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As 2010 Draws Near, Will OFWs Be Again Victimized by Political Agenda?

August 22nd, 2009

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Part of his political campaign for the 2010 national elections or not, stronger protection for OFWs is being urged by Senator Manuel “Mar” Roxas.

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Think Several Times Before Working Abroad

August 20th, 2009

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For all those wishing to work abroad particularly in the Middle East and particularly Filipinas, think several times before making your final decision to leave your family and home.

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OFWs and Their Vulnerability to HIV

August 18th, 2009

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Of all the Filipinos, OFWs are said to be the ones extremely vulnerable to HIV. Based on statistics, OFWs account for 32% of all our HIV and full-blown AIDS cases.

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OFWs Should Be Careful in Bringing Parcels to China

August 17th, 2009

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There are at least 180 Filipinos languishing in various jails in China like in Guangzhou, Fujian, Shanghai, Urumqi and Tibet due to drug trafficking.

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The Oppressive Remittance Charges

August 11th, 2009

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This is how TUCP or Trade Union Congress of the Philippines described the charges being applied on OFW remittances. All OFWs will certainly agree that the remittance charges are really burdensome.

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Cash Is Not The Answer To Retain BPO Workers

July 29th, 2009

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If you think that the only way to retain BPO talents and make them satisfied is to give them higher cash compensations, well, not anymore.

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PGMA’s 9th State of the Nation Address

July 27th, 2009

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Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. Before I begin my report to the nation, please join me first in a moment of prayer for President Aquino.

Senate President Enrile, Speaker Nograles, Senators, Representatives, Vice President de Castro, former President Ramos, Chief Justice Puno, Ambassadors, friends:

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New Bill to Protect the Domestic Workers in Saudi Arabia

July 26th, 2009

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If you ask a Filipino domestic worker in Saudi Arabia about his or her rights, the answer you will get will either be a deep silence or a violent reaction. Well, how can we blame them? Out of the need for his family to survive in Philippines, Filipino domestic workers set aside hardships and inhumane treatments from their employers. Because of this, it’s either they will be stunned to silence or they will be forced to extreme anger.

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