A MOU or Memorandum of Understanding was recently signed between the government of Philippines and South Korea. The pact, which was signed by Labor Secretary of the Philippines Marianito Roque and Korean Labor Minister Lee Young-Hee, might provide jobs for some 8,000 Filipinos in South Korea every year for the next three years.

The MOU, which was signed at the Blue House, was witnessed by the leaders of two countries, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and South Korea’s President Lee Myung-Bak.

The new MOU is in view of the appreciation of the government of Korea to the contribution of the Filipino workers in their society. Because of the positive comments on OFWs in Korea, the original contract term which was only for two years was extended to three years.

According to Roque, under the MOU, Filipinos will be hired in the manufacturing industry and other business sectors in South Korea.

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If jobs were lost in countries affected by the global economic crisis, the employment situation in Libya remains upbeat and highly favorable for OFWs.

This is according to Labor and Employment Secretary Marianito D. Roque. He cited a report from Labor Attache Nasser S. Mustafa of the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Tripoli which showed that various companies in Libya are currently recruiting thousands of OFWs and even expected to recruit more OFWs in the coming years.

This is a real good news for OFWs after being warned that they should not expect too high from job opportunities being offered in UAE – a country which is also struggling due to the global economic crisis.

Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in construction, oil and gas, hotels, and in the medical and other services sectors are needed in Libya, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)said.

Roque further added that this year, more than 16,000 job opportunities in Libya are available for OFWs as this country continues to be in need of foreign workers for its numerous development projects. Korean firms like Daewoo, Hyundai, and Al Nahr are currently recruiting thousands of OFWs for their development and construction projects in Libya.

“The employment prospects in Libya and nearby nations are favorable for OFWs as they continue to be the preferred choice among foreign employers,” Roque said noting that OFWs have become popular abroad not only for their skills, industry, adaptability, and facility with the English language but also especially for their cheery disposition.

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This AFP program is in compliance with the Executive Order 782, which requires all government agencies to allot 15 % of their 2009 budget to extend assistance to affected OFWs registered with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). This 15% of 2009 AFP’s budget for operating expenses will amount to P195 million according to Torres.

He added that at “At Php 8,000 per month (salary) for six months, the AFP may hire 12,188 persons.”

AFP is currently examining its various military units all over the country to determine the number of temporary personnel they can hire and what positions they can give them.

Hiring is set to start in June of this year.

Some of the jobs they can give are the following:

• Auto Mechanics
• Construction Workers
• Nurses
• Psychologists
• Clerks
• Computer Operators
• Data Encoders

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Good news for OFWs – more job opportunities and careers await you!

Several global companies engaged in massive infrastructure, energy, agriculture and other ongoing development projects in Algeria as they prefer for OFW skills and expertise.

“In the light of the host country’s impressive thrusts, the globally preferred OFWs would continue to affirm their productive contributions and are poised to increase their presence in the area substantially into the future.” This is according to Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

There are three global companies, currently engaged in massive Algerian development projects, that would prospectively need some 7,050 OFWs – Daewoo E&C of Korea, the COJAAL consortium of Japan, and SNC Lavalin of Canada.

Despite Algeria’s nationalization policy, the workers from the Philippines remain preferred and are appreciated for having significantly contributed, through their expertise and skills, to the development of Algeria.

Daewoo E&C alone need professional and skilled workers like engineers, electricians, pipe fitters, welders, carpenters and masons. The Japanese consortium of COJAAL would need OFWs for asphalting road and related infrastructure projects in Constantine and Annaba, Algeria. SNC Lavalin of Canada meanwhile needs OFWs for the construction of a water dam in Wilaya Blida.

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