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For online jobseekers and those who are interested in applying for jobs abroad, the OFWGuide website announced on March 7, 2008 that Employment to Egypt, Israel, Spain and Korea have been changed one way or another in terms of flight schedule and recruitment procedures.
Korea EPS: Change of Flight Schedule
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) announced the following change of flight schedule for applicants of Korea’s Employment Permit System:
From March 4 TO March 11, the PDOS/Pre-flight Briefing has been moved to March 7, Friday (Instead of February 29, 2008) in order to meet the minimum number of workers in the training center as advised by HRD Korea.
No Hotel Jobs for OFWs in Israel
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) notified jobseekers against accepting job offers for a hotel in Israel. The Philippine embassy in Tel Aviv contradicts reports that the post is processing job orders for hotel workers.
The embassy in Tel Aviv said in a statement posted on the DFA website, “Everyone is enjoined to immediately report recruitment activities for hotel workers in Israel to the Philippine Embassy or Israel’s Ministry of Labor.”
The embassy said Filipinos who wish to work in Israel should get in touch with the Philippine Embassy and POLO to avoid being victimized by illegal recruiters, to check if the job order is authentic and if the recruitment agency has a POEA license.
Egypt bans foreign domestic helpers
Egypt is not accepting domestic helpers from other countries, including the Philippines, except those who are working for foreign diplomats, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs.
The public is urged to report to POEA any recruitment agency or individual offering jobs for domestic helpers in Egypt.
The DFA notified jobseekers against accepting job offers for a hotel in Israel. The Philippine embassy in Tel Aviv contradicts reports that the post is processing job orders for hotel workers.
The embassy in Tel Aviv said in a statement posted on the Foreign Affairs website,
“Everyone is enjoined to immediately report recruitment activities for hotel workers in Israel to the Philippine Embassy or Israel’s Ministry of Labor.”
The embassy said Filipinos who wish to work in Israel should get in touch with the Philippine Embassy and POLO to avoid being victimized by illegal recruiters and to check if the job order is authentic and if the recruitment agency has a POEA license.
Beware of Fake Job Offers in Spain
The POEA warns applicants against accepting offers from a certain Mrs. Garcia Jose who is illegally recruiting Filipino workers for Spain through e-mail. Mrs. Garcia promises employment upon arrival in Spain but the supposed job orders were found to be non-existent and the workers would leave the country using tourist visa.
This article intends to help those being fooled by illegal recruiters, among other unscrupulous individuals, who are making money out of applicants wanting to work abroad.
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3 Responses so far to "OFWGuide’s Advisories Concerning Employment to Egypt, Israel, Spain and Korea"
March 21st, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Ayoko sa Israel at Egypt, hehe. But Korea is a good choice. And Spain is better if the job is legal.
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March 23rd, 2008 at 3:19 am
Mhy,
Ako nga balak ko ring magpunta sa Spain kasama si misis. Yun nga pang if the job is lega and the pay is good. Syempre iisipin din naitn yung good pay dahil what for na iiwan natin ang pinas kung di da hil sa greener pasture. Buti ka nga fren nasa Holland ka at marami sigurong opportunities dyan.
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March 25th, 2008 at 12:34 am
Ahihi! Sa sweden ako friend, pero oks lang europe din yun. Matagal din bago ako naka-adjust dito dahil sa language nila. Kaya mas mabuti kung sa mga english speaking countries pupunta para magtrabaho.
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