Attention jobseekers who want to work in Japan! Job vacancies in Japan will be soon open to Filipino applicants. The plan of Japan to hire Filipino workers was first mentioned by Japanese Ambassador Koji Haneda in his speech last October 2018 during the 44th Philippine Business Conference. Since then, Japanese officials have meet with Philippine…
OFW News and Updates
Always verify with POEA when you deal with a manpower agency or recruiter. Be vigilant!
Validity of Philippine Passport Extended to 10 Years
Great news for our OFW or those planning to work abroad! The Philippine passport validity shall be extended to 10 years soon! Update: Effective January 1, 2018, Philippine passport validity will be extended to 10 years as per the announcement of DFA Secretary Alan Cayetano at no cost to passport applicants. As of now, a Philippine passport…
Saudi Arabia Imposes Fees on Foreign Workers Dependents
The Philippine Overseas Employment Agency (POEA) is informing all Filipinos planning to work in Saudi Arabia that this Middle East country has implemented the Expatriates Dependents’ Fee since July 1, 2017. The Fee shall be implemented to all foreign worker’s dependents as registered in Saudi’s Ministry of Finance and the National Information Center. Starting July…