Prayer for OFWs to Be Executed in China

From the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA): Let us offer a one-minute prayer at 12 p.m today, (March 30, 2011) for the three Filipinos (Sally Villanueva, Ramon Credo and Elizabeth Batain ) set to be executed before noon today in China.

 

Schedule of Job Fairs for April 2011

TESDA invites you to FREE Assessment, Certification and Job Fair March 28 - April 1, 2011 TESDA Office, East Service Rd, South Super Hway, Taguig 3rd MEi Starmall EDSA Shaw Mega Job Fair April 7 & 8, 2011 10 am to 5 pm Organizer: Magnus Eventus Inc. (MEI) PESO-Los Baños Job Fair Local and overseas jobs will be offered on April 08, 2011 08:00 am to 5:00 pm at Trace College Covered Court, El Danda Compound Batong Malake, Los Baños, Laguna. Marikina City and WorkAbroad: Mega Jobs Fair Local and overseas jobs will be offered! April 18, 2011, 08:00 am to 5:00 pm Marikina Sports Complex, Marikina City

Job Openings for OFWs in Maldives and Australia

Guest Relations Officer for Maldives Qualifications: Female, 23-30 years old College level/ Undergraduate At least 2 years related work experience Friendly and fluent in the English language Ability to promote the spa treatments and packages to the guests of the resort Ability to be flexible with diverse nationalities and work well as a team Should strictly follow company guidelines and especially should be a teetotaler and posses sober habits who would not have any form of intimate relationships /involvement with any of the guests or employees of the resort Be forward and able to achieve targets. Principal/Project:   AZM Spa Interview Schedule: April 11- April 13, 2011 Benefits: Shared accommodation, Food, Uniforms, Medical coverage, Return air tickets after two years and 20 days annual leave after 02 years. Agency Name: PNI INTERNATIONAL CORP. POEA License No.:POEA-013-LB-011008-R Address:      2nd Floor Rm.210 Strata 2000 Bldg Emerald Ave, Ortigas Center  Pasig City, Metro Manila Tel. No.:       (02)6315206;(02)6877498 Auto Denters and Auto Spray Painters for Australia Qualifications: Automotive Denters and Vehicle Painters Total of 6 yrs work experience Not more than 44 yrs of age Able to speak & understand English language With experience on repairing damaged modern cars Applicants must come from reputable car companies Principal/Project:    HERON ASSIST Interview Schedule:  April 29, 2011 - May 2, 2011 Proposed Salary:     as much as Php 180,000/month Agency Name:        SGS HUMAN RESOURCES CORPORATION POEA License No.:   POEA-037-LB-020608-R Address:      Suite 505 Pasda Mansions, #77 Panay Avenue Corner Timog Avenue,  Quezon City, Metro Manila Tel. No.:       (02)4108446 or (02)3718142 Momentarily, email your Comprehensive Resume only for inital assessment. Detailed duties and responsibilities of your previous/current employment, Trainings/Seminars, Educational Attainment, Personal Information, Whole Body Picture & Attached 2x2 picture size at jun@sgshumanresources.com or jem@sgshumanresources.com Applicants residing within Metro Manila or nearby Province is advised to report personally in our office for an initial screening and assessment of your credentials before be included on our shortlist. Overseas/Province applicants, just email the Comprehesive Resume. As you report, please submit a clear photo copy of the following: 2 Sets of: CV (updated resume with detailed duties and responsibilities), Certifications (Birth, School Credentials: Bachelors Diploma, TOR , Trainings/Seminars, Employment-if available and other supporting documents you may present), Latest NBI, Passport, 4 pcs 2x2/Passport Size & Whole body Picture Should you have any queries, you may call (02) 4108446

Job Fair Schedule of DOLE Service Caravan for March 2011

Region	Date of Job Fairs	Place of Job Fairs	Type of Job Fairs	Host
NCR	3/26/2011 Saturday	Mini Job Fair Barangay Bagong Tanyag, Taguig City	Local, Livelihood	PESO Staff Cooperative Development Office Barangay Employment Service
NCR	3/28/2011 Monday	Mini Job Fair PESO Office	Local, Livelihood	PESO Staff Cooperative Development Office (Taguig)
Region 3	3/28/2011 Monday	Holy Cross College - Sta.Ana, Pampanga	Local	School / PESO
Region 7	3/26/2011, Saturday	Hippodrome, Cebu City	Brgy Job Fair / Local	PESO Cebu City
Region 7	3/27/2011	Capitol Provincial,Capitol, Cebu City	Overseas	PESO Cebu Province
Region 9	3/28/2011 Monday	School Campus, Claret College of Isabela, Isabela City	Local/Overseas	Claret College and PESO
Region 11	3/28/2011	Gaisano Grand Mall of Panabo	Local/Overseas  Livelihood	PESO Panabo and DOLE

Source: www.DOLE.gov.ph

PHL Embassy to OFWs in Yemen: Stay at Home this Weeekend

Aside from the deployment ban, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) recently raised the travel advisory to Yemen to alert level 2 because of the ongoing protests and demonstrations against Yemen President, Ali Abdullah Saleh to resign.

In connection with this, the Philippine Embassy in Sanaa released an advisory reminding Filipinos in Yemen to stay at home this weekend or limit their outside activities this Friday and Saturday.

Ezzedin Tago, Charge d'Affaires (CDA) to Riyadh said, "The Embassy team sent an advisory by email and SMS to the Filipino community in Yemen through their area coordinators on Wednesday, advising them to stay at home over the weekend and restrict their movement."

They also advised Filipinos in Yemen to prepare an emergency kit/bag that they can use in urgent situations. Likewise they should also ready important documents such as passport and visa. Also, they should always keep their commiunciatoon lines oipen for the Philippine Embassy.

The Philippine Embassy has a 24/7 coordinating center and monitoring developments. One may contact the Embassy hotline numbers for Yemen at: +966-536-881-787 and (01) 482-3559.

Job Openings for OFWs with POEA-Approved Job Orders

Registered Nurses for Singapore (300 vacancies) Qualifications Female, 23 - 36 years old BSN degree Board passer Experience:    3 year(s) 3 Yrs Exp As Regular Staff Nurse (Board Passer) In 200 Bed Capacity Hospital Area of exposure in ER-MS, General Ward, ICU, OR, Medical Surgical Ward, Orthopedic, OB-Gynae and Geriatric area. Interview Schedule: March 29, 2011 Job Order:    Registration No. 10126210   Agency Name: FSL INTERNATIONAL MANPOWER & PROMOTION SERVICES INC. Address: RM 302 &303 3RD FLOOR LBH BLDG. 1431 A. MABINI ST. ERMITA MANILA  MANILA, Metro Manila Tel. No.: 02-524 55 51 ++ Nurses for Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia (50 vacancies) Qualifications Graduate of BS Nursing With PRC license 3-5 years experience in the same field. No Placement Fee Ready VISA. Agency Name: GULF HORIZON INTERNATIONAL SERVICES INC. POEA License No.:   175-LB-081707-R Address: 509 Merchant Center Bldg. Room 301, 3rd Floor, Padre Faura St. Cor Mabini Ermita Manila  Manila, Metro Manila Tel. No.:       3021952 to 54 / 5217656 Interview Schedule: April 6 - April 8, 2011 If you're interested please report at # 509 Merchant Center Bldg. Rm 301&302 3rd Floor, Padre Faura St. Cor. Mabini Ermita Manila.Look for Mel and Nelia. Just bring your updated resume with detailed job description, 2x2 picture, passport, employment certificate, training cert. and other credentials. ++ Marble Setters for Qatar (15 vacancies) Job Description and Requirements Male, 24-40 years old At least 2 years of related word experience   Interview Schedule: March 23 - April 29, 2011 Proposed Salary:Qar. 1,400 Basic Plus FREE FOOD     Please email your CV/resume ,  work certificate and training certificate, passport copy, 2 pcs 2x2 colored picture  or report to our office for interview ASAP.   Agency Name: M and M Placement Int'l Inc. Address: 2nd floor, 1931 Quirino Ave, cor., Singalong St. Malate, Manila Contact Numbers:  632-353-3166/5774320 Cell # 09178335432/09206243156 Email Add: mandmplacement@gmail.com   ++ Junior Civil Engineers (45 vacancies)   Qualifications Male, 23 - 35 years old At least Bachelor's / College Degree At least 5 years related work experience Fluent in English Good computer skills in ACAD, EXCEL and WORD PRIMAVERA is a plus Strong personality Motivated.   Interview Schedule: May 12, 2011 - May 14, 2011   Interested applicants must submit the following documents before interview date: 2-sets of resume with detailed job descriptions, 2-sets of employment certificate from past to present, 2-sets of school credentials, NBI & PASSPORT COPY if any   Agency Name: SIM-SOH INTERNATIONAL SERVICES (SIS), INC. POEA License No.:   POEA 287-LB-121707-R Address: Unit 102 PARC House II Bldg., #21 EDSA Makati City  Makati, Metro Manila Tel. No.:881-9813 Email: simsohinternationalservices@yahoo.com,sis2006recruitment@yahoo.com

Job Opportunities for OFWs in Cruise Ship, USA

Holland America Line, the leading passenger cruise line since 1973 is in need of the following:

• 2^nd Executive Chef (35 vacancies)
• Bar Utility (50 vacancies)
• Beverage Attendant  (40 vacancies)
• Guest Relation Officer  (70 vacancies)
• Male Tailor     (30 vacancies)
  Assistant Pastry Chef   (40 vacancies)
• Barman  (50 vacancies)
• Demi Chef de Partie/Male and Female (70 vacancies)
• Pantry  (45 vacancies)
• Wine Steward  (40 vacancies)
• Electrical Technician (20 vacancies)
• Female Assistant Cook   (70 vacancies)    
• Plumber         (25 vacancies)        
• Refrigeration Technician  (25 vacancies)
• Waste Handler          (20 vacancies)        
• 3RD Engineer     (10 vacancies)     

If you are interested and you think you are qualified, please send your resume now or text Xylene at 09195939414.

POEA Agency Name: United Philippine Lines (UPL)

Addresss: Sta Clara street, Intramuros Manila ( at the back of Intramuros fire station)

Contact No.: 527-7491

You can also send your applications online: http://www.workabroad.ph/profile/index.php?agency_id=2504

DOLE Orders OFW Deployment Ban in Bahrain Again

Rosalinda Baldoz, secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), issued an advisory asking Carlos Cao Jr.,chief of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), Carlos Cao Jr. to "immediately effect the deferment in the processing and deployment of all newly hired workers to Bahrain." The deployment ban is issued after the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) released  a new travel advisory for Bahrain that raised travel alert from level 1 (heightened alertness) to level 2 (restriction of movements and voluntary repatriation).   The memorandum does not include returning workers from Bahrain. However they will be required to present an affidavit stating that "they know the security risk in the country but nevertheless voluntarily resume their employment in Bahrain." Read more.

 

Lifted: Work and Visa Restrictions for OFWs in Taiwan

Good news. The Council of Labor Affairs of Taiwan issued a press release that they are now returning the normal document verification procedures for the application of Filipino workers. This means that the work and visa restrictions previously imposed by the government of Taiwan for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) is lifted. Taiwan Minister of Foreign Affairs Timothy Chin-tien Yang said,"To express our good faith in response to your visits and the most recent measures taken by your government, we are lifting the restrictions on visa applications for all Filipino workers, effective immediately, and will resume the method used to process their work permits prior to February 7, 2011."   Read full article here.

 

Advisories for Filipinos in Japan

As of 15 March 2011, 1:00 pm Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano announced today developments at two of the reactors of the Fukushima Number One Nuclear Power Plant. He said an explosion occurred at the No. 2 reactor of the said plant, and that there is a high possibility that the container vessel inside was damaged. Edano also said that the plant's No. 4 reactor is on fire, the cause of which was similar to that of reactors No. 1 and 3. According to Edano, radiation levels reached 30 milisieverts between reactors 2 and 3; 400 milisieverts around reactor 3; and 100 milisieverts around reactor 5. He noted that the milisievert levels are higher than the microsievert levels previously reported. He said these are levels that affect human health but emphasized that the figures were obtained near the plant. Edano urged the public to remain calm and continue their normal routines. Japanese authorities made the following announcement with regard to these developments: Official Notice 15 March 2011, 11:00 1. Areas in which counter-emergency measures should be taken: Residents staying within a 20-kilometer radius from the Fukushima Dai-ichi [Number one] Nuclear Power Station, Tokyo Electric Company, Inc. (TEPCO) Residents staying in the are from the 20-kilometer to 30-kilometer radius from the Fukushima Dai-ichi [Number one] Nuclear Power Station, Tokyo Electric Company, Inc. (TEPCO) 2. Direction: Residents staying within a 20-kilometer radius from the Fukushima Dai-ichi [Number one] Nuclear Power Station, Tokyo Electric Company, Inc. (TEPCO) shall be evacuated. Residents staying in the area from the 20-kilometer to 30-kilometer radius from the Fukushima Dai-ichi [Number one] Nuclear Power Station, Tokyo Electric Company, Inc. (TEPCO) shall stay inside the houses or buildings. Observe directions by the relevant authorities if such directions are given. From: http://tokyo.philembassy.net/events/advisory-to-the-filipino-community-in-japan/

 

TESDA Offers Free Assessment and Certification

Some  60,000 skilled workers, OFWs, trainers and Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates and graduating students are expected to benefit from the first National TVET Competency Assessment and Certification (NATCAC) Week which will be held on three separate dates this year across the country.

The first assessment will be held from March 28-April 1 in all TESDA centers and administered schools nationwide.

TESDA Director General Joel Villanueva said if the students are able to hurdle all the required competencies, they will be given a national certificate which they can use in applying for jobs in fields that are highly in demand and good-paying.

The assessment and certification are free of charge.

Read more. 

Deployment of OFWs in Bahrain Now Allowed

The Philippine government decided to lift the deployment ban of OFWs to Bahrain as the political tension there had stabilized. As Bahrain is again considered a safe employment destination for OFWs, the POEA said that there are about 1,000 available job openings for OFWs there. While the deployment of OFWs in Bahrain is lifted, the ban in Yemen and Libya is still in effect.

 

OFW Jobs: 33 US Companies to Offer 6,600 Jobs

For those who wish to work in an American company, check out this event organized by the  US Embassy Manila: What: America in 3D Job Fair When: March 18-20, 2011,10am to 8pm Where: 4th Floor Annex, SM City North Edsa Mall, Quezon City. In this two-day event, 33 American companies will be offering 66,000 jobs. Check the list of job openings to be offered at the America in 3D Job Fair!

 

Get A Job This March: Job Fair Schedules

2nd Manila Bulletin Classified Ads Job Fair

Sponsored by: AdExhibit, Inc. and Manila Bulletin
Venue: Glorieta Activity Center, Glorieta 4, Makati City.

Event Date: March 14-15 , 2011 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Venue: Glorieta Activity Center, Glorieta 4, Makati City.

Local and overseas jobs will be offered on March 14-15 , 2011 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at Glorieta Activity Center, Glorieta 4, Makati City.

Mega Jobs Fair: Handog para sa Bayan, Trabaho para sa Kinabukasan
Sponsored by: QC- Office of the Mayor, DOLE, POEA and WorkAbroad.ph

Event Date: March 25, 2011, 8 am to 5pm

Venue:  Quezon City Hall. Quezon City.

This job fair is open to all jobseekers in and outside Quezon City. There will be local and overseas jobs to be offered! Please prepare copies of resume and other important documents to apply. 

MEI Baguio Mega Career Fair  

Sponsored by: Magnus Eventus, Inc (MEI)

Event Date: March 30 - March 31, 2011, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Venue: YMCA Function Hall, Post Office Loop, Baguio city 2600

DOLE Gives Php10,000 Cash Assistance to Repatriated OFWs

To assist overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) which are affected from the crisis in the Middle East, the secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Rosalinda Dimapiliz-Baldoz ordered the Overseas Workers and Welfare Administration (OWWA) to immediately extend help to qualified OFWs.   In response to DOLE's order, the OWWA Administrator, Carmelita Dimzon said that the Philippine government is offering Php10, 000 cash assistance to the repatriated OFWs from Libya.   Read more about Cash Assistance to Repatriated OFWs.

 

Job Opportunities for OFWs in Singapore

Sacred Heart International Services is in urgent need of: 5 Banquet Managers, 15 Banquet Waiters, 15 Pastry Chefs, 15 Room Attendants, 25 Waiters, 25 Waitresses, and 10 Western Cooks for immediate deployment to Singapore.   They are inviting qualified applicants to send in their résumés and other credentials. The agency informed through their job advertisement in WorkAbroad.ph that a very competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits awaits successful applicants.   Here are the job openings for hospitality workers in Singapore and qualifications:   Banquet Managers (5 vacancies) Must be 5 yrs relevant experience in handling hotel banquet or catering company Matured with strong personality to lead the staff. Preferably with valid driving license Good communication skills both oral and written English Male Only, 25-40 years old   Banquet Waiters (15 vacancies) Must have at least 1-2 years of relevant experience working in catering or hotel banquet Bachelors Degree graduate is a MUST Well groomed Height: at least 5 ft. 4 inches tall Good communication skills both oral and written English 35 years old below   Pastry Chefs (15 vacancies) Must have at least 2 years of relevant experience as Pastry Chef Bachelors Degree graduate is a MUST or have Culinary Certificate Good communication skills both oral and written English Male/Female, 38 years old below   Room Attendants 15 vacancies At least 2 years or more related  working experience in  4/ 5 star hotel preferably presently working in the same position Graduate of any 4 year course Can speak good English Customer Service Oriented Pleasant / well groomed is a must 30 years old below   Waiters 25 vacancies Graduate of  BSHRM/ Tourism Minimum 2-3 yrs relevant experience working in any fine dining restaurant / western restaurant  / hotel is preferred. Ex-overseas experienced an advantage Matured with strong personality Pleasant looking, at least 5'4" tall Good communication skills both oral and written English 23 to 30 years old     Waitresses 25 vacancies Graduate of  BSHRM / Tourism Minimum 2-3 yrs relevant experience working in any fine dining restaurant / western restaurant  / hotel is preferred. Height : 5'2" tall  & above Ex-overseas experienced an advantage Matured with strong personality Pleasant looking Good communication skills both oral and written English 23 to 30 years old     Western Cooks 10 vacancies Must have at least 3 years of relevant experience as Western Cook Bachelors Degree graduate is a must or with Culinary course Good communication skills both oral and written English Male Only, 38 years old  below   Due to the urgency of the above positions, interested candidates are advised to initially send comprehensive resume with detailed job description and recent 2x2 photos via email to: sacredheartresume.bezsg@gmail.com   Note: Please indicate the position/category applied in the subject email for easy evaluation. Interview invitations and status updates may be sent via email so please check your email regularly.

 

US Embassy Job Fair

America in 3D

Sponsored by: US-Embassy, Manila

Event Date: March 18 - March 20, 2011, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Venue: SM North Edsa, Quezon City

Ambassador Thomas and the U.S. Embassy invite you to celebrate American culture, values, and programs in the Philippines during a three-day program we call "America in 3-D."

From March 18 through 20 at SM City North EDSA in Quezon City, come participate in free musical performances, food tastings, sports clinics, a job fair, information sessions about applying for visas and studying in the United States, and so much more!

Libreng Tawag for OFWs in New Zealand and Middle East

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) set up a "Libreng Tawag" booth at the main office of Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) in Pasay City. The free calls will be available for the relatives of affected OFWs from: March 1-8, 2011 (9:00a.m. to 6:00p.m.) This is to assist families and friends of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) that are based in New Zealand and other Middle Eastern countries such as Libya, Yemen and Bahrain due to the ongoing violent protests and the recent earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand. The free calls initiative is in cooperation with local telcos Globe Telecom, Di— Newsbytes.phgitel Phils. (Sun Cellular), and Smart Communications. OWWA Building 7th corner F.B. Harrison Sts. Pasay City Metro Manila, Philippines   and can be contacted through the following:   Landline: (+632)833-OWWA or (+632)833-6992 GLOBE HOTLINE 2917 (Press "3" for OWWA) Mobile/SMS text messaging: (0917)TXT-OWWA or (0917)898-6992 Facsimile: +63-2-8040638

 

Urgent Jobs for OFWs in USA: Teachers and Med Technicians

Job Opening for OFWs: Preschool Teachers for Texas, USA (50 vacancies)   Job Description and Requirements At least 5 years experience as a preschool teacher in Private Schools Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education/Early Childhood Education with WES credential evaluation   Requirements: Updated resume (w/ duties & responsibilities every company) Employment Certifications (all employment) Training Certifications (related to the job applied) Birth Certificate & Marriage Certificate (if married) Diploma & Transcript of Records PRC License cert. & ID Copy of LET license Valid passport & NBI Clearance 2 pieces passport-size picture   Important Note: Submit one set photocopy of each document listed above and scanned of No. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and the submit the files in a CD (compact disk). Please save in CD the MS word file of your resume, do not scan it. All documents should be enclosed in a long brown envelope.   Job Opening for OFWs: Medical Technicians with AMT Or ASCPI  for Texas, USA (25 vacancies)   Job Description and Requirements ·         Must hold professional license with TOEFL/IELTS or TOEIC. ·         Visa Screen Certificate.   Requirements: 1.     Curriculum vitae (CV) with job description each employment 2.      Copy of English Test and Visa Screen Certificate 3.      Copy of PRC License, certificate and rating 4.      Diploma, Transcript of Records 5.      Birth and Marriage Certificate (if married) 6.      Complete Employment Certificates 7.      Training Certifications 8.      Passport size photo (2 pcs.) 9.      NBI Clearance 10.  Passport copy Note: Save your MS Word format resume and scan copy of your requirements in a CD (compact disk). Provide 1 set of the photocopies of your requirements and put it in a long brown envelope. Check out the contact details of the POEA-licensed agency that is handling the featured job openings: POEA Agency Name: Greenfields International Manpower Services, Inc. POEA License No.:   067-LB-032307-R Address:        Rm. 505 LBH Bldg. 1431 A. Mabini St., Ermita, Manila Tel. No.:         393-9343 / 393-9608 Email Address: usa@greenfieldsmanpower.com