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Thursday, March 11, 2021

DOLE, May Isinusulong na P7,000 — P11,000 per month na Wage Subsidy Program sa mga Manggagawang apektado parin ng Pandemya




MANILA, Philippines — KINUMPERMA ng Department of Labor and Employment o DOLE na naisumite na ang proposal para sa wage subsidy program sa mga trabahante at establishments na apektado parin ng Coronavirus disease 2019 o Covid-19 pandemic.

Ayon kay Labor Assistant Secretary Dominique Tutay, kasama sa kanilang isinumeteng proposal sa Department of Budget and Management (DBM) ang tatlong posibleng pagkukunan ng pondo para sa nabanggit na programa.

Kinabibilangan ito ng mga sumusunod:
  • Reprogram o realignment ng pondong hindi nagamit noong 2020.
  • Natitirang savings mula sa Bayanihan 2.
  • Ang DBM ay maaaring mag-identify ng ibang maaaring pagkukunan ng pondo upang ma-pondohan ang isinusulong na wage subsidy program ng DOLE.
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Una nang inihayag ng DOLE na tinitingnan nilang tulungan ang nasa 1.3 milyong mga manggagawa at 30,000 na establishments partikular na ang mga nasa micro, small at medium enterprises sa ilalim ng wage subsidy program.

Sa datus ng DOLE, nasa 25, 226 ang bilang ng mga indibidual na permanenteng nawalan ng trabaho noong buwan ng Enero dahil pa rin sa Covid-19 pandemic.

Maliban dito, posible naman umanong makabalik sa kani-kanilang trabaho ang nasa 108,000 na mga manggagawa sakaling luwagan na ng tuluyan ang mga quarantine restrictions.

Sa ilalim ng proposal ng DOLE, tatlong buwang subsidy na nagkakahalaga ng P7,000 hanggang P11,000 kada manggagawa ang ibibigay kada buwan.

Sinabi ni Tutay na ibinase nila ang budget ng subsidy program sa average na sahod ng mga manggagawa sa iba't-ibang sektor. 

Ang halaga, aniya, ay nasa pagitan ng P7,000 at P11,000 kada buwan sa loob ng tatlong buwan.



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Dahil dito, nasa P62 billion hanggang P188 billion ang kailangan para sa nabanggit na programa.

Ayon naman kay Camarines Sur Rep. Luis Ray Villafuerte na maaaring gamitin ang pondo para sa ipinanukalang programang Bangon Pamilyang Pilipino assistance program para sa mga low-income at vulnerable families na may P10,000 cash assistance dahil hindi naman ito nagamit sa ilalim ng national budget.

Importante umano ang nabanggit na budget na magamit para sa mga nawalan ng trabaho sa harap ng tumataas na inflation sa presyo ng pagkain.

Iniulat din ng gobyerno ang nasa P452 billion na pondo na hindi nagamit mula sa 2020 national budget at P204 million na unobligated cash balance.


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Monday, October 22, 2018

Kuwaitization On Public Sector Will Limit Hiring of OFWs and Other Expats In Kuwait

Just like the aim of its brother Arab country, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait is also aiming to limit the growth of expatriate workers including the overseas Filipino workers (OFW). They will start it on the public sector, eliminating expats and replacing it with Kuwaitis with its schedule to reach 100% of the goal within a period of 5 years. This is to address unemployment rate of its citizens.

Just like the aim of its brother Arab country, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait is also aiming to limit the growth of expatriate workers including the overseas Filipino workers (OFW). They will start it on the public sector, eliminating expats and replacing it with Kuwaitis with its schedule to reach 100% of the goal within a period of 5 years. This is to address unemployment rate of its citizens. Ads Sponsored Links Khaled Al-Roudhan, Minister of Commerce and Industry in Kuwait urged all people around the ministry to furnish him with a schedule for eliminating expats and hiring Kuwaitis. Informed sources added that according to CSC’s plans on replacing expats with citizens, their ultimate goal is to reach 100% of the total workforce of Kuwaitis in administrative, media, PR, IT, development, follow-up and statistics jobs, 95% in scientific, financial, economic and commercial jobs and 80% in craft jobs in a span of five years. The National Assembly’s employment committee wanted to study the issue of growing unemployment among Kuwaitis and prepare its final report to the Assembly on the issue but failed to meet due to lack of quorum, according to the report published by Kuwait Times. The committee was formed with the main aim of pressing the government to create jobs for nationals, mainly by replacing expatriates in public sector jobs and offering incentives to nationals to seek jobs in the private sector. MP Mohammad Al-Dallal called for the need to check the increasing numbers of certain expatriate communities, especially the Egyptian and the overseas Filipino workers(OFW) communities. Filed under the category of Arab country, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, expatriate workers, overseas Filipino workers (OFW), unemployment rate.
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 Khaled Al-Roudhan, Minister of Commerce and Industry in Kuwait urged all people around the ministry to furnish him with a schedule for eliminating expats and hiring Kuwaitis. Informed sources added that according to CSC’s plans on replacing expats with citizens, their ultimate goal is to reach 100% of the total workforce of Kuwaitis in administrative, media, PR, IT, development, follow-up and statistics jobs, 95% in scientific, financial, economic and commercial jobs and 80% in craft jobs  in a span of five years.

The National Assembly’s employment committee wanted to study the issue of growing unemployment among Kuwaitis and prepare its final report to the Assembly on the issue but failed to meet due to lack of quorum, according to the report published by Kuwait Times. 
The committee was formed with the main aim of pressing the government to create jobs for nationals, mainly by replacing expatriates in public sector jobs and offering incentives to nationals to seek jobs in the private sector. MP Mohammad Al-Dallal called for the need to check the increasing numbers of certain expatriate communities, especially the Egyptian and the overseas Filipino workers(OFW) communities.
Filed under the category of Arab country, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, expatriate workers, overseas Filipino workers (OFW), unemployment rate. 
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The overseas Filipino workers (OFW) helps the economy by the remittances they send to their family which is spent on their daily needs making local commerce move. In spite of the help they give to the economy, OFWs are often vulnerable to abuse and maltreatment abroad especially those who are deployed as household service workers (HSW). Due to lack or very little knowledge about their rights, many OFWs needs equipping and protection. Recently, two pro-OFW bills were already approved in the House Of Representatives: HB 8110 and HB 1700 which aims to empower and protect the OFWs. Ads Sponsored Links The House of Representatives has approved on second reading two measures aimed at empowering and protecting overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). In a statement by Bagong Henerasyon Party-list Rep. Bernadette Herrera-Dy, she said that the Congress approved House Bill (HB) No. 8110, which proposes a standard handbook on the rights and responsibilities of OFWs, and House Bill 1700, granting OFWs the right to equal protection on money claims. Under HB 8110, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) is mandated to develop, publish, disseminate, and update a handbook on the rights and responsibilities of migrant workers. They shall also be the lead agency in implementing an intensified program against illegal recruitment activities. The bill also provides that the handbook shall be written in words that can be easily understood, with translation in the local language as may be necessary. On the other hand, HB 1700 is seeking to amend Republic Act No. 8042, or the “Migrant Workers and Filipino Migrants Act of 1995”, by removing the clause "or for three months for every year of the unexpired term whichever is less" found on the fifth paragraph of Section 10 of the law which refers to money claims for the unexpired portion of a migrant worker's contract. Under the measure, a worker shall be entitled to the full reimbursement of his placement fee and deduction made with interest at 12% per annum in case of termination of overseas employment without just, valid or authorized cause as defined by law or contract, or any unauthorized deduction from the migrant worker’s salary. Filed under the category of overseas Filipino workers, remittances, economy, abuse, maltreatment, household service workers, HB 8110, HB 1700, House Of Representatives, OFW, HSW

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Many Filipinos especially those in the remote areas of the country. They can only avail of medical attention once in a blue moon through medical missions coming from non-government organizations (NGO's) and other health advocacy groups. Instances also happen where citizens, even at the heart of the city suffer illnesses and just succumb to their deaths without having treated due to expensive medications and hospitalization. Soon, all Filipinos will have access to free health services including the families of the overseas Filipino workers (OFW). This situation is about to change as the new universal health bill was already approved and soon to be enacted as a law. The Senate passed on third and final reading a bill that seeks to provide adequate health care services to Filipinos. The senators unanimously voted for the approval of Senate Bill #1986 also known as the "Universal Health Care Bill." President Rodrigo Duterte wanted it to be certified urgent and called for the proposed measure's passage at the Senate. Ads Sponsored Links With this law being enacted, Filipinos will be given health care coverage and benefits under the National Health Security Program, which replaces the National Health Insurance Program or Philhealth. Under the universal health care law, "contributors" or those who have the capacity to pay will have to pay for their premiums while the government will shoulder the contributions of non-contributors. Funds for the subsidy will be included in the annual General Appropriations Act as well as sin taxes from cigarettes will also be a major source of funding for the policy. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, who authored the bill when he was still a party-list representative, thanked the Senate for passing what he considers to be a "groundbreaking" law. The House of Representative had previously passed a version of the bill (House Bill No 5784) in September 2017. The President's move in certifying the bill as urgent shows the administration's "unrelenting commitment to provide the marginalized and disadvantaged with sufficient and better health care services," Roque said. Filed under the category of Filipinos, non-government organizations (NGO's), health advocacy groups, free health services, universal health bill, Senate, Universal Health Care Bill, President Rodrigo Duterte

As overseas Filipino workers (OFW) working in an unfamiliar territory, we feel comfortable whenever we see a compatriot or a fellow Filipino abroad. In some instances, very unfortunate things happen like getting into a trouble because of a fellow Filipino. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Consulate General in Saudi Arabia confirmed that an OFW was stabbed and killed by a fellow OFW in Jeddah, KSA. Ads Sponsored Links A Filipino was stabbed and killed by a fellow Filipino in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, according to the confirmation of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). The victim (name withheld) was a 29-year-old from Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao, who worked as a family driver in Jeddah. The suspect (name withheld), a 34-year-old from Capiz, also a driver for the same family The suspect remains under police custody after he was arrested immediately after the incident. The two "allegedly engaged in a fistfight in front of the house of their employer that ended in the victim getting fatally stabbed by his fellow driver." The motive of the stabbing is still unknown. The Consulate General and the Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Jeddah will extend full assistance to both Filipinos as well as their families. The victim is set for a vacation to the Philippines soon but the incident turned out to be unfortunate that he will come home inside a box. Consul General Edgar Badajos said that the suspect is facing a death sentence as per Saudi Sharia law. However, since they are both Filipinos, it is possible that the victim's family could instead He assured that they will render assistance to help both OFWs. Filed under the category of overseas Filipino workers, Filipino abroad, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Saudi Arabia, stabbed, Jeddah, KSA
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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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Thursday, January 19, 2017

DOLE:There are more than 1 million jobs for Filipinos this 2017


This 2017, the number of jobless people in the world is expected to rise by 3.4 million. But according to International Labor Organization, this is just a "modest" increase in global unemployment from 5.7 to 5.8 percent. This year's forecast of unemployed people around the world will be 201.1 million with an additional rise of 2.7 million next year according to World Employment and Social Outlook – Trends 2017 (WESO). Last year, there are 197.7 million jobless in the world.




This 2017, the number of jobless people in the world is expected to rise by 3.4 million.

But according to International Labor Organization, this is just a "modest" increase in global unemployment from 5.7 to 5.8 percent.

This year's forecast of unemployed people around the world will be 201.1 million with an additional rise of 2.7 million next year according to World Employment and Social Outlook – Trends 2017 (WESO).

Last year, there are 197.7 million jobless in the world.

Of the 201.1 million jobless in 2017, 16.1 million will come from developing countries, 147 million from emerging countries, and 37.9 million from developed countries.

However, the ILO reported that employment forecast for two countries in Southeast Asia will grow by 4.5 million in 2017.

These two countries are the Philippines and Indonesia.

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In line with this, the Department of Labor and Employment is happy with the ILO report that states the increase of employment in the country in 2016.



With this, Director Nikki Tutay, of Bureau of Local Employment of DOLE said, that the government is serious to continue the programs that will give job opportunities to every Filipinos.


(WATCH:Bandila: Higit 1M trabaho, alok sa mga Pinoy ngayong 2017)





This year, including in the sector that will give many job opportunities are:

  • Manufacturing-Agro-business
  • Tourism
  • IT business process management
  • Retail (online retail)
  • Transport Sector





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Monday, December 12, 2016

NUMBER OF JOBLESS IN THE PHILIPPINES IN ITS LOWEST UNDER DUTERTE LEADERSHIP

Jobless Filipinos has reached the all time low for nearly nine years in a survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS) which boosted optimism on job availability among the Filipinos for the next 12 months. Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Martin M. Andanar said in a text message that “the lower joblessness rate is a result of the Duterte administration’s policy of attracting investments and enhancing the inclusiveness of growth by creating more jobs.” Here is the result of the SWS survey in graph from Business World: Rene E. Ofreneo, professor at the University of the Philippines School of Labor and Industrial Relations, “continuing growth of the economy” attributed to the decline in joblessness in the third quarter. The growth of the country's gross Domestic Product (GDP) has reached 7.1% average at the last quarter is already hitting the top end of their target which is 6-7 % target range for the entire 2016. “I have the impression that the country is growing despite the politicians mainly because, as a nation, we are remittance driven and we are a consumer-based economy,” Mr. Ofreneo added.

Jobless Filipinos has reached the all time low for nearly nine years in a survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS) which boosted optimism on job availability among the Filipinos for the next 12 months.
Jobless Filipinos has reached the all time low for nearly nine years in a survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS) which boosted optimism on job availability among the Filipinos for the next 12 months. Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Martin M. Andanar said in a text message that “the lower joblessness rate is a result of the Duterte administration’s policy of attracting investments and enhancing the inclusiveness of growth by creating more jobs.” Here is the result of the SWS survey in graph from Business World: Rene E. Ofreneo, professor at the University of the Philippines School of Labor and Industrial Relations, “continuing growth of the economy” attributed to the decline in joblessness in the third quarter. The growth of the country's gross Domestic Product (GDP) has reached 7.1% average at the last quarter is already hitting the top end of their target which is 6-7 % target range for the entire 2016. “I have the impression that the country is growing despite the politicians mainly because, as a nation, we are remittance driven and we are a consumer-based economy,” Mr. Ofreneo added.


Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Martin M. Andanar said in a text message that “the lower joblessness rate is a result of the Duterte administration’s policy of attracting investments and enhancing the inclusiveness of growth by creating more jobs.”

Here is the result of the SWS survey in graph from Business World:
Jobless Filipinos has reached the all time low for nearly nine years in a survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS) which boosted optimism on job availability among the Filipinos for the next 12 months. Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Martin M. Andanar said in a text message that “the lower joblessness rate is a result of the Duterte administration’s policy of attracting investments and enhancing the inclusiveness of growth by creating more jobs.” Here is the result of the SWS survey in graph from Business World: Rene E. Ofreneo, professor at the University of the Philippines School of Labor and Industrial Relations, “continuing growth of the economy” attributed to the decline in joblessness in the third quarter. The growth of the country's gross Domestic Product (GDP) has reached 7.1% average at the last quarter is already hitting the top end of their target which is 6-7 % target range for the entire 2016. “I have the impression that the country is growing despite the politicians mainly because, as a nation, we are remittance driven and we are a consumer-based economy,” Mr. Ofreneo added.

Rene E. Ofreneo, professor at the University of the Philippines School of Labor and Industrial Relations,  “continuing growth of the economy” attributed to the decline in joblessness in the third quarter.

Jobless Filipinos has reached the all time low for nearly nine years in a survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS) which boosted optimism on job availability among the Filipinos for the next 12 months. Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Martin M. Andanar said in a text message that “the lower joblessness rate is a result of the Duterte administration’s policy of attracting investments and enhancing the inclusiveness of growth by creating more jobs.” Here is the result of the SWS survey in graph from Business World: Rene E. Ofreneo, professor at the University of the Philippines School of Labor and Industrial Relations, “continuing growth of the economy” attributed to the decline in joblessness in the third quarter. The growth of the country's gross Domestic Product (GDP) has reached 7.1% average at the last quarter is already hitting the top end of their target which is 6-7 % target range for the entire 2016. “I have the impression that the country is growing despite the politicians mainly because, as a nation, we are remittance driven and we are a consumer-based economy,” Mr. Ofreneo added.


The growth of the country's gross Domestic Product (GDP) has reached 7.1% average at the last quarter  is already hitting the top end of their target which is 6-7 % target range for the entire 2016.

 Jobless Filipinos has reached the all time low for nearly nine years in a survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS) which boosted optimism on job availability among the Filipinos for the next 12 months. Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Martin M. Andanar said in a text message that “the lower joblessness rate is a result of the Duterte administration’s policy of attracting investments and enhancing the inclusiveness of growth by creating more jobs.” Here is the result of the SWS survey in graph from Business World: Rene E. Ofreneo, professor at the University of the Philippines School of Labor and Industrial Relations, “continuing growth of the economy” attributed to the decline in joblessness in the third quarter. The growth of the country's gross Domestic Product (GDP) has reached 7.1% average at the last quarter is already hitting the top end of their target which is 6-7 % target range for the entire 2016. “I have the impression that the country is growing despite the politicians mainly because, as a nation, we are remittance driven and we are a consumer-based economy,” Mr. Ofreneo added.



“I  have the impression that the country is growing despite the politicians mainly because, as a nation, we are remittance driven and we are a consumer-based economy,” Mr. Ofreneo added.

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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

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 destination for Filipino domestic workers who are seeking higher income.

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