn around C$14.44 (P570+) per hour. Dubai HSWs in Dubai salary earning depends on the employer and the length of your service. They earn around 1,500 Dirhams (P20,500+). Egypt HSWs generally earn between $450 and $700 ( P22,600+ - P35,000+) per month in Egypt plus benefits. France In France, HSWs salary range are usually between $650 and $750 (P32,700+ - P37,700+). Guam Salary range for HSWs in Guam is from 600 to 650 Euros (P35,600+ - P38,600+). Hong Kong Some of Filipinas working in Hong Kong has different salary rate depending on the employer. The minimum salary is set to HKD4,310 (P27,765) but some of them claim to be receiving only HKD4,210 (P27,121). Other luckier HSWs receive HKD5,000(P32,000+) , some receive HKD6,200( P39,940) and some receive as much as HKD8,000 (P51,000+). Ireland An HSWs in Ireland claimed that she receives a salary rate of 4,300 Euros (P255,000+). But the fact is yet to be verified. Israel HSWs in Israel earn $1,300 (65,000+) could be lower or higher depending on the employer. Japan HSWs in Japan is earning around JP¥136,203(P61,000+) Kuwait Kuwait HSWs earn around 100 to 120 Kuwaiti Dinars (P16,000+ - P20,000+) per month. KSA The salary range of HSWs in KSA is from SAR 1,500 to SAR2,000 (P 20,000+ - P26,000+). Lebanon The salary received by HSWs in Lebanon is $400 (P20,000+). Malaysia In Malaysia, the HSWs earn from 1,500 to 1,600 Malaysian Ringgit (P17,000 -P18,000+). Macau The salary of HSWs working in Macau earns around 5,000 Pataca (P41,000+). Morocco In Morocco, HSWs earn around 4,000 Moroccan Dirhams (P21,000). Oman HSWs salary in Oman varies from 120 to 140 Omani Riyal (P15,000 to P18,000+). Qatar A Filipina HSWs who works in Qatar could earn from 1,200 to 1,460 Qatari Riyal (P 16,000+ to P20,000+ ) depending on the employer. Singapore The salary of HSWs in Singapore varies depending on the employer. They are earning from 550 to 750 Singaporean Dollars (P20,000+ to P27,000+). These figures are nice to read but the real sacrifice and struggle before the HSWs could get the money , particularly those in the Middle East, is serious. Maybe if you would ask them if they will still go to work abroad if they could earn enough for their family in their home country, most probably a lot of them will choose to stay with the warmth of their family's embrace. *This is a progressive survey and we will add more countries based on the survey result. Currency conversion is based on the latest rate. Read More: China's plans to hire Filipino household workers to their five major cities including Beijing and Shanghai, was reported at a local newspaper Philippine Star. it could be a big break for the household workers who are trying their luck in finding greener pastures by working overseas China is offering up to P100,000 a month, or about HK$15,000. The existing minimum allowable wage for a foreign domestic helper in Hong Kong is around HK$4,310 per month. Dominador Say, undersecretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), said that talks are underway with Chinese embassy officials on this possibility. China’s five major cities, including Beijing, Shanghai and Xiamen will soon be the haven for Filipino domestic workers who are seeking higher income. DOLE is expected to have further negotiations on the launch date with a delegation from China in September. according to Usec Say, Chinese employers favor Filipino domestic workers for their English proficiency, which allows them to teach their employers’ children. Chinese embassy officials also mentioned that improving ties with the leadership of President Rodrigo Duterte has paved the way for the new policy to materialize. There is presently a strict work visa system for foreign workers who want to enter mainland China. But according Usec. Say, China is serious about the proposal. Philippine Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello said an estimated 200,000 Filipino domestic helpers are presently working illegally in China. With a great demand for skilled domestic workers, Filipino OFWs would have an option to apply using legal processes on their desired higher salary for their sector. Source: ejinsight.com, PhilStar Read More: The effectivity of the Nationwide Smoking Ban or E.O. 26 (Providing for the Establishment of Smoke-free Environment in Public and Enclosed Places) started today, July 23, but only a few seems to be aware of it. President Rodrigo Duterte signed the Executive Order 26 with the citizens health in mind. Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said the executive order is a milestone where the government prioritize public health protection. The smoking ban includes smoking in places such as schools, universities and colleges, playgrounds, restaurants and food preparation areas, basketball courts, stairwells, health centers, clinics, public and private hospitals, hotels, malls, elevators, taxis, buses, public utility jeepneys, ships, tricycles, trains, airplanes, and gas stations which are prone to combustion. The Department of Health urges all the establishments to post "no smoking" signs in compliance with the new executive order. They also appeal to the public to report any violation against the nationwide ban on smoking in public places. Read More: ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS, TYPE KEYWORDS and TITLE OF ARTICLE at the box below Smoking is only allowed in designated smoking areas to be provided by the owner of the establishment. Smoking in private vehicles parked in public areas is also prohibited. What Do You Need To know About The Nationwide Smoking Ban Violators will be fined P500 to P10,000, depending on their number of offenses, while owners of establishments caught violating the EO will face a fine of P5,000 or imprisonment of not more than 30 days. The Department of Health urges all the establishments to post "no smoking" signs in compliance with the new executive order. They also appeal to the public to report any violation against the nationwide ban on smoking in public places. ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO Dominador Say, undersecretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), said that talks are underway with Chinese embassy officials on this possibility. China’s five major cities, including Beijing, Shanghai and Xiamen will soon be the destinfor Filipino domestic workers who are seeking higher income. The effectivity of the Nationwide Smoking Ban or E.O. 26 (Providing for the Establishment of Smoke-free Environment in Public and Enclosed Places) started today, July 23, but only a few seems to be aware of it. President Rodrigo Duterte signed the Executive Order 26 with the citizens health in mind. Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said the executive order is a milestone where the government prioritize public health protection. The smoking ban includes smoking in places such as schools, universities and colleges, playgrounds, restaurants and food preparation areas, basketball courts, stairwells, health centers, clinics, public and private hospitals, hotels, malls, elevators, taxis, buses, public utility jeepneys, ships, tricycles, trains, airplanes, and gas stations which are prone to combustion. The Department of Health urges all the establishments to post "no smoking" signs in compliance with the new executive order. They also appeal to the public to report any violation against the nationwide ban on smoking in public places. Read More: ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS, TYPE KEYWORDS and TITLE OF ARTICLE at the box below Smoking is only allowed in designated smoking areas to be provided by the owner of the establishment. Smoking in private vehicles parked in public areas is also prohibited. What Do You Need To know About The Nationwide Smoking Ban Violators will be fined P500 to P10,000, depending on their number of offenses, while owners of establishments caught violating the EO will face a fine of P5,000 or imprisonment of not more than 30 days. The Department of Health urges all the establishments to post "no smoking" signs in compliance with the new executive order. They also appeal to the public to report any violation against the nationwide ban on smoking in public places. ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS, TYPE KEYWORDS and TITLE OF ARTICLE at the box below
Why do many OFWs prefer applying to be HSWs in spite of the growing number of maltreated OFWs especially in the Middle East?
Applying for HSW job is probably the easiest. It doesn't require high educational attainment, experience and skills but having these could be an advantage. placement fee is also waived by the POEA  although there are reports of some recruitment agencies collecting fees from them to be able to be deployed immediately.


How much are you going to earn if you apply for household jobs in different countries around the world?
We made a survey about the various earnings based on the actual minimum wage received by the participant OFW HSWs on monthly basis and here's what we found out:

 Bahrain
The usual salary for HSW working in Bahrain is around BHD160 ( P21,376+).

 Brunei
Filipino domestic workers in Brunei are earning US$400 (P20,000+).

 China
Salary ranges for HSWs in China is from 4,500 to 6,000 Yuan (P 33,000+ - P45,000+).

 Cyprus
HSWs working in Cyprus earn from 314 to 400 Euros per month (P18,000+ - P23,000+).

 Canada
An HSW could earn around C$14.44 (P570+) per hour.

Dubai
HSWs in Dubai salary earning depends on the employer and the length of your service. They earn around 1,500 Dirhams (P20,500+).

Egypt
HSWs generally earn between $450 and $700 ( P22,600+ - P35,000+) per month in Egypt plus benefits.

France
 In France, HSWs salary range are usually between $650 and $750 (P32,700+ - P37,700+).
Guam

Salary range for HSWs in Guam is from 600 to 650 Euros (P35,600+ -  P38,600+).


Hong Kong
Some of Filipinas working in Hong Kong has different salary rate depending on the employer. The minimum salary is set to HKD4,310 (P27,765) but some of them claim to be receiving only HKD4,210 (P27,121). Other luckier HSWs receive HKD5,000(P32,000+) , some receive HKD6,200( P39,940) and some receive as much as HKD8,000 (P51,000+).

Ireland
An HSWs in Ireland claimed that she receives a  salary rate of 4,300 Euros (P255,000+). But the fact is yet to be verified.

Israel
HSWs in Israel earn $1,300 (65,000+) could be lower or higher depending on the employer.

Japan
HSWs in Japan is earning around  JP¥136,203(P61,000+)

Kuwait
Kuwait HSWs earn around 100 to 120 Kuwaiti Dinars (P16,000+ - P20,000+) per month.

KSA
The salary range of HSWs in KSA is from SAR 1,500 to SAR2,000 (P 20,000+ - P26,000+).

Lebanon
The salary received by HSWs in Lebanon is $400 (P20,000+).

Malaysia
In Malaysia, the HSWs earn from 1,500 to 1,600 Malaysian Ringgit (P17,000 -P18,000+).

Macau
The salary of HSWs working in Macau earns around 5,000 Pataca (P41,000+).

Morocco
In Morocco, HSWs earn around 4,000 Moroccan Dirhams (P21,000).

Oman
HSWs salary in Oman varies from 120 to 140 Omani Riyal (P15,000 to P18,000+).

Qatar
A Filipina HSWs who works in Qatar could earn from 1,200 to 1,460 Qatari Riyal (P 16,000+ to P20,000+ ) depending on the employer.

Singapore
The salary of HSWs in Singapore varies depending on the employer. They are earning from 550 to 750 Singaporean Dollars (P20,000+ to P27,000+).

These figures are nice to read but the real sacrifice and struggle before the HSWs could get the money , particularly those in the Middle East, is serious. Maybe if you would ask them if they will still go to work abroad if they could earn enough for their family in their home country, most probably a lot of them will choose to stay with the warmth of their family's embrace.

*This is a progressive survey and we will add more countries based on the survey result.
Currency conversion is based on the latest rate.




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Saturday, September 10, 2016

RISING EMPLOYMENT RATE AND PLUNGING UNEMPLOYMENT RATE; TIME FOR OFW'S TO COME HOME?

RISING EMPLOYMENT RATE AND PLUNGING UNEMPLOYMENT RATE;A GOOD INDICATION FOR OFWs TO COME BACK HOME TO THE PHILIPPINES FOR GOOD?
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The main reason why Filipinos are working abroad is the lack of job opportunities that can sustain their family.By working overseas,they are having access to wider opportunities to show and develop their skills while providing the needs of their family  and securing their  future with a stable source of income.But the cost is not cheap.Most of the OFWs suffer homesickness.Some of them loses relationships,marriage,in some cases losing their sanity and worst,their lives.
The latest economic trend evidently shows stability in the labor sector.In July the employment rate reached 94.6%,up by 1.1% points from last years 93.5% according to the Philippine Statistics Authority's preliminary data.That figure is translated to  41 million employed Filipinos as noted by National Economic And Development Authority (NEDA) in a separate statement.
The country's total labor force ranging from 15 years old and above has reached to 68.436 million.

“Our growing economy, which is largely driven by output expansion in the services and industry sectors, has created more and better jobs,”  NEDA Director-General and Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto M. Pernia said.

The unemployment rate,on the other hand, has plunged to 5.4 % in July,that is 1.1% from last year's 6.5%.
“The unemployment rate in July 2016, the lowest recorded for all July rounds in the past decade, increases the likelihood of achieving the Philippine Development Plan target of 6.5 to 6.7 percent for 2016,” Pernia noted.
However,underemployment rate also went down to 17.3% from 21.0% last year.
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The PSA defines underemployed as "... persons who express the desire to have additional hours of work in their present job, or to have additional job, or to have a new job with longer working hours." It is a percentage from the total number of employed individuals.
The vibrant labor market is a reflection of the growing Gross Domestic Product (GDP) according to NEDA.
"With faster and improved quality of economic growth, the Philippine labor market continues to show vibrancy as unemployment and underemployment rates fell in July 2016." NEDA added.

The Duterte administration has  promising means of eliminating unemployment by suspending age discrimination and "endo" system,giving opportunities to more able men and women who are still willing to work regardless of their age.

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TESDA is also conducting trainings,targeting the out of school youths, and recently even the drug-dependents,equipping them with  training and skills that can be used to find high paying jobs here and abroad.
If the government will sustain the momentum of economic growth,more jobs will be created  and the Filipinos will no longer need to work abroad.Even the OFWs may consider going back home for good.


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China's plans to hire Filipino household workers to their five major cities including Beijing and Shanghai, was reported at a local newspaper Philippine Star. it could be a big break for the household workers who are trying their luck in finding greener pastures by working overseas China is offering up to P100,000 a month, or about HK$15,000. The existing minimum allowable wage for a foreign domestic helper in Hong Kong is around HK$4,310 per month. Dominador Say, undersecretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), said that talks are underway with Chinese embassy officials on this possibility. China’s five major cities, including Beijing, Shanghai and Xiamen will soon be the haven for Filipino domestic workers who are seeking higher income. DOLE is expected to have further negotiations on the launch date with a delegation from China in September. according to Usec Say, Chinese employers favor Filipino domestic workers for their English proficiency, which allows them to teach their employers’ children. Chinese embassy officials also mentioned that improving ties with the leadership of President Rodrigo Duterte has paved the way for the new policy to materialize. There is presently a strict work visa system for foreign workers who want to enter mainland China. But according Usec. Say, China is serious about the proposal. Philippine Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello said an estimated 200,000 Filipino domestic helpers are presently working illegally in China. With a great demand for skilled domestic workers, Filipino OFWs would have an option to apply using legal processes on their desired higher salary for their sector. Source: ejinsight.com, PhilStar Read More: The effectivity of the Nationwide Smoking Ban or E.O. 26 (Providing for the Establishment of Smoke-free Environment in Public and Enclosed Places) started today, July 23, but only a few seems to be aware of it. President Rodrigo Duterte signed the Executive Order 26 with the citizens health in mind. Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said the executive order is a milestone where the government prioritize public health protection. The smoking ban includes smoking in places such as schools, universities and colleges, playgrounds, restaurants and food preparation areas, basketball courts, stairwells, health centers, clinics, public and private hospitals, hotels, malls, elevators, taxis, buses, public utility jeepneys, ships, tricycles, trains, airplanes, and gas stations which are prone to combustion. The Department of Health urges all the establishments to post "no smoking" signs in compliance with the new executive order. They also appeal to the public to report any violation against the nationwide ban on smoking in public places. Read More: ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS, TYPE KEYWORDS and TITLE OF ARTICLE at the box below Smoking is only allowed in designated smoking areas to be provided by the owner of the establishment. Smoking in private vehicles parked in public areas is also prohibited. What Do You Need To know About The Nationwide Smoking Ban Violators will be fined P500 to P10,000, depending on their number of offenses, while owners of establishments caught violating the EO will face a fine of P5,000 or imprisonment of not more than 30 days. The Department of Health urges all the establishments to post "no smoking" signs in compliance with the new executive order. They also appeal to the public to report any violation against the nationwide ban on smoking in public places. ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO

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