Work Abroad Pinoy

MANILA – Government officials have reminded overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), including other Filipinos planning to work in Singapore, to strictly follow its labor laws.

In an advisory issued Tuesday, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), in coordination with the Philippine Embassy in Singapore on Wednesday, said taking on any paid work outside one’s primary employment —commonly known as “moonlighting”— is a punishable offense under Singaporean law.

“Moonlighting in Singapore is an offense. Foreign workers can be fined up to SGD20,000 and/or serve imprisonment of up to two (2) years. Foreign workers also risk the revocation of their passes and being barred from working in Singapore if found working illegally,” the advisory said.

The reminder came after a Singapore court ordered a 53-year-old Filipina household worker to pay SGD13,000 (around PHP579,000) for moonlighting as a part-time cleaner on her rest days.

She had been working in Singapore since 1994 and was found to have taken on part-time cleaning jobs between 2018 and 2024, breaching the conditions of her work pass, which only allows her to work for her official employer.

Her employer, who hired her for the side jobs, was also fined SGD7,000.

Meanwhile, the Philippine embassy also reminded Filipino tourists and other short-term visitors from engaging in any remunerated work, unless their work-related activity is eligible for a work pass exemption.

Foreign students holding a Student Pass may work if they meet specific requirements, such as enrolment in any of the approved learning institutions.

However, foreign exchange students doing study modules in Singapore are prohibited from being gainfully employed.

Foreign students or trainees under a training attachment program must hold a Training Work Permit, a Training Employment Pass, or be in the Work Holiday Programme.

The embassy said it is an offense for a foreign student under this category to work in Singapore without a valid work pass. (PNA)

Source: https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1257882

1. Veterinary Profession Recognition

• According to experiences shared, the veterinary curriculum from the Philippines (e.g., UPLB) is often not directly compatible with Australian standards. Some applicants even did not continue pursuing migration upon learning this mismatch

• For veterinarians, the relevant assessing authority is the Veterinary Surgeons Board or equivalent in the specific Australian state/territory, depending on requirements. Additionally, some may need to get assessment via Vetassess if the occupation falls under skilled migration categories, although veterinary-specific pathways can differ.

2. Skills Assessment & Curriculum Gaps

• One user highlighted that despite being a DVM graduate from UPLB, the curriculum wasn't considered compatible, and they did not pursue the assessment route

• The key step is to verify whether your veterinary degree meets Australian accreditation standards:

  • Investigate whether your school is recognized.

  • Explore if there is a bridging exam or conversion course required.

  • Reach out to the relevant veterinary registration body (e.g., the Australian Veterinary Boards Council or the state’s board).

3. English Proficiency

• All skilled migration pathways—including healthcare professions—require proficiency in English, typically via IELTS or PTE.

• While there aren’t specific anecdotes about vets, many forum threads on professional migration stress that superior English scores significantly improve visa chances 

• Plan to aim for high scores to gain maximum points.

4. Choosing a Visa Pathway

• Two main skilled visa options:

  • Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent)

  • Subclass 190 (State Nominated)

• Many applicants find better success with state nomination (190) due to additional points and clearer pathways—some states rank applicants via Expressions of Interest (EOIs)

• You will need to:

  • Confirm your occupation (Veterinarian) is on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL).

  • See if offshore applications are accepted for your occupation in states like Tasmania, Victoria, or NSW.

5. Expressing Interest and Getting Invited

• Once eligible (skills assessment + English scores + points), submit an EOI via SkillSelect.

• If targeting a state nomination (Subclass 190), monitor Regional or State-specific Invitation (ROI) rounds, especially for states with limited allocation like Tasmania 

• Many migrants submit EOIs for multiple visa subclasses to widen their chances 

6. Summary Checklist

Final Thoughts

Migrating as a veterinarian poses additional complexities, particularly when the Philippine veterinary curriculum may not align with Australian requirements. Still, there’s potential—provided you:

• Thoroughly verify accreditation pathways

• Prepare a strong visa application (skills assessment, English, points)

• Strategically use state nomination options
  

1. Choose a Nominated Occupation

• Most Filipinos apply under Accountant (General), ANZSCO 221111, but some with internal audit experience opt for Internal Auditor, ANZSCO 221214

2. Get a Positive Skills Assessment

• A positive skills assessment by CPA Australia (for accounting) or Vetassess (for internal audit) is essential.

• Example: One user got a positive academic and employment assessment from CPA Australia for Accountant (General), successfully applying for visa subclasses 189, 190, and 489 

• For internal auditing, a Visa success story with full work experience assessment yielded a 75-point estimate for 189 and 80 for 190

3. Meet English Language Requirements

• English proficiency tests (IELTS or PTE Academic) are mandatory; no exemptions

• Strong PTE scores (e.g., scoring “Superior”) boosted points significantly and resulted in invitations

4. Calculate and Maximize Your Points

• You must reach at least 65 points, but in reality, many successful applicants have around 75–90 points, especially for visa 189

• Some choose Regional or State-nominated pathways (Subclass 190 or 489) for added points—489, for instance, offers an extra 10 points for regional sponsorship

5. Lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI)

• Submit your EOI via SkillSelect after securing a positive skills assessment and achieving a competitive points total.

• Some applicants lodge EOIs for multiple visa options (189, 190, 489) to increase chances

6. Receive Invitation & Submit Visa Application

• Invitation to Apply (ITA) may follow within days once your EOI meets thresholds.

• Example: One internal auditor received ITAs for both 189 and 190 within days after securing superior English results and skills assessment

7. Visa Lodgment and Initial Entry

• After invitation, submit your visa application with required documentation and complete medicals, police clearances, etc.

• Visa grants were achieved in several weeks in these anecdotes; subsequent arrangements like work and settlement followed soon after 

8. Optional: Pursue CPA Australia Membership

• While CPA Australia membership doesn’t grant extra migration points, it can provide a strong advantage in securing employment in Australia

Quick Migration Roadmap

Final Advice

• Start with a skills assessment early. Without it, you can’t lodge an EOI.

• Invest in English proficiency—especially PTE, as high scores are game-changers.

• Explore multiple visa subclasses (189, 190, 489) to widen your chances.

• Pursue CPA Australia membership to enhance your employability once you’re in Australia.

Here’s a concise, step-by-step path for a Philippine-trained nurse to migrate to Australia— with current Ahpra/NMBA, ANMAC, and Home Affairs guidance (updated to 2025):

1. Do Ahpra’s IQNM Self-check (mandatory first step)

   • Complete the IQNM Self-check to see your stream and next actions. Most PH RNs fall into Stream B (OBA path). nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au

2. Complete Orientation Part 1 and build your Portfolio

   • After Self-check, pay the assessment fee, finish Orientation Part 1, and submit your Portfolio (IDs, qualifications, etc.). nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au

3. Meet English language requirements

   • Satisfy the NMBA English Language Skills standard (IELTS/OET/PTE/TOEFL—see accepted tests and March 18, 2025 updates). AHPRA

4. Pass the OBA exams (for RNs: NCLEX-RN + OSCE)

   • Stream B RNs take the NCLEX-RN (MCQ) and then the OSCE in Australia; ENs sit a different MCQ. auspath.agencynursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au

5. Apply for Ahpra registration (after OBA + ELS)

   • Once you’ve met the registration standards, apply for general registration with the NMBA. Complete Orientation Part 2 after registration. nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au

6. Get your ANMAC skills assessment (for migration visas)

   • Choose the right stream:

     • Modified – if already registered in AU/NZ. anmac.org.au

     • Modified PLUS – if you have Ahpra in-principle approval & overseas registration. anmac.org.au

     • Full – certain countries (e.g., UK/US/IRL/CAN/HK) may be eligible prior to Ahpra registration. Check current ANMAC rules. anmac.org.au

7. Choose your visa pathway

   • Points-tested: submit an EOI in SkillSelect, then target 189, 190, or 491 depending on your points and state nomination prospects. Immigration and citizenship Website

   • Employer-sponsored: consider the (subclass 482) Skills in Demand visa or 186 after experience/nomination. Immigration and citizenship Website

8. State nomination & job search

   • If aiming for 190/491, check your state’s health workforce lists and nomination criteria (e.g., Vic & NSW sites). Begin outreach to hospitals/aged care networks early. Live in Melbourne

9. Move, register with Ahpra locally, and start work

• On arrival (if not already done), complete any remaining ID checks with Ahpra, finish Orientation Part 2, and commence practice under your NMBA registration. nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au
  
  
  

  
  
  

What money saving tips can OFWs follow this Christmas season?

Whether or not an OFW did an overseas job search in the Philippines to find their current jobs, they know that the holiday season is a busy one. Some might be gearing up to come home for a little bit to be with their families during Christmas or New Year’s; others could be working through the holiday rush. Regardless of their plans, they are expected to spend a few extra cash for gifts or for remittance for their loved ones back home.

Of course, spending carelessly is never good for anyone’s finances. But don’t fret because we have a few tips you can follow during this Christmas season. Read them below.

1. Create a Holiday Budget and Itinerary

Creating a budget helps you know where all your money goes in every specific aspect. This should help you not to make any impulsive purchases. Make a list of all the items and gifts you plan to buy. If something is not on the list, then that’s a good indication that you shouldn’t buy it.

For those of you who are going on vacation, creating an itinerary would help you maintain your budget. Plan your visits beforehand and indicate how much cash you plan to spend on each place. As much as possible, try to visit places where you will not spend too much.

2. Differentiate Needs from Wants

There is nothing wrong with splurging money for gifts as long as it is within your budget. However, you should always think first before purchasing an item. Ask yourself if it is a need or a want. Do you think that a branded phone or tablet will help your child’s growth? If you answer “no,” then perhaps there are other things you could get him or her.

There are many gift alternatives you can consider gifting your family members with. Don’t limit yourself to buying a certain item. Be creative with your choices. After all, it’s the thought the counts!

3. Buy Items at a Cheaper Price

The best thing you can do to avoid spending too much on your gifts is to start shopping as early as possible. By doing so, the prices of the items you are seeking will not be hiked up due to the holiday rush. It’s also less stressful this way. Plus, you get more time to consider whether you should or shouldn’t buy an expensive gift.

In addition, assess where you will be doing your shopping. Are you going to shop while you are abroad or are you going to wait until you arrive in the Philippines? If you’re going to shop for gifts abroad, consider that the items’ prices may be more costly compared to what the local shops are offering them for. Also, you may get taxed for them when you finally land at the airport.

4. Learn to Say “No”

This Christmas season, expect a lot of your friends and family members to ask a lot of things for their pasalubong and pabilin. Some of them might even ask you to sponsor Christmas parties or outings, which can add up to your list of expenses. When this happens, be firm in saying “No” to your loved ones. Don’t feel pressured about buying the things they want to get from you.

You can politely tell them that you have a budget to adhere to. Perhaps, you could also explain to them that you’re setting aside money for your savings and investments.

5. Think of Long-Term Plans

Most people usually forget about this whenever they come home from the holidays.

To make your money work for you, set aside money for investments and life insurance. This should put your hard-earned cash to better use. These things will also provide you with security not only for your own future, but your family’s as well. You could say that these things might be better Christmas gifts for your family!

OFWs are looking forward to going home and spending the holidays with their families. As much as possible, they want a worry-free vacation without having to sacrifice enjoying what’s in front of them.

Regardless if you are going home or working through the holidays, be smart in spending and saving your money. Remember, the things that matter most are having time to enjoy Christmas with your loved ones while you get to make special memories together!

Processing fee refers to the costs your employer has spent for your deployment abroad. PRocessing fee includes airfare, visa fee, and the yearly contributions to PHILHEALTH, POEA processing and OWWA membership among others.

Documentation processing fee refers to the costs you, as an applicat has spent to process and obtain important documents that the agency has required from you to pursue your application for an overseas job.

Placement fee is the amount you, or the employer has paid to the recruitment agency as a compensation for successfully and legally hire a qualified person for an overseas job.

MANILA – Filipino workers particularly in the construction sector are in demand in Guam, an island territory of the United States of America (USA), the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Los Angeles (LA), California said on Friday.

Labor Attaché Armi Evangel Peña said job opportunities are also available in LA for professionals including nurses.

“Our office has verified some 3,000 job orders since last year and 2,000 em
ployment contracts have been approved and verified. At the peak of the year 2023, some 6,500 workers are needed in Guam,” she said in a virtual forum.

These workers are covered by H1V and H2V visas. Under H1V are professionals such as engineers, among others, while H2V are workers in the construction sector.

“Other jobs are also available but the majority are for construction workers, mason, carpenters, all other jobs related to the construction sector,” the POLO-LA added.

Peña added that in the next 10 years, employment opportunities will be bright as Guam will be needing more than 11,000 workers.

“In the next 10 years, they will be needing around 11,500 workers or more and we have only verified 2,000 to 3,000 job orders. The deployment will depend on the local recruitment agencies and approval of visas by the US embassy,” Peña added.

She said that most employers preferred Filipinos for being skilled, hardworking, and methodical.

Mabibigyan na ng pagkakataon na maging ganap na Australian permanent resident ang mga manggagawa na nasa agricutural industry. Ito ay sa pamamagitan ng ilalabas na agricultural visa ng Australian government.

Ito umano ang pinakamalaking reporma na nagawa sa Australian a
gricultural laborer at naglalayon na mabigyan ng pantay na opportunidad ang mga migrant workers na manirahan sa Australia ng permanente.

Ayon sa immigration agent na si Joy Arellano isa umanong kasagutan ang visa na ito sa napakaraming manggagawa na nangangarap na magkaroon nang katatagan matapos ang ilang taong pagiging manggagawa sa mga agricultural companies.

"I think its an naswered prayer sa mga migrant worker na nasa Agricultural industry. Marami sa mga nasa ganyang field ang hangarin na maging permanent resident. Yun nga lang zero to none ang opportunity or ang makakapitan nilang visa para maging permanent resident kasi karaniwan diyan mga naka student visa or holiday visa."

Ayon kay Joy, makakapag hikayat pa umano ito ng mas mraming manggagawa na magtrabaho sa Australia ngunit sa kaniyang palagay ay maapektohan ang magandang hangarin na ito nang global pandemic.

Kalakip sa agricultural visa na ito ay ang pagbibigay oportunidad sa mga manggagawa na nasa meat processing, fisheries at forestry sectors, at fruit and vegetable picking.

Hiling lamang niya na sana ay maging malinaw ang ipapatupad na agriculture visa na nakatakdang ilabas sa katapusan ng Setyembre.

Mensahe naman ng mga immigration agent na kung kasado na ang agriculture visa na ito ay baka napapanahon na upang bigyang din ng reporma ang mga solusyon partikular na sa pagka-quarantine.

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Sikreto ng OFW nag nagkaroon ng INVESTMENTS at negosyo

Alamin kung papaano ang isang Dating OFW, nag Nenegosyo ng IHAW-IHAW business - Eto ang kanyang Kwento! 

Aspiring for an overseas job position? Earning a higher salary is probably the reason why you are willing to work in a foreign land and be away with your family in the Philippines. Before this though, you must bear in mind that it would cost you a substantial amount to process and prepare documents you need for overseas employment.

The Placement Fee: POEA-licensed recruitment agencies are permitted by law to collect placement fees. This is their share for successfully assisting the worker in finding an employment abroad. Placement fee is allowed but there are rules to be followed:

• It should only be equivalent to the one month salary of the worker abroad.
  
  
• POEA-licensed agencies can only ask for the placement fee upon signing the employment contract. The deployed OFW has a choice to pay the initial half of the fee.
  
  
• The full payment can be made when the agency gives the plane ticket and other travel documents of the OFW.

Documentation Fees: The deployed OFW also need to shoulder the payment for the processing of the following documents:

• Passport
  
  
• NBI/Barangay/Police Clearance
  
  
• Authentication of Birth Certificate,
  
  
• Medicare/Philhealth Trade Test if needed,
  
  
• Immunization (if required by the host country)
  
  
• Medical Certificate

Fees that Should Be Paid by the Employer: Visa, Airplane Ticket, OWWA Membership Fee, POEA Processing Fees

Exemption to placement fees: Collection is prohibited to seafarers, household service workers (HSWs) and caregivers. There are also foreign countries that disallow placement fee collection such as USA (for workers under H2B visa), Netherlands, Ireland, United Kingdom (UK), and some some parts of Canada (British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan).

Ayon sa COVID-19 Job Report ng Jobstreet, naapektuhan ng pandemya ang 60% ng mga nagtatrabaho. 43% ang pansamantalang nawalan ng trabaho, habang 17% ang tuluyan nang binitawan ng kumpanya. Dahil sa huminang ekonomiya, may mga kumpanyang nagbawas ng mga empleyado o ‘di kaya’y tuluyan nang nagsara.

Ang ibang nawalan ng hanap-buhay, pumasok sa mga small business na bukod sa madaling simulan, ay hindi nangangailangan ng malaking puhunan. Ang mga ito, kalimitang pwedeng gawin sa sariling tahanan.

Kung isa ka sa mga Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) na kasalukuyang naghihintay makabalik sa bansang pinagtatrabahuan o gustong magsimula ng negosyo sa Pilipinas habang nasa abroad, narito ang ilang small business ideas na pandagdag-kita. Ang ilan sa mga ito, puwedeng ipagpatuloy ng iyong katiwala o kapamilya, at maaaring magbigay daan sa isang matagumpay na family business.

Online Consultation Services
Saang larangan ka bihasa? Isa ka mang dietician, musikero, gym coach, guro at iba pa, maaari mong pagkitaan ang iyong kaalaman at karanasan sa trabaho. Dahil limitado ang paglabas ng mga tao, marami ang naghahanap ng mga serbisyong online. Kung may telemedicine ang mga doctor, pwede mo ring alukin ang iyong serbisyo nang may bayad.

Sa panahon ngayon, marami ang gustong matuto ng mga bagong kakayahan. Ano ang skills mo na pwedeng ituro online? Naglipana ang mga webinar tungkol sa sari-saring  mga bagay—mula paghahalaman at financial planning, hanggang sa pagsusulat at pagpapanatili ng kalusugan. 

Dahil online na rin isinasagawa ang pag-aaral ng mga estudyante, maaari ka ring mag-tutor. Ang iba, inaalok ang mga serbisyo sa labas ng bansa, partikular na sa mga foreigner na gustong matutong mag-Ingles.

Home Delivery Business
Halos lahat ng mga negosyo ngayon ay nag-aalok ng online delivery. Maaari mo ring gawing negosyo, hindi ang produkto, kungdi ang mismong delivery service. Sa simula pa lang ng pandemya, pumatok na ang pag-deliver ng essential needs gaya ng pagkain, mga gamot, at groceries.

Sa pagsisimula ng negosyong ito, dapat may isa o higit pang sasakyan na may kaniya-kaniyang driver. Kapag i-a-advertise ang serbisyo, dapat ilahad nang maayos ang mga bagay na pwedeng bilhin at i-deliver ng iyong mga tauhan, at ang sinasakop na mga lugar ng iyong serbisyo. Kung limitado ang puhunan, pwedeng ikaw mismo ang tauhan; kailangan lang i-schedule nang maayos ang mga lakad para siguradong maserbisyuhan ang lahat ng mga kliyente.

Food Business
Hindi mapagkakaila na mahilig kumain ang mga Pilipino. Basta masarap at sulit ang bayad, siguradong tatangkilikin ang iyong produkto. Bukod sa pwede itong isama sa handaan, patok ang pagkain ngayong Kapaskuhan dahil pwede itong panregalo.

Ayon sa mga eksperto, ang mga matagumpay na online food business ay nagsimula sa hilig ng may-ari. Kung hobby mo ang mag-bake at maraming pumupuri sa iyong chocolate cake, bakit ‘di mo ito subukang ibenta? O baka naman marami sa ‘yong bisita ang nasasarapan sa iyong dinuguan. Dahil na-taste test na ang mga ito, mas malaki ang tyansang magugustuhan din ito ng iba.

Pero dahil maselan ang pagbebenta ng pagkain, dapat masusi ang pagsunod sa health and safety standards, at lalo na sa kalagitnaan ng pandemya. Tandaan na sa ‘yong pag-iingat nakasalalay ang kaligtasan ng iyong mga customer at ang reputasyon ng negosyo mo.

Arts and Crafts Business
Gamitin ang artistic talent sa paggawa ng mga produktong kapaki-pakinabang at kaaya-ayang tingnan. Accessories, pottery, mga damit, scented candles, handmade soap—sa negosyong ito, hindi ka mauubusan ng ideas.

Gaya ng sa food business, mainam kung mag-uumpisa ka sa kung ano’ng hilig mong gawin. Maaaring magsaliksik sa internet o manuod ng online tutorials para lalong mapabuti ang iyong produkto. Patok ito ngayong Pasko sa mga naghahanap ng mga regalo na kakaiba ngunit magaan sa bulsa. Kaya naman dapat kasing ganda ng iyong produkto ang packaging nito para madaling gawing giveaway. Dahil online ang bentahan, dapat agaw-atensyon ang mga retrato ng mga produkto. Kunan ang mga ito sa tamang ilaw, anggulo at sa nababagay na background.

Reseller Business
Kung hindi mo naman nakikita ang sarili mong gumagawa ng mismong ibebenta mo, pwede kang magbenta ng produkto ng iba. Reselling ang tawag dito, kung saan ikaw ang tatayong middleman sa pagitan ng manufacturer at customer. Kadalasang binibili ng reseller ang produkto nang wholesale o maramihan sa mas mababang halaga. Ang mga ito naman ay kaniyang ibebenta nang mas mahal para siya’y kumikita.

Bukod sa pagkakaroon ng mga suking pagkukunan ng mga produkto, dapat maayos rin ang imbentaryo nito. Maglaan ng lugar sa bahay kung saan pwedeng itago ang mga produkto nang hindi nasisira. Pag-aralan din ang mga online selling platform at pumili ng maaasahang delivery service para masiguro ang kalidad ng produkto.

Marami mang mga pagsubok at ‘di inaasahang pangyayari ngayong pandemya, ang mahalaga ay ang pagpupursigi upang makabangon. Kayang malamapasan ang anumang krisis kung magiging maparaan at susubok ng mga bagong solusyon.

 MANILA – The government is looking at Europe as an alternative market for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were displaced by the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.

“The number one program for our migrant workers is to look for a new market for employment purposes. We are opening new markets where we can employ our overseas Filipino workers,” Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said on Thursday in a Laging Handa briefing.

He said among the potential new markets for the deployment of OFWs are Russia, Germany, United Kingdom, and eastern Europe.

"However, we are still being cautious because we want to make sure that once they go there, they would not be infected with Covid-19," he added.

Bello said job opportunities are also available locally especially in the construction industry and business process outsourcing.

"We had a recent meeting with the IT-BPO sector. They are in need of 30,000 call center agents. With that, more OFWs would be accommodated in terms of employment," he said.

Bello said livelihood programs are also available for those who would like to stay in the country to be with their families.

"We have the new concept of a collective livelihood program. Mas malaki ang mabibigay na livelihood assistance kung mag-form ang ating mga OFWs ng (Our OFWs would get bigger livelihood assistance if they will form an) association or cooperative. This is for our repatriated OFWs," he added.

To date, Bello said there are more than 250,000 OFWs who have been repatriated.

“As of 2 a.m. Thursday, 250,000 plus OFWs, have been repatriated and we are expecting an additional 100,000 to come home,” he said. (PNA)

The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) confirmed that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) has resumed the grant of employment permits for domestic workers as well as employment permits of foreign workers in government and semi-government entities and vital facilities in UAE.

POEA said that last Oct. 5, ICA has resumed accepting applications for work permits through its website www.ica.gov.ae.

Despite this, the POEA reminded that strict health measures will still be implemented in UAE ports and pretesting of COVID-19 prior to the workers’ arrivals will remain mandatory. “Arriving workers to UAE will also undergo strict quarantine for 14 days to be shouldered by their employers or institutions in coordination with concerned authorities,” it added.

Meanwhile, the POEA also announced that the Philippine Overseas Labor Offices (POLO) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
(KSA) has been instructed to resume verification of employment documents of OFWs.

This after the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) allowed international travel of non-Saudis, including the return of Filipino workers to KSA upon presenting a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR result taken within 48 hours.

“The verification of documents, however, will be limited to 50 percent of the usual volume processed by POLOs in KSA with strict social distancing and health protocols as preventive measure against the spread of COVID-19,” POEA said.

POEA reminded that all OFWs and foreign principals availing of POLO’s “Balik Mangagawa” and verification services are advised to secure online appointment at www.poloriyadh.com.

“Only 50 Balik-Mangagawa clients per day will be accommodated while only 20 clients will be accommodated by POLO on the verification of their employment contract,” POEA explained.

POEA added that the Saudi Recruitment Agencies (SRA) will also be allowed to submit their verification documents once a week. Accreditation of new principals, the renewal of accreditation of erring foreign principals, as well as the application of job orders/additional job orders from construction and mega recruitment companies remain suspended, however.

Aside from a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR result, POEA reminded that all foreign travelers to KSA, including returning OFWs, are advised to download the “tetamen” and “tawakina” application for health and safety purposes and “must adhere to the preventive health protocols of home quarantine as determined by the Health Ministry.”

Mula sa kanyang Php 30,000 na puhunan sa mushroom farming, alam n’yo bang kumikita na si Myrna Alonsagay ng mahigit isang milyong piso kada buwan? Paano ba niya napalago ang negosyong ito?

Ang pagkakabute ay hindi nangangailangan ng malaking puhunan para makapag-simula.

Maaring makapag simula sa halagang Php 2,564.00 at kumita ng Php20,000.00 kada buwan.

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