Iskolar ng Bayan Act of 2014: Free Tuition and Allowances to College for Top 10 High School Students

August 11, 2014, 5:38 am

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The “Iskolar ng Bayan Act of 2014,” or the Senate Bill 2275 was approved! Senate Majority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano authored the bill while his sister Senator Pia Cayetano sponsored it. Pia Cayetano is the chairperson of the Senate education, culture and arts committee.

This bill grants scholarships or free tuition and allowances of the TOP 10 BEST PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. Under this bill, the top 10 students will be automatically enrolled at the nearby state university of his choice.

A news from Manila Bulletin quoted Senate President Franklin Drilon saying:

“Binilisan natin ang pagpasa nito, upang sa susunod na pasukan ay maging ganap na batas ito at mapakinabangan ng ating mga kabataan. Sa batas na ito, kahit mahirap ka basta magaling ka, ikaw ay may laban na makapasok nang libre sa mga state universities and colleges

[We fast-tracked the passage of this measure so that in the next school year, our youth can take advantage of this scheme. Under this measure, even if you are poor but you are bright, you have the right to enroll for free education at SUCs],’’

The Bill says automatic admission to state colleges and universities shall be accorded and scholarship granted to the top ten (10) public high school students of their graduating class, subject to such reasonable rules and regulations of the state universities and colleges aimed at maintaining schools' standards, policies and requirements.

SECTION 3. Form of Scholarship Grants. - Scholarship grants are hereby granted in the form of:

a. Free tuition fee and other school fees to the top ten (10) public high school students of their graduating class in all state colleges and universities;

b. Exemption from payment of entrance exam fees for a maximum of three (3) of his/her chosen state college/university;

c. Textbook allowance of Three Thousand Pesos (P3,000) per academic year;

d. Monthly living allowance of Three Thousand Pesos (P3,000) for Full Scholarship.

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Compilation: Robin Williams Tribute and Stand Up Comedy Acts

August 16, 2014, 8:52 am

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Compilation: Robin Williams Tribute and Stand Up Comedy Acts. It's very hard to imagine that this guy who made us laugh for many years was battling with depression.

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Banned or Blacklisted in Saudi Arabia? 10 Reasons Why.

August 20, 2014, 4:21 am

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Although it is not comprehensive information, and some may not be applicable to all, we all agree that most of the time, the company has the discretion to ban or blacklist expats or OFWs.

It can be summarized into three categories: Criminal Cases, Civil and Moral Cases, and Labor Cases... but the the most broad and openly discretionary is about Labor Cases wherein employers are given the right to ban any expat even for a petty reason of dishonesty, distrust and insubordination. This is also very important that we know it, because once you are banned in Saudi Arabia, there is a chance that you are also banned in other GCC countries like Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Oman and Kuwait.

1. Bank or Company Loans, Debts, and Credit Cards that is unpaid and the debtor ay hindi na nagbalik sa Saudi Arabia. In short tinakasan ang utang.

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2. Criminal offenses like robbery or theft, either sa kapwa tao, sa company o sa banko and embezzlement o panloloko ng kapwa tao para kumita.

3. Preaching religion or conducting illegal religious meeting other than Islam as well as encouraging or participating in activities against the Saudi Arabia government and religion.

One veteran OFW named Jong L. pointed out regarding teaching and/or preaching religion other than Islam... "the late King Fahad(PBWH) issued an order respecting other religion specifically Christians by issuing an Order way back late 90's giving liniency to gathering of family and friends as long as it would not be done in public..." But this is subject to verification from authorities.

4. Health reason like having STD, Aids, HIV, or HEPA and other infectious diseases.

5. Falsification of legal documents like marriage certificates, diploma, PRC cards, employment certificates and Saudi councils.

6. Illegal activities like gambling and lottery, like card games with pot money, lotto, jueteng and sabong.

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7. Immoral acts like Adultery, Prostitution, Soliciting Sex and other immoral behaviors that is against the law. Possession of pornographic materials can sometimes lead to deportation. Caught being with boyfriend or girlfriend can also sometimes ground for deportation.

8. Holding fake driving license and other ID's, bribery and other acts of corruption.

9. Manufacturing or selling liquor and other alcoholic beverages na nakakalasing.

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10. DISHONESTY.

Two Filipino we knew was blacklisted by their company for padding the time sheet or adding names supposedly a manpower to the list and receiving the salary for themselves.

Also reminder lang po sa mga over 65 years old and still working baka po sa bakasyon di na kayo makabalik.

Itong mga nakalistang mga bagay bagay ay ayun sa mga naipong kaalaman at suhestiyon mula sa mga kapwa OFW sa Saudi Arabia. Kung may mga katanungan, hinihikayat namin ang mga OFW na magtanong sa Embahada, at Kunsulada at POLO officers para sa legal na kasagutan.

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RA9262, Adultery for Women, Concubinage for Men

August 23, 2014, 10:03 am

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Below, we will try to explain in TAGALOG and ENGLISH ang meaning ng Adultery, at Concubinage.

ADULTERY:According to the Revised Penal Code, Adultery is define as:

“Adultery is committed by any married woman who shall have sexual intercourse with a man not her husband and by the man who has carnal knowledge of her knowing her to be married, even if the marriage be subsequently declared void. Adultery shall be punished by prision correccional in its medium and maximum periods.” - Article 333

PENALTY for ADULTERY:

Medium Term: Range - 2 years, 4months, and 1 day,
4 years, 2 months imprisonment
Maximum Term: Range - 4 years, 2 months and 1 day
6 years imprisonment

According to the Revised Penal Code, Concubinage is define as:

“Any husband who shall keep a mistress in the conjugal dwelling, or shall have sexual intercourse, under scandalous circumstances, with a woman who is not his wife, or shall cohabit with her in any other place, shall be punished by prision correccional in its minimum and medium periods.”

Paano daw ang Concubinage na kaso sa asawa o Husband?

1.) Isinasama ang kabit sa bahay na conjugal property o pagmamay-ari ng legal na mag-asawa

2.) Pakikipagtalik ng asawang lalaki under scandalous circumstances sa babaeng hindi niya asawa

3.) Ang pagsasama or titira ang babae at asawang lalaki sa iisang bubong sa kahit saang lugar

PENALTY for CONCUBINAGE:

HUSBAND PENALTY: Minimum: Imprisonment for a minimum period mula 6 months and one day.

Medium: Imprisonment for 2 years, 4 months and one day to 4 years and one day

Maximum: Imprisonment for 4 years and one day

MISTRESS PENALTY: Exile

RA 9262 or Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004

(a) "Violence against women and their children" refers to any act or a series of acts committed by any person against a woman who is his wife, former wife, or against a woman with whom the person has or had a sexual or dating relationship, or with whom he has a common child, or against her child whether legitimate or illegitimate, within or without the family abode, which result in or is likely to result in physical, sexual, psychological harm or suffering, or economic abuse including threats of such acts, battery, assault, coercion, harassment or arbitrary deprivation of liberty. It includes, but is not limited to, the following acts:

A. "Physical Violence" refers to acts that include bodily or physical harm;

B. "Sexual violence" refers to an act which is sexual in nature, committed against a woman or her child. It includes, but is not limited to:

a) rape, sexual harassment, acts of lasciviousness, treating a woman or her child as a sex object, making demeaning and sexually suggestive remarks, physically attacking the sexual parts of the victim's body, forcing her/him to watch obscene publications and indecent shows or forcing the woman or her child to do indecent acts and/or make films thereof, forcing the wife and mistress/lover to live in the conjugal home or sleep together in the same room with the abuser;

b) acts causing or attempting to cause the victim to engage in any sexual activity by force, threat of force, physical or other harm or threat of physical or other harm or coercion;

c) Prostituting the woman or child.

C. "Psychological violence" refers to acts or omissions causing or likely to cause mental or emotional suffering of the victim such as but not limited to intimidation, harassment, stalking, damage to property, public ridicule or humiliation, repeated verbal abuse and mental infidelity. It includes causing or allowing the victim to witness the physical, sexual or psychological abuse of a member of the family to which the victim belongs, or to witness pornography in any form or to witness abusive injury to pets or to unlawful or unwanted deprivation of the right to custody and/or visitation of common children.

D. "Economic abuse" refers to acts that make or attempt to make a woman financially dependent which includes, but is not limited to the following:

1. withdrawal of financial support or preventing the victim from engaging in any legitimate profession, occupation, business or activity, except in cases wherein the other spouse/partner objects on valid, serious and moral grounds as defined in Article 73 of the Family Code;

2. deprivation or threat of deprivation of financial resources and the right to the use and enjoyment of the conjugal, community or property owned in common;

3. destroying household property;

4. controlling the victims' own money or properties or solely controlling the conjugal money or properties.

PENALTY for RA 9262:

Physical Violence -

Sexual Violence -

Psychological Violence

Economic Abuse -

Penalties include Imprisonment for 6 years to 12 years, fine ranging from P100,000 to P300,000 and mandatory Psychological counselling and Psychiatric treatment for the abuser

Mga sangay ng gobyerno kung saan pwedeng makahinng tulong:

Where to ask help for RA 9262?

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Crisis Intervention Unit (CIU) Rehabilitation Unit Tel. No.: (02) 734-8635 NCR Ugnayang Pag-asa, Legarda, Manila Tel. Nos.: (02) 734-8617 to 18

Philippine National Police (PNP) Women and Children’s Concern Division (WCCD) Tel. No.: (02) 723-0401 loc. 3480 Call or text 117 (PATROL 117)

National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Violence Against Women and Children’s Desk (VAWCD) Tel. Nos.: (02) 523-8231 loc. 3403

DOJ Public Attorney’s Office Women's Desk
Tel. Nos.: (02) 929-9010; 929-9436 to 37

Philippine General Hospital (PGH) Women’s Desk Tel. Nos.: (02) 524-2990; 521-8450 loc. 3816

Women’s Crisis Center Women and Children Crisis Care & Protection Unit – East Avenue Medical Center (WCCCPU-EAMC) Tel. Nos.: (02) 926-7744; 922-5235

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35,000 OFWs Earned 16.4M Through SSS Flexi-Fund

August 23, 2014, 10:26 am

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More than 35,000 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) registered with the Social Security System (SSS) received a total of P16.4 million as income on their savings under the SSS Flexi-Fund Program.

SSS Senior Vice President and International Operations Division Head Judy Frances A. See said Flexi-Fund accounts in 2013 earned P7.24 million in annual incentive benefits (AIBs) on top of the P9.16 million credited as guaranteed earnings, thus bringing the Fund’s effective rate of return to 4.2 percent for the year.

The total AIB, which amounted to 79 percent of total guaranteed earnings, was distributed to the accounts of qualified members on July 31, 2014.

“The Flexi-Fund program remains to be a profitable investment instrument available for OFWs wanting to increase their private savings and retirement income,” See said. “Aside from enjoying the benefits of a risk-free investment, they may also get an additional income at the end of the year.”

Flexi-Fund savings are invested in fixed-income government securities and earn interest based on the average rates of SSS’ short-term placements or 91-day treasury bills, whichever is higher.

“In 2012, the SSS revised the program’s policies to help OFW members earn more from their Flexi-Fund savings. Prior to that, there were no AIBs and the 91-day treasury bill rate was the sole basis for determining Flexi-Fund’s guaranteed earnings,” See said.

The official explained that AIBs may be declared depending on the Flexi-Fund’s actual year-end income. Individual Flexi-Fund accounts of qualified active OFW members (or those with no full withdrawals and benefit claims within the applicable year) will be automatically credited with AIBs based on the member’s share to total Flexi-Fund equity.

As of 2013, members’ equity stood at P391.86 million with the maximum AIB amount of P57,098 credited to a member's account.

“We encourage our OFW Flexi-Fund members to keep their savings intact to maximize the returns on their investments. They will get higher earnings in interest and AIB amount if they save more,” See said.

Launched in 2001, the Flexi-Fund program is a voluntary provident fund and pension-plan scheme offered exclusively to OFW members. It allows OFW members to build up additional funds, which they may use upon retirement or to supplement their benefits under the regular SSS program.

OFW members paying the maximum contribution amount, which is currently P1,760, are qualified to join the program. Any amount, not less than P200, paid in excess of the required P1,760 is automatically credited as Flexi-Fund savings. (SSS)

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Ellen Degeneres: Some of the best singers are from the Philippines!

August 25, 2014, 2:52 pm

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Sa Tweet ng sikat na TV Host na si Ellen DeGeneres, she said, "I’ve learned 2 things about TV. It’s always easier with vodka & some of the best singers are from the Philippines. http://bit.ly/crDytN"

Here are the samples why:
Who would forget the General Santos based duo, Aldrich Talonding and his cousin, James Walter Bucong singing the social media hit, Dance with my Father.

Jhong, the "Air Supply Boy" with cover rendition of 'Having You Near Me' and video originally uploaded by.Zacky

Another Pinoy Talent in Singing "The Prayer" at the Glorietta Activity Center with the unusual dual voice, singing male and female at the same time. Video Originally uploaded by Annabelle

And the 'Rapper Nurse' named Fatima of EAMC as uploaded by Daff

At sinong nakakaalala sa isang Random Girl na nagpataob ng karaoke machine sa SM Mall?

©2014 Pinoy Expats/OFW Blog Awards

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August 29, 2014, 11:15 pm

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There was a dinner party hosted by an Asian family with a Filipina Household Service Worker or a domestic helper. The madam is feisty, pretentious, and unkind to the domestic helper.

"An intimate dinner party comes alive as the night takes an unexpected turn. The inhabitants become the imprisoned, and the only way to break free is to confront the lies they have told themselves. A walk through the dark history of the household becomes a desperate struggle for survival, but by dawn it becomes clear that redemption is out of reach."

Watch Other Asian Short Films at www.viddsee.com

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BALIK MANGGAGAWA OEC APPLY ONLINE

August 31, 2014, 10:13 pm

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According to Administrator of POEA, Hans Cacdac,

"We are soft-launching our Balik Manggagawa (BM) Online System, which aims to streamline processing of overseas employment certificates (OECs). The idea is to provide access to an appointment facility or an OEC self-print out system at the BM's convenience.

The URL address to visit is: bmonline.poea.gov.ph ... Kindly read and follow the instructions.

Please note that some previously-issued OECs by PHL Overseas Labor Offices have still not been enrolled with the system, in which case the BM will be guided to the appointment system.

There will be a 100 PHP POEA fee and a 19.50 PHP service fee for use of the e-payment portal.

Comments and queries are welcome during this soft launch."

So we tried to log-in and follow the step by step process of applying for OEC online. You can also verify along the way if your current OEC is still valid.

FIRST CLICK THIS LINK OR GO TO http://bmonline.poea.gov.ph/

Step 1.

Step 2:

Go to your email to click the confirmation link.

Step 3:

Try to log-in using the newly confirmed account EMAIL ADDRESS and PASSWORD

Step 4:

A pop up will appear to VERIFY your current OEC number.

You can check the VALIDITY.

TO REMOVE THE POP UP

If you don't have OEC or you can't remember, click OK and ESC to escape the pop-up.

You are confirmed and you can input other data's and info's like

Passport Number

Expiration Date

Visa Number

Address

SSS Number

Philhealth Number

Pag-ibig number

Contact number

Beneficiaries

Employer Details

and hit the SAVE button

NOTE: THE COMPANY AND YOUR PROFESSION/POSITION IS AUTOMATICALLY AVAILABLE WHEN YOU INPUT THE NAME OF YOUR EMPLOYER/COMPANY

COMMENTS regarding the OEC online system:

1) VISA VALIDITY DATE is a requirement. Hindi ka makapag-input ng ibang details kasi hindi nasasave hanggat di ka nakapag-input ng VISA VALIDITY. My suggestion? Why not separate it so we, like me, who just arrive from vacation and there is no visa yet, but just wanted to register ay makapagupdate ng details ng passport, expiration, birth date and address.

2. As Admin Hans, since I applied for OEC here abroad, my OEC Number is not yet found in the system.

PARA NAMAN PO SA BM APPOINTMENT APPLICANT ITO ANG MGA DAPAT IHANDA

Documentation

Here are the documents to prepare:

For appointments applicant must prepare the following:

BMs Bound to Watchlisted Principal/Employer

1. Notarized Undertaking/Affidavit

2. Personal Letter REquest addressed to ADMINISTRATOR HANS LEO J. CACDAC

3. Photo Copy of Valid Work Visa, Passport details and Date of Arrival

4. OFW Record (6th Floor, Records Div.)

5. Watchlisted Principal/Employer Master Record, Notice Order, Copy of Complain (3rd Floor, Docket & Enforcement Div. Adjudication Office)

6. EMployment Contract/Company ID/ any Proof of Employment (if No Record Per Database)

7. Airline Ticket (If Available)

BM BOUND TO COUNTRIES W/ RESTRICTED LABOR MARKETS

DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

1. PErsonal Letter addressed to ADMINISTRATOR HANS LEO J. CACDAC

2. Valid Passport

3. Valid Work Visa/Work Permit

4. Employment Contract

5. Employment Certificate

6. Previous records of POEA (6th Floor, Records Division)

7. Proof of arrival/exit from the jobsite stamped on passport

8. Copy of E-Ticket

BM BOUND TO AFGHANISTAN

DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

1. Personal Letter addressed to ADMINISTRATOR HANS LEO J. CACDAC

2. Valid Passport (Copies of First Page and Date of Arrival)

3. Valid Work Visa/Work Permit/Transit Visa

4. Employment Contract

5. Employment Certificate

6. Letter of Authorization (LOA) / Contractors Certificate of Registration / ISAF / NATO

7. Badge/Company ID

8. Company Profile w/ International Operations

9. Payslip

10. Copy of E-Ticket

REQUIREMENTS FOR BM PROCESSING

(For OFWs bound to IRAQ)

1. Passport valid at least six (6) months from date of intended return to jobsite

2. Valid work visa or equivalent document (colored PINK)

3. Employment contract providing among others, the exact address/location of jobsite; telephone number and email address of employer.

4. Certification of employment indicating the period of employment with the company.

5. Undertaking from the employer on the following:

a. protection and safety of the worker

b. that the worker will not be deployed/assigned to identified no-go zones;

c. to report to the Philippine Embassy and/or Philippine Overseas Labor Office significant incidents affecting the employment, safety and welfare of the worker

d. immediate evacuation/repatriation of the worker as may be warranted.

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STARTING OCT 1, OFW WILL PAY P550 TERMINAL FEE

September 5, 2014, 8:24 am

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President Benigno S. Aquino III, Transportation and Communications Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya and Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) general manager Jose Angel Honrado. (Photo by: Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau).

One volunteer asked:

("According to Section 35, of the Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act 1995 (Republic Act 8042), OFWs shall be exempted from the payment of travel tax and airport terminal fee. Anong silbi ng batas na ito kung memorandum lang ay kaya palang palitan at patawan ang mga OFW ng babayarin? ")

EFFECTIVE ON OCTOBER 1, 2014 ALL OFWs who bought their ticket abroad and/or online will be paying an extra P550 Terminal Fee. Since OFWs are exempted of this scheme according to law, they are allowed to get a refund in the Philippines. Read the chronology of events and the processes, and requirements below.

COPY OF MEMORANDUM OF INTEGRATION OF TERMINAL FEE HERE

International Passenger Service Charge (IPSC) Integration Program

Initial scheme was Pay–all

All exempted pax PAY subject to refund

Dialogue with Government Stakeholders and Manning Agencies

On March 2014 there was a clamor to modify the pay-all scheme.

A.) IPSC to be integrated by DEFAULT for tickets purchased ONLINE or ABROAD

B.) IPSC will NOT be collected for tickets purchased from ticketing offices / travel agents within the Philippines upon presentation of exemption certificate

On July 8, 2014 there was a Dialogue with DOLE, POEA, Land-based and NGOs including the Pinoy Expats/OFW Blog Awards, or PEBA, Inc.

July 21, 2014 : Update concerned Government Agencies on the status of the Integration of IPSC. DOLE and POEA requested for the exemption of OFWs at the point of sale even if purchased abroad or online.

MIAA arranged a meeting between DOLE, POEA and Air Carriers to explore the possibility of exempting OFWs even if ticket is purchased online or abroad:

On August 20, 2014 there was an Initial dialogue between DOLE and POEA, PAL & Cebu Pacific and on August 28, 2014, POEA had a dialogue with Air Carriers

Air Carriers agreed to study the issues raised by DOLE and POEA for incorporation in phase 2 of the Integration program.

Refund Process

Location

1. Refund counters located after immigration counters on departure date at the MIAA Administration Building.

Documentary Requirements

At the Terminals (on departure date after clearing Immigration)

a) Submit copy of passenger ticket / invoice / official receipt or any other document which clearly shows that exempted pax has paid the IPSC.

b) Surrender original copy of Exemption Certificate (airport copy)

c) Presentation of Boarding Pass

Documentary Requirements

At the MIAA Administration Building (by representative or upon arrival)

In all cases, refunds must be accompanied by the following:

a) Duly accomplished Request for Refund Form

b) Submit copy of passenger ticket / invoice / official receipt or any other document which clearly shows that exempted pax has paid the IPSC.

c) Original copy of Exemption Certificate (airport copy)

d) Presentation of original copy of boarding pass and submission of a photocopy thereof. If original copy of the boarding pass is not available, any of the following documents:

1.Presentation of passport showing the passenger’s identity and date of departure, or

2.Certificate from the Air Carrier of the departure date of the passenger/s (in the absence of the passport)

Documentary Requirements

If refund is thru a representative:

a) Documents enumerated above; and

b) Special Power of Attorney (SPA) executed in favor of the representative; and

c)Valid Government-issued ID of the passenger’s representative for the purpose of claiming refund

Documentary Requirements

Group Refund

a) Documents enumerated above; and

b) Special Power of Attorney (SPA) executed by the Passenger Claimants designating an entity in possession of the Exemption Certificate to claim the refund; and

c) Valid Government-issued ID of the entity’s representative

Another volunteer said:

"May lapses kasi dito sa TERMINAL FEE na P550. May batas na libre ang mga OFW ng Terminal Fee. Bakit hindi sinusunod ang batas?

Una: Tadtad ng requirements para makapagparefund. As an OFW na nagmamadaling umuwi sa pamilya natin, we don't have time to fall in line and process for this, kaya expect na lolobo ang 'trust fund' nila.

2nd: Kung magpaparefund ka through representative dapat may Special Power of Attorney. Magkano pagawa ng SPF? Tapos paparefund mo P550 pamasahe pa ng relatives na magpaparefund so lolobo na nga ang 'trust fund'.

3rd: Yung mga kagaya namin na nasa labas ng bansa at kumpanya ang bumibili ng ticket, embedded na daw yung terminal fee, so walang kwenta na OFW kami at exempted kasi company naman ang nagbabayad, at dahil hindi namin pera, baka sakaling di na kami magpaparefund, so mapupunta ang pera sa 'trust fund'.

4th: Yung mga kagaya ng kakilala namin na binibigay sa kanila ang pera pambili ng ticket, mababawasan ng P550 ang kanyang perang pambili, o kung apat sila sa pamilya, mababawasan ng P2200. Kung ipaparefund nila punta sa MIAA Building, fill up ng forms, pipila, at ipapakita ang mga dokumento at kung may connecting flights sila, hindi na nila paparefund kasi hassle pa, so sa 'trust fund' mapupunta ang pera."

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Copy of the Memorandum Circular of MIAA Re Integration of Terminal Fee

September 7, 2014, 9:01 am

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1. The terminal fee will be collected and integrated into the airline ticket at the point of sale upon issuance of the ticket to all departing passengers enplaning Manila.

All exemptions mandated by law, i.e., Overseas Filipino Workers, Muslim Pilgrims and National Athletes will be recognized and honored upon proper showing of proof of entitlement by the passenger when purchasing the ticket. ln short, IFSC will not be collected from exempted passengers for tickets issued from ticketing officers / travel agents in the Philippines

b) Secondly, for those exempted passenger who book their ticket online or outside the Philippines, the IPSC will be collected by default since exemption will only be honored upon presentation of the OEC pursuant to sec, 35 of RA 8042 as amended by RA 10022, which provides exemption from travel tax and airport fee . All laws of the country, notwithstanding the migrant worker shall be exempt from the payment of travel tax and airport fee upon proper showing of proof of entitlement by the POEA.

ln this case, refund of the full amount of the terminal fee can be claimed at the airport or at MIAA Administration Building upon presentation of the requisite document.

HOW TO REFUND YOUR TERMINAL FEE AT THE NAIA

International Passenger Service Charge (IPSC) Integration Program

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Terminal Fee Inclusion to Air Ticket Global Protest through Social Media by OFWs

September 14, 2014, 10:14 pm

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‘#noto550’ Global Protest through Social Media by OFWs

A significant number of Overseas Filipino Workers is currently protesting the automatic integration of PhP550 terminal fee into flight tickets starting October 1, 2014, as per a memo order signed on June 24, 2014 between the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) and the international air carriers. OFWs are lawfully exempt from paying the terminal fee. The PhP 550 charged to OFWs is refundable but the process is tedious and tough.

The OFWs will be taking this objection to Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms between September 15 to 16 by actively (1) using the hashtag #NOTO550, (2) using a unified profile photo, and (3) posting protest fan signs or photos, (4) signature campaign to petition the MIAA and DOTC, among others. The protest, named “Global Social Media Protest against Terminal Fee Integration” will be spearheaded by the Pinoy Expats/OFW Blog Awards, (PEBA, Inc.), an NGO active on social media that is focused on the welfare of OFWs. PEBA, Inc has members from 70 countries and territories worldwide and has 171,000 Facebook followers to date.

The organization released the unified profile photo and many OFWs are already using it in support for the protest. The OFWs assert that the integration of the terminal fee into flight tickets is against Republic Act No. 8042 or the Migrant Workers Act of 1995, section 35 which provides that OFWs are exempted from paying the travel tax and airport fee.

According to Kenji Solis, one of the volunteers of PEBA from Saudi Arabia, no consultations were made among OFWs and OFW groups before the signing of the order. The protest will be a global plea to defer, if not to stop the implementation of the order pending the discussion for a fair solution that will not hurt the OFWs. PEBA believes that the refund process is a burden to OFWs as an additional cue to the already many counters that they line up to at the airport before leaving the country. Also, the documentation requirement for the refund is tough, leading to the chance of not having it refunded by many OFWs at all. PEBA thinks that this (1) financially impairs the OFWs especially the low-income earning group (domestic helpers, laborers, janitors, food servers), (2) and that the un-refunded money will not necessarily benefit back the OFWs and will possibly fall prey to corruption.

PEBA, Inc, along with other social media sites, including Blas Ople Center, Philippine Migrant Workers Right, Filipino Migrant Worker’s Group, the OFW Family party list and the Global OFW Voices, calls for a comprehensive discussion with MIAA, the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) and other government agencies to arrive at an acceptable method to exempt the OFWs right at the flight ticket ‘s point of purchase especially purchases made online and those bought outside the Philippines. PEBA, Inc’s membership has presence in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Hongkong, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Libya, Oman, Lebanon, Jordan, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, USA, South Africa, Thailand, Italy, France, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, China, and other countries and territories.

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The owner of the video says the fangs of the snake was removed so they cannot bite the children.

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1. Against Republic Act 10022

The R.A. 10022 as amended read as follows: SEC. 35. Exemption from Travel Tax, Documentary Stamp and Airport Fee. - All laws to the contrary notwithstanding, the migrant workers shall be exempt from the payment of travel tax and airport-fee upon proper showing of proof entitlement by the POEA.

Sabi ni Raymund L. ng Jeddah Saudi Arabia: “Basic logic lang eh example nagnakaw siya tapos nahuli kaya ibinalik niya, does it acquit him of his crime? Same thing sa batas na di dapat maningil o pagbayarin ng terminal fee ang mga OFWs tapos ngayon sisingilin at isasauli.. Eh kung ganyang logic nila parang sinabi mo na pwedeng magnakaw ng bilyon-bilyon sa gobyerno at pag nahuli ka isasauli mo at wala ng kaso kasi isinauli mo naman.”

2. Not all Employer will Pay OFWs Air Ticket

a) Not all. In countries like United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Singapore and many others, as commenters expressed that they are the one paying for their air tickets. The sponsors only cover the payment once you are on exit or your contract ends.

b) Family Case, where the family stays abroad with the OFW. The OFW shoulder the cost not related to planeticket and sometimes even more depending on what the OFW and the employer agreed to.

c) Some employers give the money to employee and employee will purchase the ticket, now with terminal, they haveto pay extra for the P550

d) During Emergency Leave or Vacation, employees usually pay for their air tickets.

Sabi ni Clarita, a caregiver based in Israel: “Hindi po employer ang bumibili ng ticket naming,sa halos 9 years ko na dito sa Israel, kada bakasyon ko, ako ang bumibili ngticket. Sasagutin lang ng employer ko ang airplane ticket cost kung finishcontract na ako.”

Sabi ni Mel from Dammam, Saudi Arabia:”Fix na rate ang binibigay sa amin ngemployer, kung pick season, mas lalong mag-aabono na kami ng pambayad niyan saair tickets kasi may terminal fee pa.”

3. Money (P550) TerminalFee is already a one day hard earned salary to many OFWs.

Sabi ni Josie ng Doha Qatar: “Samin po na mga kasambahay, isang araw nanaming pinagpaguran yang P550 na yan, halos 18-20 hours na kaming pagod niyanpara lamang ibayad sa terminal fee tapos hindi mo na ipaparefund”

4. Forms? So many forms.

Sabi ni Saysonic, an OFW based in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia: “The forms and many requirements is not in line with PNoy's tuwid na daan wherein he wants all government services to shorten the processes so they can serve more people...however, yung forms na ipapafill-up sa atin in refunding the Terminal Fee is a waste of time plus the fact na nagdagdag ka pang papaswelduhang empleyado sa counter ng refunds.”

5. Long Lines? Which line has a longer Queue, Terminal Fee or OEC verification?

If you want to eliminate longer lines by including the terminal fee in air tickets and then ask OFWs to refund, you should observe at the NAIA counter. Mas mahaba ang linya, ang verification sa OEC, prior to immigration counter kaysa sa linya ng nagbabayad ng Terminal Fee. Now,imagine those OFWs lining up for refund? The long lines at the OEC verification is quick, because it requires only stamping, what more yung may mga papers and documents to fill and present and to be checked?

Sabi ni Beverly from Dubai, UAE: Can they please confirm their figures na 25% lng ang OFWs na gumagamit ng airport. The highest concentration is here in the Middle East na at least every one or two years umuuwi? Halos lahat OFW. Compared sa mga hindi OFW na US or Canada based na kung ilang taon bago umuuwi. I really think if they have a truthful numberkung ilan ang OFW airport users (international flights ratio lang) that alone will show na hindi efficient solution yun to trim down the cues.

6. Refund? Why pay? Why not make a SOLUTION at the point of purchase?

MIAA will pay the airline carriers P150M annually for collecting the terminal fee. Why not at the point of purchase na kung saan bibili ka pa lang ng ticket ay malalaman na nasa abroad ka at OFW ka? There are many measures na pwedeng magagawan ng paraan. IP address when purchase online. Country location when purchasing the air tickets abroad. Proof of being an OFW, can be passport, company ID, old OEC, or simply ask if OFW or not.

7. Computation: Refund and No Refund

If there are 4,000 OFWs leaving the countrydaily: 4,000 x 550 = P2,200.000 How many counters do they have to set-up afterimmigration booth? 2, 4, 6, 10 counters? How many counters ang naka set up saOEC verification, 2 counters. 2 counters sa nagbabayad ng terminal fee and theysaid na makakasave sila ng P50M because of this. How much expenses will theyincur sa REFUND counters?

If there are 1,000 OFWs that will notrefund daily, assuming yan na lang kaliit ang ayaw mahassle, 1,000 x P550 =P550,000. Half Million Pesos daily, in 30 days, P16.5M!!!

8. Airport Scenario OnDeparture: Maiiwan ng Eroplano o Nagmamadali, Madaming Bata.

Dalawa among 3 requirements sa pagrefund sa Departure Area.(section VII item29.i.1and 3).. COPY OF PASSENGER TICKET... at yung PRESENTATION OF BOARDING PASS... magkaibang words ang ginamit.. yung una COPY at yung pangalawa PRESENTATION. Mangangailangang ixerox pa sa loob ng departure area ang Passenger Ticket ang sabi - COPY. We all know na pag nasa loob na ng Departure area di ka na pwede lumabas pagkalampas ng Immigration Counter.. or even if eh lalabas ka pa ba para magpaxerox lang.. kung meron man sa loob

Sabi ni Kathy G. based in Kuwait: “Sa aking experience wala pang PILA ng Terminal Fee refund madami ng naiiwanan ng eroplano. Madaming pila ang dadaanan mo bago ka makapunta ng Boarding Area. Kung after Immigration ang refund, at konti nlng ang oras mo bago ang Depature time hindi mo na gugustuhin na magrefund lalo na kung may kasama kang mga bata na pipila.”

9. If the OFW will not Refund, Where will it go?

How will the government accountfor the unclaimed refunds? Where will it go?

Sabi ni Fidel C. an OFW based in Riyadh Saudi Arabia: “The many 'irregularities' that trapped so many people in the government to become corrupt, it is not hard to understand that funds collected and may not all be refunded accordingly will find its way to fund other corrupt practices. The circular that integrates the terminal fees into the purchase of tickets and then to be refunded is JUST one way to make money for a hidden agenda, like funds for the upcoming elections, extra expenses to win peoples' votes etc. since The 1987 constitution has been changed, it also opened vast opportunities for making laws that have loopholes in their processes. More people came to politics and the budget bloomed sky high for their salaries and wages. All from people's taxes and yet those in power can simply manipulate these laws...and are they themselves the first to be corrupt....SO. Where else will these funds go??? Projects ?? You can't blame the whole world to think that this circular is intended for other reasons and the terminal fees and it's circular of integration is one covert conspiracy under the guise of a Legalized tool of corruption. Just look who is watching..he may be the brains of this all and if it fails, only those below will be blamed.”

10. No Consultation to OFWs.

OFWs are one of the sectors that will be greatly affected by this policy measure,but there was no dialogue or consultation that was conducted before this circular was signed. Nagmuro-muro sila, sila-sila lang hindi man lang tayo sinabihan pero tayo ang magbabayad! Ganyan ba ang demokrasya? Ganyan pa sa Aquino government? Palagay namin hindi. So why allow this to be implemented?

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The following are the POLO directories from different major cities in Asia, Middle East, and Europe from POEA and DOLE sites. Changes may occur. Please verify.

Directory - Philippine Overseas Labor Offices

POLO Abu Dhabi
Philippine Embassy, Villa # 8, St. No. 8, Sector 94, Zone 2, Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi, UAE
polo_abudhabi@dole.gov.ph / poloauh@yahoo.com
(9712) 639-0024(DL) / 658-2889 / 639-0023
Key Officials
Details
Ophelia N. Almenario
Labor Attache II
Tel No: (9712) 639-0024 (DL) / 658-2889 / 639-0023
Fax No: (9712) 639-0025
Email: POLO_ABUDHABI@DOLE.GOV.PH; poloauh@yahoo.com
Delia S. Palomar
Labor Attaché I
Tel No:
Fax No:

POLO Alkhobar
Philippine Overseas Labor Office, P.O. Box 94366, Riyadh 11693, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
polo_alkhobar@dole.gov.ph / polo_ero@yahoo.com
(9663)894-1846 / 894-2890, (9665) 01269742 (hotline)
Key Officials
Details
Alejandro A. Padaen
Labor Attache II
Tel No: (9663) 894-1846 / 894-2890/ (9665) 01269742 (hotline)
Fax No: (9663) 899-5714
Email: POLO_ALKHOBAR@DOLE.GOV.PH; polo_ero@yahoo.com

POLO Bahrain
Philippine Embassy, Villa 939 Road 3220, Blk 334, Mahooz Area, Kingdom of Bahrain
polo_bahrain@dole.gov.ph / polobahrain@yahoo.com
(973)177-40951 / 177-21234 / 177-40139 / 177-40751
Key Officials
Details
Felixberta N. Romero
Labor Attache II
Tel No: (973) 177-40951 / 177-21234; 177-40751 / 177-40139
Fax No: (973) 177-40829
Email: POLO_BAHRAIN@DOLE.GOV.PH; polobahrain@yahoo.com

POLO Brunei Darrusalam
Philippine Embassy, Simpang 336, Diplomatic Enclave, Kampung Kianggeh Jalan Kebangsaan, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam
polo_brunei@dole.gov.ph / Carl_Brunei@yahoo.com
(6732) 237-052 (DL) / 236-981 Hotline: 874-1972 / 883-0933
Key Officials
Details
Aurea Estrada
OIC, Welfare Officer
Tel No: (6732) 237-052 (DL); (6732) 236-981
Fax No: (6732) 236-980
Email: POLO_BRUNEI@DOLE.GOV.PH; Carl_Brunei@yahoo.com

POLO Dubai
Philippine Overseas Labor Office, Beirut Street No. 35A Al Qusais 3, Community 234, , Dubai UAE
polo_dubai@dole.gov.ph / polodxb@emirates.net.ae
(9714) 220-7011 / 265-9974
Key Officials
Details
Delmer R. Cruz
Labor Attache II
Ma. Corazon Venus N. Abad
Labor Attache I
Tel No: (9714) 220-7011 / 265-9974
Fax No: (9714) 220-7277 / 220-7400 (OWWA)
Email: POLO_DUBAI@DOLE.GOV.PH; polodxb@emirates.net.ae

POLO Geneva
Philippine Mission to the United Nations, 47 Avenue Blanc 1202 Geneva, Switzerland
polo_switzerland@dole.gov.ph / ycporschie@yahoo.com
(4122) 716-1930
Key Officials
Details
Ma. Celeste M. Valderrama
Labor Attache II
Tel No: (4122) 716-1930
Fax No: (4122) 738-7513
Email: POLO_SWITZERLAND@DOLE.GOV.PH; ycporschie@yahoo.com

POLO Greece
Philippine Embassy, 158 Sevastoupoleus St., Ambelokipi, Athens, Greece
polo_greece@dole.gov.ph / pologr8@otenet.gr
Telefax (30210) 698-3335
Key Officials
Details
Leonor Mabagal
OIC, Welfare Officer
Tel No: Telefax (30210) 698-3335 / 698-32165
Email: POLO_GREECE@DOLE.GOV.PH; pologr8@otenet.gr

POLO HongKong
Philippine Consulate General, 14/F United Center, 95 Queensway, Admiralty, Hongkong
polo_hongkong@dole.gov.ph
(852) 2823-8567
Key Officials
Details
Ma. Nena G. German
Labor Attache I
Tel No: (852) 2866-4882; (852) 2866-7081
Fax No: (852) 2861-3521
Email: POLO_HONGKONG@DOLE.GOV.PH
Henry P. Tianero
Labor Attache I
Tel No:
Fax No:

POLO Jeddah
Philippine Consulate General, Umm Al Qurah Street, Al Rehab District 3, P.O. Box 16254, Jeddah 21464
polo_jeddah@dole.gov.ph / polo_jeddah@yahoo.com
(9662) 676-3966
Key Officials
Details
Jainal T. Rasul, Jr.
Labor Attache II
Olivia B. Macawili
Labor Attache I
Rosario S. Mangahas
Labor Attache I
Jaybee John Vincent V. Baginda
Labor Attache I
Tel No: (9723) 544-4531 / 601-0517 / 601-0521
Fax No: (9723)544-4580 / 602-2496 (OWWA)

POLO Jordan
Philippine Overseas Labor Office, No.6, Al Thiyabat Street, TLA Al-Ali, Amman, Jordan
(9626) 535-0169 / 535-0293
Key Officials
Details
Florenda L. Herrera
Labor Attache II
Myrna C. Rosario
Labor Attache I
Tel No: (9626) 535-0169 / 535-0293
Fax No: (9626) 535-0293

POLO Kaohshiung
MECO Labor Center, 9F-2 No. 80 Grand 50 Tower, Mintzu First Road, San Min District, Kaohsuing City, Taiwan
polo_kaohshiung@dole.gov.ph / plckhh@ms65.hinet.net
(8867)398-2475 / 398-7078
Key Officials
Details
Aniceta G. Duena
OIC, Welfare Officer
Tel No: (8867) 398-2475 / 398-7078
Fax No: (8867) 398-0541

POLO Korea
Philippine Embassy, No. 5-1 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
seoul@dole.gov.ph / polokor@kornet.net
(822)3785-3634 / 35
Key Officials
Details
Felicitas Q. Bay
Labor Attache II
Tel No: (822) 3785-3634 / 35
Fax No: (822) 3785-3624

POLO Kuala Lumpur
Philippine Embassy, No. 1 Changkat Kia Peng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
polo_malaysia@dole.gov.ph / polokualalumpur@myjaing.net
(603) 2145-9485 / 2142-5299 / 2143-3361
Key Officials
Details
Elizabeth Marie R. Estrada
Labor Attache II
Nelia A. Olivera
Labor Attache I
Tel No: (603) 2145-9485 / 2142-5299 / 2143-3361
Fax No: (603) 2143-3051

POLO Kuwait
Philippine Embassy, Block 7, St 103 Villa No 44, Jabriya, P.O. Box 26288, Code 13123, State of Kuwait
polo_kuwait@dole.gov.ph
(965) 2532-5162 (DL) / 5167 / 5164 / 2534-2109 / 2534-6507 / 2534-6508
Key Officials
Details
Cesar L. Chavez, Jr.
Labor Attache II
Tel No: (965) 2532-5162 (DL) / 5167 / 5164
Fax No: (965) 25345469
Florencia P. Ardivilla
Labor Attache I
Angelita S. Narvaez
Labor Attache I
Lily Pearl L. Guerrero
Labor Attache I
Tel No:
Fax No:

POLO Lebanon
Philippine Embassy, 1/F and 2/F Building No. 29, Plot 511, Charles Malek Avenue, Ashrafieh Beirut, Lebanon
polo_lebanon@dole.gov.ph
(9611) 204-328
Key Officials
Details
Bulyok S. Nilong
Labor Attache II
Irma S. Valiente
Labor Attache I
Tel No: (9611) 204-328
Fax No: (9611) 204-328
Email:

POLO Libya
Philippine Embassy, Gargaresh Road, Km. 7, Hay Andalous, Tripoli, Libya
polo_libya@dole.gov.ph / tripolo_pe@lttnet.net
(21821) 483-7059 (FWRC/OWWA)
Key Officials
Details
Nasser S. Mustafa
Labor Attache II
Nasser B. Munder
Labor Attache II
Tel No: (21821) 483-7059 (FWRC/OWWA)
Fax No: (96311) 611-5894
Email:

POLO London
Philippine Embassy, 6 Suffolk Street, London, SW1Y 4HG
polo_uk@dole.gov.ph / flherrera52@hotmail.com
(44207) 451-1832 / 451-1833 / 839-8039
Key Officials
Details
Joan Lourdes D. Lavilla
Labor Attache II
Tel No: (44207) 451-1832 / 451-1833 / 839-8039
Fax No: (44207) 839-7345
Email: POLO_LIBYA@DOLE.GOV.PH ; tripolo_pe@lttnet.net

POLO Macau (HK extension office)
Philippine Consulate General, Unit 1407, 14/F AIA Tower 251-A 301, Avenida Commercial de Macau, Macau SAR
polo_macau@dole.gov.ph / polo_macau@postmark.net
(853) 2871-5039
Key Officials
Details
Vivian Tornea
Labor Attache II
Tel No: (853) 2871-5039
Fax No: (853) 2871-5039

POLO Madrid
Philippine Overseas Labor Office, Calle Alcala 149, 2B, 28009, Madrid, Spain
polo_spain@dole.gov.ph / nattzroma@yahoo.com / polomadrid@telenine.es
(3491) 781-8624 / 7818626 (OWWA)
Key Officials
Details
Ma. Elvira A. Ador
OIC, Welfare Officer
Tel No: (3491) 781-8624 / 7818626 (OWWA)
Fax No: (3491) 781-8625

POLO Milan
Philippine Consulate General, Via Stromboli 1, 20144 Milan, Italy
polo_milan@dole.gov.ph
(3902) 435-11524 / 435-11529 loc 214/219
Key Officials
Details
Cynthia Lamban
OIC, Welfare Officer
Tel No: (3902) 435-11524 / 435-11529 loc 214/219
Fax No: (3902) 439-86538

POLO Oman
Philippine Embassy, P.O. Box 50420 Postal Code 115, Madeinath Qaboos, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
polo_oman@dole.gov.ph / polomuscat@yahoo.com
(96824) 605-143
Key Officials
Details
Sylvia Tolentino
OIC, Welfare Officer
Tel No: (96824) 605-143
Fax No: (96824) 605-177(POLO)/ 605-171(OWWA)

POLO Unaizah
Philippine Embassy, P.O. Box 94366, Riyadh 11693, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
polo_cro@dole.gov.ph
Key Officials
Details
Rustico SM. Dela Fuente
Labor Attache II
Tel No: (9661) 480-6593
Fax No: (9661) 480-6593

POLO Qatar
Philippine Embassy, 4040 Al-Wahda St., West Bay, Doha, State of Qatar
polo_qatar@dole.gov.ph / polodoha@qatar.net
(974) 44861-220 (DL) / 44870-487 (OWWA)
Key Officials
Details
Leopoldo B. De Jesus
Labor Attache II
Tel No: (974) 44861-220 (DL) / 44870-487 (OWWA)
Fax No: (974) 44883-858 / 44870-487 (OWWA)
Violeta D. Illescas
Labor Attache I
Tel No:
Fax No:

POLO Riyadh
Philippine Embassy, P.O. Box 94366 Riyadh 11693, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
polo_riyadh@dole.gov.ph
(9661)483-2201 to 03
Key Officials
Details
Rustico SM. Dela Fuente
Labor Attache II
Dominador Salanga
Labor Attache I
Firma P. Bantilan
Labor Attache I
Tel No: (9661) 483-2201 to 03
Fax No: (9661) 483-2204/483-2196

POLO Rome
Philippine Embassy, Via Delle Medaglie D'Oro, 112-114, 00136 Rome, Italy
polo_dole@dole.gov.ph
(3906) 397-46101 / 397-51751 (OWWA) / 397-21505 (SSS)
Key Officials
Details
Viveca C. Catalig
Labor Attache II
Tel No: (3906) 397-46101 / 397-51751 (OWWA) / 397-21505 (SSS)
Fax No: (3906) 397-46101/397-40872

POLO Singapore
Philippine Embassy, 20 Nassim Road, Singapore 258395
polo_singapore@dole.gov.ph / labattsg@signet.com.sg
(65) 6835-3780 / 6733-2991 / 6834-1690 / 6732-7509 (OWWA)
Key Officials
Details
Vicente M. Cabe
Labor Attache II
Tel No: (65) 6835-3780 / 6733-2991 / 6834-1690 / 6732-7509 (OWWA)
Fax No: (65) 6732-5789
Melissa C. Mendizabal
Labor Attache I
Tel No:
Fax No:

POLO Taichung
MECO Labor Center, Cathay Insurance Chung Gang Bldg., 4/F, Suite 2A, Min Chuan Road cor. Taichung Gang Road, Taichung City, Taiwan
polo_taichung@dole.gov.ph / meco_plc@msa.hinet.net
(88642)302-9089 / 302-9093 (OWWA)
Key Officials
Details
Aniceta G. Deuna
OIC, Welfare Office
Tel No: (88642) 302-9089 / 302-9093 (OWWA)
Fax No: (88642) 302-9091 / 302-9095 (OWWA)

POLO Taipei
MECO Labor Center 11F, 176 Chang Chun Road, Chung Shan District,10479 Taipei City, Taiwan
polo_taipei@dole.gov.ph / mlctpi@ms65.hinet.net
(8862)250-79803 to 04 / 250-79812
Key Officials
Details
Llewelyn D. Perez
Labor Attache
Tel No: (8862) 250-79803 / 04 / 250-79812
Fax No: (8862) 250-79805

POLO Tokyo
Philippine Embassy, 1-15-5 Roppongi Minato-Ku, Tokyo,Japan
polo_tokyo@dole.gov.ph / polotky@inter.net
(813) 5562-1573 / 5562-1574 / 5562-1600 (OWWA)
Key Officials
Details
Clifford A. Paragua
Labor Attache II
Tel No: (813) 5562-1574 / 1600 / 1573(OWWA)
Fax No: (813) 5545-3447

POLO Washington D.C.
Philippine Embassy, 1600 Massachusetts Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036
polo_usa@dole.gov.ph
(1202) 467-9425 to 26 (DL)
Key Officials
Details
Angel L. Borja, Jr.
Labor Attache II
Tel No: (1202) 467-9425 to 26 (DL)
Fax No: (1202) 887-5830

POLO Australia
Philippine Embassy, No. 1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600, Australia
labattvic@yahoo.com
(612)6273-8882
Key Officials
Details
Rodolfo M. Sabulao
Labor Attache II
Tel No: (612) 6273-8882
Fax No: (612) 62733984

POLO Syria
Philippine Embassy, 56 Hamze IBM Abdul Mutaleb Street, West Mezzeh, Damascus, Syria
(96311) 612-5138 / 613-2626
Key Officials
Details
Julian Vasquez
OWWA Administrative Staff
Tel No: (96311) 612-5138 / 613-2626
Fax No: (96311) 611-5894

POLO Toronto
Philippine Consulate General, 161 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 801, Toronto, Ontario M4P 1J5 Canada
atyourservice@polocanada.org / labatt@polocanada.org.
(1416) 975-8252
Key Officials
Details
Leonida V. Romulo
Labor Attache II
Tel No: (1416) 975-8252
Fax No: (1416) 975-8277

POLO Vancouver
Philippine Consulate General, Philippine Overseas Labor Office, 410-675 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6B 1N2
(1604) 682-5770
Key Officials
Details
Jaime P. Gimenez
Labor Attache II
Tel No: (1604) 682-5770
Fax No: (1604) 692-0887

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Ang mga nabanggit na Mothers/ Fathers and Children cases ay kailangang makipag-ugnayan sa Embahada upang maisaayos ang kanilang exit visa at agarang pag-uwi sa Pilipinas.

1.	Abas, Jehan Tuansi	35.	Hilario, Maria Luisa P.
2.	Abdul, Rahima Pasagi	36.	Jabunan, Yasmeen
3.	Abdula, Zakiah Abo	37.	Kad, Arbaya Nasa
4.	Abdullah, Jasmin Wahab	38.	Katua, Aida Adam
5.	Ablayan, Nurmelyn Tulawie	39.	Kusain, Norma M.
6.	Adel, Ferhana	40.	Lagayan, Zainab A.
7.	Albaracin, Rodrina	41.	Lais, Marites Lapitan
8.	Ali, Minah Piang	42.	Mamadra, Janeth L.
9.	Aljas, Perlita L.	43.	Mawanay, Maricel
10.	Anas, Mary Jane	44.	Miguel, Marsima
11.	Annudin, Elma	45.	Muhajili, Sakur
12.	Arnaldo, Alelyn A.	46.	Nadjala, Harida
13.	Askalani, Sharhata Hassan	47.	Nicanor, Farhana
14.	Atong, Akrima	48.	Orteza, Jane
15.	Anuddin, Elma Arakani	49.	Palma, Joanne A.
16.	Aldea, Wella	50.	Pangcoga, Fatmah Amor
17.	Basilio, Hardiolyn G.	51.	Polwa, Norma M.
18.	Barra, Naima Comadug	52.	Rahman, Norhata
19.	Biason, Elsie Cobal	53.	Radzak, Heria U.
20.	Bornales, Rowena	54.	Radzak, Sally F.
21.	Compania, Suraida Usman	55.	Salim, Sapia U.
22.	Dela Cruz, Analisa Sampayan	56.	Sandron, Aniza Benito
23.	Delos Santos, Francia	57.	Sansaluna, Fatima
24.	De Sales Apple Arnieden Ros	58.	Siena, Jennifer
25.	De Chavez, Ronnie	59.	Sumagka, Asnah
26.	Druog, Jelyn D.	60.	Sunggay, Hyra Alon
27.	Enter, Haniah Api	61.	Tadaya, Pepito M.
28.	Flores, Katherine Joy Cadorna	62.	Tasil, Sarita Muslimin
29.	Gacula, Kristy Joy Estrada	63.	Trono, Lorena P.
30.	Gampar, Analyn Mohammed	64.	Tuliao, Emelita
31.	Gonatice, Annie	65.	Utto, Salima A.
32.	Granada, Irene A.	66.	Wahab, Sittie Galmak
33.	Hajan, Mudzrifa Amih	67.	Wallahu, Nur-in Ibrahim
34.	Hataya, Hayria Odiang	68.	Yaun, Maria Rodita

Mangyari lang tumawag kaagad kay Mr. Donald Fermin sa mga numerong 0509778651, 0114803662 at 0114801918, o di kaya’y mag-email sa rype@riyadhpe.com

Ang mga nabanggit na Mothers/ Fathers and Children cases ay kailangang makipag-ugnayan sa Embahada upang maisaayos ang kanilang exit visa at agarang pag-uwi sa Pilipinas.

Ang mga Mothers/Fathers and Children cases na wala sa talaan ngunit maaaring hindi pa natatawagan ng Embahada ay inaanyayahan ding agad na tumawag sa mga nabanggit na numero.

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THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE BUREAU OF CUSTOMS AND BALIKBAYAN BOX

August 19, 2015, 9:34 am

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1. WHAT ARE “BALIKBAYAN BOXES”?

Balikbayan Boxes are packages of personal effects and/or “pasalubongs” sent by Filipinos residing or working abroad to their families or relatives in the Philippines to enhance Philippine tradition and culture for the promotion and preservation of strong family ties through love and caring expressed in gift-giving.

2. WHAT ARE ALLOWED IN “BALIKBAYAN BOXES”?

Non-commercial goods or goods not in commercial quantity strictly for personal use only, such as: wearing apparel, clothing, foodstuffs/grocery items/canned goods; the value of which must not exceed US$500.00.

3. HOW OFTEN CAN FILIPINOS RESIDING OR WORKING ABROAD SEND A “BALIKBAYAN BOX” TO THEIR FAMILIES AND RELATIVES IN THE PHILIPPINES?

One consignor/sender is allowed to send one (1) box during a six (6) -month period.

4. WHAT IS A CONSOLIDATED DOOR-TO-DOOR SHIPMENT?

Two (2) or more balikbayan boxes from two (2) or more individual consignors/senders abroad, assembled and consolidated at one point of origin/exportation and shipped together under a single master ocean bill of lading or master airway bill by a freight forwarder/consolidator to its breakbulk/consolidator agent in the Philippines.

5. WHO IS ALLOWED TO CONSOLIDATE “BALIKBAYAN BOXES” ABROAD?

A foreign freight forwarding entity/ consolidator duly licensed and registered with the Philippine consular office.

6. WHO IS ALLOWED TO RELEASE A CONSOLIDATED DOOR-TO-DOOR SHIPMENTS FROM THE PHILIPPINE BUREAU OF CUSTOMS?

The Philippine agent/representative of a freight forwarder/consolidator named in a master bill of lading or master airway bill as consignee of a consolidated shipment duly licensed by the Philippine Shippers’ Bureau (PSB) of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

7. ARE THE “BALIKBAYAN BOXES OPENED BY THE PHILIPPINE CUSTOMS?

Yes, a 100% examination of the consolidated shipment is required by law:

To protect the legitimate interests of consignors/senders and their consignees, in particular, and the transacting public, in general;
To protect the interest of the government;
To prevent and suppress smuggling and other fraud upon customs.

8. WHERE CAN WE CHECK AND VERIFY THE LIST OF LEGITIMATE AND PHILIPPINE SHIPPERS’ BUREAU-ACCREDITED FREIGHT FORWARDERS/BROKERS?

Verification can be made with the Philippine Shippers’ Bureau (PSB) under the Department of Trade and Industry on their website: www.dti.gov.ph/consumerwelfare/accreditationoffreightforwarders/listofaccredited or by calling these numbers during office hours: (632) 7513304 or (632) 7513307, contact person: Mr. Jun Bernal.

9. WHO DELIVERS THE “BALIKBAYAN BOXES” TO THE ULTIMATE CONSIGNEES/RECIPIENTS?

10. WHAT CAUSES THE DELAY/NON-DELIVERY OF THE BOXES TO THEIR ULTIMATE CONSIGNEES?

Any of the following can cause delays/non-delivery of “balikbayan boxes” to their ultimate consignees:

Unforseen circumstances and/or natural calamity like typhoon that sets back the arrival of cargo carrying vessels;
Consolidated shipments are tainted by:

Undeclared and/or misdeclared goods;
Banned or regulated cargoes like firearms and ammunitions, prohibited drugs, pornographic materials, gambling materials/apparatus;
Goods in commercial quantity;

Consolidated shipments that are abandoned by the Philippine agent/ representative/ broker for reasons of non-remittance of funds by the foreign freight forwarding entity/ consolidator.

11. ARE COMPLETELY-KNOCKED DOWN (CKD) MOTORCYCLES OR PART OF MOTOR VEHICLES (ALSO KNOWN AS CHOP-CHOP MOTORCYCLES OR VEHICLES) THAT ARE FOR PERSONAL USE, ALLOWED IN “BALIKBAYAN” BOXES?

No, these are not allowed in “Balikbayan” Boxes. These are not considered personal effects or household good and are thus treated differently; other documentary requirements are needed for these to be brought into the Philippines without which these vehicles cannot be registered with the land Transportation Office (LTO).

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OFW BUSINESS? TRY THIS FREE and POPULAR BUSINESS COURSES FROM TRC!

August 3, 2014, 3:03 pm

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WHAT IS TRC?

TRC o Technology Resource Center is under the management of the Dept of Science and Technology (DOST) and a project by the Philippine government.

(Para matulungan ang mga micro, small at medium enterprises, ang TRC ay laging gumagawa ng mga hands-on at personalized na mga training at programa.

Ang kahit sinuman, OFWs o kahit ordinaryong mamamayan at kahit di nakatapos ng elementarya o high school ay pwedeng pumunta araw-araw upang magtraining sa mahigit isandaang mga in-demand na kurso na kanilang mapipili.)

What are the Courses they Offer?

These are some of the courses that they offer and the hours needed to complete.

BUSINESS OPERATION MANAGEMENT

· Accounting and Record Keeping (15hrs/2 days)

· Advance Course on Janitorial Services (15 hrs/2 days)

· Basic Course on Waitering and Bartending (15hrs/2 days)

· Canteen Management and Operation (15 hrs/2 days)

· Design and Operation of Water Refilling Station Business (15 hrs/2days)

· Establishing your own Gas/Filling Station (7.5 hrs/1 day)

· How to Operate and Manage a Money Changing Business (15 hrs/days)

· How to Start and Manage an Internet Café (15 hrs/2 days)

· How to Start and Manage a PreSchool (15 hrs/2 days)

· How to Start and Manage a Janitorial Services (15 hrs/2 days)

· Franchising A Business (7.5 hours/1 day)

· Operating a Laundry Shop Business (Small Scale)

· Operating a Laundry and Management of Gym and SPA (15 hrs/ 2 days)

· Operating and Managing a Drugstore Enterprise (15 hours/2 days)

· Organizing a Party or Fanfare Business (15 hrs/2 days)

· Meat Shop Management and Meat Cutting (15 hours/2 days)

· Setting up Hardware and Construction Supply (15 hours/2 days)

· Setting up Travel Agency (7.5 hrs/1 day)

· Coffe Shop Management and Operation (15 hrs/ 2days)

FOOD BUSINESS

· Affordable Bakery Products (22.5 hrs/ 3 days)

· Assorted Brownies, Cookies and Bars (15hrs/ 2 days)

· Baked Christmas Goodies (15hrs/ 2 days)

· Banana Processing (7.5 hrs/ 1 day)

· Basic Cake Decorating (15 hrs/ 2 days)

· Basic Culinary Principles and Techniques (22.5 hrs/ 3 days)

· Carinderia Food Services (15 hrs/ 2 days)

· Chinese Dimsum (15hrs/ 2 days)

· Chocolate and Assorted Candies (15hrs/ 2 days)

· Coconut Processing (15hrs/ 2 days)

· Commercial Breadmaking and Bakery Management (30 hrs/ 4 days)

· Commercial Scale Processing of Deboned Bangus (15 hrs/ 2 days)

· Fish Processing (15hrs/ 2 days)

· Fish Snack Products (15hrs/ 2 days)

· Flavored and Fortified Juice (7.5 hrs/ 1 day)

· Elegant Fondant Cakes (15 hrs/ 2 days)

· Fruit Juices and Purees ( 15 hrs/ 2 days)

· Home Bakeshop Specialty Products (30 hrs/ 4 days)

· How to be a Canteen Concessionaire (18 hrs/ 3 days)

· International Cuisine (Asian & European) (15hrs/ 2 days)

· Mango Processing (15 hrs/ 2 days)

· Popular Chinese Pastries (15 hrs/ 2 days)

· Processing of Chicharon and Other Pork By-Products (15hrs/ 2 days)

· Sorbetes (Commercial Production) (15hrs/ 2 days)

· Soft Served Ice Cream (15hrs/ 2 days)

· Soybean Processing (15hrs/ 2 days)

· Specialty Cakes and Pastries (15hrs/ 2 days)

AGRI BUSINESS

· Animal Feed Formulation (18 hrs/ 3 days)

· Bonsai Culture (15 hrs/ 2 days)

· Broiler Production (Meat Type Chicken) (18hrs/ 3 day)

· Comprehensive Mushroom Growing ( 28 hrs / 4 days)

· Cutflower Production (15 hrs/ 2 days)

· Duck Raising (15 hrs/ 2 days)

· Gamefowl Breeding and Conditioning (15 hrs/ 2 days)

· Goat and Sheep Raising (15 hrs/ 2 days)

· HomeBased Hydroponics for High-Value

· Vegetable Production (15hrs/ 2 days)

· Honeybee Cutlure (15hrs/ 2 days)

· Layer Production (Table Egg) (18 hrs/ 3 days)

· Mango Production (with Improved Flower Induction) and Post-harvest Handling and Storage Technology (18 hrs/ 3 day)

· Ornamental Plants Production & Practical Landscaping (15hrs/ 2 days)

· Poultry Health Mangement

· (Broilers, Layers, Quails and Ducks) (7.5 hrs/ 1 day)

· Quail Raising (7.5 hrs/ 1 day)

· Swine Production (30 hrs/ 5 days)

AQUA BUSINESS

· Breeding and Culture of Freshwater Aquarium Fishes (15 hrs/ 2 days)

· Current Option for Intensive Prawn Farming (15 hrs/ 2 days)

· Intensive Culture of Tilapia in Tanks (15 hrs/ 2 days)

· Mud Crab (Alimango)Juvenile Rearing, Fattening and Grow-out (15 hrs/ 2 days)

· Semi-Intensive Culture of Milkfish (15 hrs/ 2 days)

· Tilapia Culture (18 hrs/ 3 days)

CHEMICAL BUSINESS

· Aromatic and Decorative Candle Making (15 hrs/2 days)

· Coconu7t Mini-Oil Milling and Refining (15 hrs/ 2 days)

· Electroplating (3 hrs/ 4 days)

· Herbal and Bath Soap Making (15 hrs/ 2 days)

· Jewelry Appraisal and Pawnshop Operation (15 hrs/2 days)

· Laundry Soap and Detergent Making (15 hrs/2 days)

· Perfumes and Colognes (7.5 hrs/ 1 day)

· Photography (Basic or Advanced) (15 hrs/ 2 days)

· Silkscreen Printing (30 hrs/ 3 days)

· Skin Care Products (15 hrs/ 2 days)

· Transparent Soap (7.5 hrs/ 1 day)

CRAFTS AND OTHERS

· Acupressure Therapy (Scientific Body Massage) (15 hrs/ 2 days)

· Aromatherapy (15 hrs/2 days)

· Basic Interior Design (15 hrs/ 2 days)

· Chinese Tuina Therapy (with sports massage) (15 hrs/ 2 days)

· Christmas Decors (15 hrs/ 2 days)

· Corsage and Bouquet Making (15 hrs/ 2 days)

· Creative Food Packaging (15 hrs/ 2 days)

· Decorative Metallic Paint Finishing for Novelty Items (15 hrs/ 2 days)

· Export Quality Novelty Items from Handmade Paper (15 hrs/ 2 days)

· Fresh Flower Arrangement and Flower Shop Operation (22.5 hrs/ 3 days)

· Gift Wrapping for Christmas and other Occassions and Corporate Giveaways (15 hrs/ 2 days)

· Hair Trimming, Perming, Dyeing and Make-up Technology (15 hrs/ 2 days)

· Handmade Paper Making (15 hrs/ 2 days)

· How to Make Fashion Accessories (15 hrs/ 2 days)

· How to Transfer Photo & Design on Ceramics, Glassware and Plasticware (15 hrs/ 2 days)

· Japanese Shiatsu Therapy (15 hrs/2 days)

· Novelty Giveaways for Special Occasions (15 hrs/ 2 days)

· Paper Recycling (7.5 hrs/ 1 day)

· Paper Recycling (with Novelty Paper Products) ( 15 hrs/ 2 days)

· Reflexology (15 hrs/ 2 days)

· Resin Bonded Art wares (15 hrs/ 2 days)

· Traditional Thai Massage (15 hrs/ 2 days)

· Therapeutic Massage (Swedish Style) (15 hrs/ 2 days)

· Trendy Balloons Décor (4 hrs/ ½ day

· Basic Wood Framing (15 hrs/ 2 days)

T hey have a Kabuhayan Package

REGISTER OR MAGPAREHISTRO DITO

or visit their FACEBOOK PAGE

here!

https://www.facebook.com/trc.dost

HOW LONG IS IT TO FINISH THE COURSE?

There are night and daytime classes, depends on the schedule that will suit your free and convenient time.

(May mga klase po na panggabi, meron din pong pang-araw, depende sa inyong schedule. Sa gabi po merong 5:00PM hanggang 9:00PM. Sa araw naman po may 9AM hanggang 5:00PM Bawat buwan may kurso silang inooffer. Maginquire lamang po sa kanilang contact details sa ibaba o sa kanilang Facebook page dito. May mga klase po na ilang oras lamang, kalahating araw o merong tumatagal ng isang buong linggo.)

HOW MUCH IS THE FEE?

Depende po sa kursong inyong mapipili, meron po silang P1,500+ hanggang P4,000+. Depende sa tagal ng klase. Mag-inquire lamang po sa kanilang Facebook Page dito

DITO PO PWEDENG IDOWNLOAD ANG BUONG LISTAHAN NG MGA KURSO NA PWEDENG MAPAG-ARALAN

Technology Utilization Commercialization Services Group

trc_tucsg@dost.gov.ph

(632) 822-54-18 loc 601

Technology and Livelihood Information Dissemination Group

tlidsg@yahoo.com

(632) 822-50-87

(632) 822-54-18 loc 201, 208, 209, 210

Corporate Support Services Group

aad_trc@yahoo.com

(632) 822-14-200

Website Administrator

trc_webadmin@dost.gov.ph

(632) 822-07-41

Some of the videos that will be shown and downloadable so you can watch it all along the course study.

All photos and videos are property of TRC

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POE AND ESCUDERO LEADING THE SURVEY BY PULSE ASIA

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Via GMA NEWS

"Senator Grace Poe continued to lead in Pulse Asia's presidential preference surveys.

In a survey commissioned by a private group and initially released to The Manila Times, independent candidate Poe got 39 percent. The results were published on Tuesday.

Opposition leader Vice President Jejomar Binay received 24 percent while administration standard bearer Mar Roxas got 21 percent. On the other hand, Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago had 11 percent.

The survey conducted from October 18 to 29 asked 3,400 respondents all over the country who they would vote for President if ever the elections were held today.

The October survey results had a margin of error of plus or minus 1.7 percent and was conducted days after the filing of certificates of candidacy of those seeking elective posts in 2016.

Poe’s running mate, Senator Francis Escudero topped the vice presidential preference survey with 43 percent.

Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr. came next with 21 percent, followed by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano with 11 percent.

The administration bet, Camarines Sur Rep. Leni Robredo got 7 percent while Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV received 6 percent."