Temporary Postponement of Deployment Ban in 41 Counties

 

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced the temporary postponement of the implementation of the deployment ban in 41 countries. The postponement follows after the DFA  withdrew the negative certifications in countries that reportedly failed to comply with the migrant policies that would provide sufficient protection for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) under the amended Migrant Workers Act.

Foreign Affairs Undersecretary, Raul Hernandez said, "This deferment will give us time to revisit the 41 countries so that we can move forward."

The previous news of deployment ban to 41 countries was met with negative criticism and disapproval from various OFW organizations. Even the DFA admitted that the ban could have adverse effects on OFWs.

On the other hand, various sectors that have been requesting the DFA to withdraw the negative certifications expressed approval with the news of deferment.

The DFA plans to hold a dialogue with labor officials of the concerned countries so they can revise the list.

Job Openings for Hotel and Restaurant Workers in Macau: Recruitment Fair on Nov 11

A Philippine recruitment agency, Ikon Solutions Asia has urgent openings for Bartenders, Servers, Waitresses, F&B Captains/Supervisors, F&B Assistant Managers, F&B Managers, Cooks, Stewards, Room Attendants and Public Area Attendants.  

Ikon is the only Philippine recruitment agency licensed by the Macau government. Ikon recruits and deploys hundreds of Filipino hotel and restaurant staff for Macau's world-class hotels and restaurants like Galaxy, Melco Crown, The Wynn Macau and The Venetian, among others. The biggest hotel and restaurant chains in Macau work with Ikon for their manpower requirements.

They will hold an in-house Recruitment Fair on November 11 (Friday) from 9AM-6PM.

To register, please text :'OPENHOUSE YourName_Position to 0919-280-4190

For more information on how to work and live in Macau, please send your CV to the following:

Email   jobs@ikonlink.com   

Call telephone no. +632-840-3252

Visit    www.ikonlink.com

'Like'   www.facebook.com/myIkon

Canada Offers Super Visa to Immigrants

Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Canada  may be happy to know  that the Canadian government recently announced a new type of visa for families. The "super visa" is a two-year, multi-entry" super visa" for the parents and grandparents of immigrants in Canada. It will be offered starting December 1.

It was planned after reports that the periods of sponsorship of "family class" applications in Canada took seven years or longer.

Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister, Jason Kenney said, "Without taking action, those times will continue to grow, and that is unacceptable. Action must be taken to cut the backlog, reduce the wait times, and ensure that the parents and grandparents program is sustainable over the long run."

According to reports, the multiple-entry "Parent and Grandparent Super Visa" will have a validity of up to 10 years. Super visa holders would also be allowed to stay in Canada for two years or 24 months before a visa renewal will be required.

Job Fair for OFWs in UAE this November 11

An organization of Filipino professionals in UAE will hold a job fair on November 11 at the Al Safa Sports Hall from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It was reported that 600 jobs from 25 companies will be offered to jobseekers.

Organizer: Filipino Human Resources Practitioners Association-UAE (Fil-HR), a group composed of more than 100 hiring professionals.

More Job Fairs this November 2011

Calling all jobseekers! Two more job fairs are happening this month. Local and overseas jobs will be offered.

Job Fair Tips: You can increase your chances of being hired by doing the following:

Come in proper attire (meaning look decent and presentable).

Make sure that you have several copies of your resume.

Be ready for interviews on the spot.

Be polite when approaching HR officers.

Here are the details of November job fairs:

Job & Career Expo

Event Date: November 16-17, 2011 at

Venue: TriNoma Activity Center, Ayala Malls, Quezon City.

For more info, call 473.3022.

City Job Fair

Event Date: November 24-25, 2011

Location:       2/F Trade Hall, Starmall EDSA-Shaw, Mandaluyong City

View other list of November 2011 job fairs.

Job Openings For Hotel and Restaurant Workers: With POEA-Approved Job Orders

For hotel and restaurant workers who want to work abroad, here are exciting job opportunities for you in United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The job openings below are urgent and have a POEA-approved job order. Successful applicants will work in an Abu Dhabi French Restaurant. There is a chance that workers will pay no placement fee.

General Qualifications

• Should be good looking, smart and with pleasing personality.
• Please report to the agency's office for initial interview from Monday-Saturday 9AM - 4PM
• Employer's Interview will be thru webcam this November
• Interested candidates should email their updated CV/Resume with detailed job description, latest picture and should be Microsoft word format to srl@srlmanpower.com

Female Barista for Abu Dhabi, UAE (20 vacancies)

With at least two years working experience in a prestige coffee shops and fine dining restaurant.

Kitchen Cooks for Abu Dhabi, UAE (20 vacancies)

With at least there year working experience in a Continental Cuisine / Similar     

Male Butler (F&B) for Abu Dhabi, UAE, (5 vacancies)

With At Least 2 Years Working Experience As F&B Butler

Pastrymen for Abu Dhabi, UAE (20 vacancies)

With at least two year working experience in Pastry/Cake Making. 

Waitresses for Abu Dhabi, UAE (50 vacancies)

With at least one year working experience in a fine dining restaurant. 

POEA-Agency: Srl Int'l Manpower Services       

Address:83-E Cordillera St. Corner P. Florentino St., Sta Mesa Heights Quezon City  Quezon City, Metro Manila

Tel. No.:+63 2 4165736 / +63 2 743 7839

49 Added to POEA’s List of OFW-Friendly Countries

The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) identified 76 OFW-friendly countries last May. The said countries are said to be ideal destinations of Filipino workers because they are cooperative in implementing laws that would protect the welfare of OFWs.

Today, as stated in the Department of Foreign Affairs, POEA Governing Board Resolution No. 2, series of 2011, the POEA added 49 new countries to the list.The countries listed below are said to be compliant with the conditions under Republic Act 10022 or the Amended Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act of 1995 so continuous deployment of OFWs is allowed.

Check out the list below to see if you or your loved one abroad is in an OFW-friendly country:

1. Armenia
2. Bahamas
3. Bangladesh
4. Belarus
5. Benin
6. Bermuda
7. Burkrna Faso
8. Burur-rdi
9. Cameroon
10. Cape Verde
11. Central African Republic
12. Comoros
13. Congo Republic
14. Cook Islands
15. Democratic Republic of Congo
16. Denmark
17. Equatorial Cuinea
18. Fiji
19. Gabon
20. Gambia
21. Ghana
22. Grenada
23. Guinea
24. Guinea Bissau
25. Guyana
26. Iceland
27. Ivory Coast / Cote d'Ivoire
28. Jordan
29. Kazakhstan
30. Liberia
31. Madagascar
32. Malawi
33. Malta
34. Mauritius
35. Morocco
36. Nigeria
37. Norway
38. Puerto Rico
39. Rwanda
40. Sao Tome and Principe
41. Senegal
42. Seychelles
43. Sierra Leone
44. Tanzania
45. Togo
46. Trinidad and Tobago
47. Tunisia
48. Uganda
49. Ukraine

Two Job Fairs This November at Glorietta, Makati

Both job fairs welcome everyone as they are free admission. Local and overseas jobs will be offered:

4th National Career Fair of AdExhibit

When: November 22-23, 2011 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Where: Glorietta Activity Center, Glorietta 4, Makati City

Philippine Star Career Guide Job Fair

When: November 16-17, 2011 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Where: Glorietta Activity Center, Glorietta 4, Makati City

POEA: Depolyment of OFWs is banned in 41 Counties

A press release from the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) said that the OFW deployment in 41 countries is currently prohibited.

The POEA suspends the deployment in 41 counties because of their failure to comply with the requirements that are stated in Republic Act 10022 or the Amended Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act of 1995.

Check this POEA list of countries where OFW deployment is not allowed:

1. Afghanistan
2. Antigua and Barbuda
3. Barbados
4. Cambodia
5. Cayman Islands
6. Chad
7. Croatia
8. Cuba
9. Democratic People's Republic of Korea/North Korea
10. Dominica
11. East Tinor f Timor Leste
12. Eritrea
13. Haiti
14. India
15. Iraq
16. Kyrgyzstan Republic
17. Lebanon
18. Lesotho
19. Libya
20. Mali
21. Mauritania
22. Montenegro
23. Mozatnbique
24. Nauru
25. Nepal
26. Niger
27. Pakistan
28. Palestine
29. Serbia
30. St. Kitts and Nevis
31. St. Lucia
32. St. Vincent and the Grenadines
33. Sudan
34. Swaziland
35. Tajikistan
36. Tonga
37. Turks and Caicos
38. Tuvalu
39. US Virgin Islands
40. Vanuatu
41. Zimbabwe