For May news, Austria and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) discuss employment opportunities for Filipino workers as the Austrian government seeks to hire healthcare professionals and skilled workers. In Addition, Ex-OFWs with unpaid wages in Saudi Arabia urged to contact the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). Meanwhile, Marcos says one of the priorities of his administration is protecting OFWs. This news and more are included in this month’s roundup.
May 11, 2023
Some good news this month! Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and the University of the Philippines (UPOU) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the innovation of maritime education and training through open and distance learning in the Philippines. Meanwhile, the Philippines and the Netherlands have agreed to bridge the gap and address issues in their maritime cooperation activities. These news and more are included in this month’s round up!
Apr 19, 2023
Some good news this month! Filipino nurses and caregivers seeking an opportunity of employment in United States now easier and faster says Migration consultant Manny Geslani. Processing of immigrant visa for registered nurses and caregivers now takes less than a year. Meanwhile, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW)and the Quezon City government signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the protection of rights of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the city. These news and more are included in this month’s round up!
Apr 19, 2023
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), announced that United Kingdom(UK) eye expanding maritime cooperation in PH. On the other hand, as the quality standard of our Filipino seafarers improves Japanese shipping companies have assured the Philippine government of continuous hiring of Filipino seafarers to man their vessels. Read this news and more in our month's regular round-up.
Mar 14, 2023
More opportunities awaits Filipinos aspiring to work in Japan. The Department of Migrant Workers(DMW) is waiting for another request from Japan for the possible deployment of Filipino care workers which will be announced through its website. Meanwhile, Canada to hire more skilled Filipino health professionals under a new program that would financially support Filipino nurses. Read this news and more in our month's regular round-up.
Mar 14, 2023
For February News, Hong Kong government pitch a good offer to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) this includes equal treatment for foreign workers, pay hike, and monthly food allowance. Meanwhile, according to Department of Migrant Workers deployment of OFWs has increased but still below the pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels. This news and more are included in this month’s roundup!
Feb 09, 2023
For February News, in the maritime sector, ambulance chasing for money claims has become the biggest threat to the employability of seafarers for both officers and non-officers (ratings) position says Association of Licensed Manning Agencies (Alma) Maritime Group. Meanwhile, according to Department of Migrant Workers deployment of OFWs has increased but still below the pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels. This news and more are included in this month’s roundup!
Feb 09, 2023
Good news to look forward this new year! As a way to support our seafarers, International Chamber of Shipping (ITF), International Transport Workers' Federation (ICS) and the International Maritime Employers’ Council (IMEC), have come together to sign a new memorandum of understanding to take forward the ‘spirit of cooperation’.? Meanwhile, Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) reminded OFW's to stay vigilant on illegal recruiters who offers overseas scam jobs. This news and more can be found in this month's roundup!
Jan 17, 2023
Good news to welcome the new year! New Zealand to offer nurses residency to address acute shortfall. In addition, factory workers in Taiwan can now enjoy the salary increase starting January, the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) said. Meanwhile, Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) reminded OFW's to stay vigilant on illegal recruiters who offers overseas scam jobs. This news and more can be found in this month's roundup!
Jan 17, 2023
Good News! Here's what to look forward in December. The Marcos administration is eyeing an executive order to address the lack of shipboard training among Filipino seafarers. In relation to European Maritime Safety Agency’s (EMSA) deadline set this month to some maritime schools in the country to comply with international standards on training and certification for seafarers Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday filed a bill that would provide better protection for Filipino seafarers. Meanwhile, DMW expands services to OFWs both locally and abroad. Read these news and more in this month’s roundup.
Dec 14, 2022