For this month’s top news, the Philippines will soon be a “global maritime hub” following the strengthened maritime education and training services, according to President Marcos. Meanwhile, the PH government is looking to waive Overseas Employment Certification (OEC) application fees and replacing it with the OFW pass after a transition period that could take three months.
Aug 14, 2023
For this month’s top news, good news for our domestic workers in Saudi Arabia as the government sets up new regulations aimed to protect the rights of both workers and employers. Meanwhile, the DMW is giving more opportunities for overseas work as they will start an online jobs fair for overseas employment, which will be held every second and last Friday of the month starting July 21.
Aug 14, 2023
Good news! More opportunities for our aspiring Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) as thousands are needed in Hungary mainly in the manufacturing and agriculture sector targeting to hire 10,000 workers within this year. Meanwhile, according to DMW OFW deployment in 2023 seen to surpass last year’s 1.2 million. Read these news and more in this month’s roundup.
Jul 20, 2023
Good news! In relation to improving the seafarers training in the country, The Philippine government will be provided by the European Commission (EC) with a €4 million (around P240 million) technical assistance to help enhancing the education and training of Filipino seafarers. Read these news and more in this month’s roundup.
Jul 20, 2023
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Jul 12, 2023
As the European Maritime Safety Agency agreed to continue recognizing the certificates issued to Filipino seafarers, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) expects the Philippine manning industry to perform better. Meanwhile, US Shipping Firms Set to Hire 75000 Filipino Seafarers In Next 3-4 Years. Read these news and more in this month’s roundup.
Jun 14, 2023
One million jobs will be available for Filipino workers in 24 months says Ople. She also added that the DMW is planning to implement a special hiring program to address the labor needs of Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, House approves bill creating OFW hospital. The facility will be assigned to provide healthcare to Filipinos working abroad and their families. Read these news and more in this month’s roundup.
Jun 14, 2023
For May News, More personnel needed to monitor maritime schools’ compliance says the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). Meanwhile, PH thanks EU for continuing to recognize the certification issued to Filipino seafarers onboard European vessels. This news and more are included in this month’s roundup.
May 11, 2023
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