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Sunday, May 11, 2008 |
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Villar raps govt decision to stop pre-departure
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Senate President Manuel Villar rapped the
decision of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) to
suspend its pre-departure loans to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs),
saying it has left them at the mercy of loan sharks and shattered
the hopes of the poor from working abroad.
OWWA recently announced that it was suspending
its pre-departure loans to OFWs after collecting only 30 percent of
the P70 million in loans it had granted to OFWs.
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Asean countries address
HIV-AIDS issues in region
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HANOI: HIV-AIDS is one of the most major health problem confronting
migrant workers all over the world, particularly seafarers. Asean,
meanwhile, has emerged as a key destination for overseas
Filipino workers (OFWs).
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IOM updates world migration statistics;
Philippines 3rd in deploying migrant workers
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The International Organization for Migration, a
highly respected international non-government working with
migrants and has repatriated OFWs from Lebanon in the past, has
lately updated its World Migration Report showing some global
statistics on the extent of the migration phenomenon in the world.
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Online career guide now
accessible at GMA Jobs Center
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The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) today said that a
valuable, free Career Guide has been made accessible online for new
graduates and jobseekers at the newly launched GMA (Greater Modular
Access) Jobs Center kiosks now operational in key malls and local
government units nationwide.
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US Embassy to increase
medical fees for visas
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The American Embassy in Manila has announced an
increase in the medical examination fees for immigrant visa
applicants effective May 2.
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Canada-based dance company
draws raves for RP, migrant Pinoys
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Folklorico Filipino Canada, a Canadian-Filipino dance company drew
acclaim in the 6th Annual Asian Heritage Month Gala Concert held at
the Theatre of the Canadian Museum of Civilization on April 26.
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Pinoys should seek proper Olympic visas
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Filipinos traveling to China for the 2008 Beijing Olympics in August
and September are advised to apply and acquire appropriate entry
visas from the Chinese Embassy or consulate.
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