Advocacy Group Warned Typhoon Victims Against Non-existent Jobs

A migrant advocacy group warned the victims of the recent typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng against non-existent jobs overseas offered by illegal recruiters.

Blas F. Ople Foundation head Susan Ople said  they have been receiving reports that there are bogus job offers in Malaysia, Maldives, Syria, and Italy that serve as a front of international drug and smuggling syndicates.

Based on the information shared by Ms Ople to the press, they have information about continuous recruitment activities by human smuggling rings in Malaysia where jobseekers were promised quick deployment on a salary deduction basis, but ended up as victims of forced labor and even prostitution.

"We call on the government to crack down on these syndicates that seek to exploit our people and gain from their miseries during these calamity-stricken times," Ms. Ople said in a press statement. Ms. Ople shared the information to serve as warning to potential victims and at the same time, to alert the authorities, particularly the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA).

Ms. Ople said the applicants must always check with the POEA to verify whether the job offers abroad are existing and the recruitment agency is legitimate or not. They can also contact the Foundation at (632) 833-5337 or email blasoplecenter@gmail.com.

For a list of licensed and accredited overseas recruitment agencies, visit the POEA website at www.poea.gov.ph.

Trabaho.com thanks its following sources:

Bukidnon Online. Ople Center warns typhoon victims against international drug and human smuggling rings. (Posted October 22, 2009) Retrieved October 26, 2009 from
http://www.bukidnononline.com/2009/10/22/ople-center-warns-typhoon-victims-against-international-drug-and-human-smuggling-rings/

del Callar, Michaela P., The Daily Tribune NGO wages campaign vs drug-mule recruiters. (Posted October 22, 2009) Retrieved October 26, 2009 from
http://www.tribune.net.ph/nation/20091022nat2.html

Ubalde, Joseph Holandes, GMANews.TV. Storm-hit Pinoys lured into non-existent jobs abroad. (Posted October 21, 2009) Retrieved October 26, 2009 from
http://www.gmanews.tv/story/175209/storm-hit-pinoys-lured-into-non-existent-jobs-abroad

JOB FAIRS AND EVENTS Job World Job Fair Roadshow by Neotrade Enterprises WHEN: November 26-27, 2009 WHERE: StarMall Alabang, Muntinlupa City

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Malacañang Recalled Eid'l Adha Holiday Declaration

Malacañang Palace recalled its earlier declaration for November 27 and 28, 2009 as national holidays and changed it to a regional holiday in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)

By virtue of Proclamation No. 1808-A, issued last October 26, 2009, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo declared November 27 and 28 as regional holidays in ARMM in celebration of the feast of Eid'l Adha (Festival of Sacrifice or Greater Eid).

The said declaration amended Proclamation No. 1808 issued last April 12, 2009 which stated that the said Muslim festival are national holidays.

In an interview, Press Secretary Cerge Remonde explained that several members of the business community appealed to Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Peter Favila because there were already so many holidays for this month of November and having so many days off would result in a severe drop in productivity. Add to this that several companies are still making up for the losses incurred from typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng.

Meanwhile, Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita said that Malacañang found out about Republic Act No. 9492 which states that the said Muslim feast is a regional holiday in ARMM. As such, they had to recall the earlier declaration.

With this, Department of Labor and Employment Secretary Marianito Roque advised the country's employers that as a result of Proclamation No. 1808-A, the pay rules for regular holidays will not apply during the said dates except in ARMM.

November 1 and 2 were declared as special non-working holidays in celebration of All Saints Day and All Souls Day. The last holiday for the month of November is Bonifacio Day, celebrated on November 30, 2009 and declared as a regular holiday.

The said recall stirred reactions among various groups, including the National Ulama Conference of the Philippines (NUCP). In an interview with NUCP Deputy Secretary General Mike Ibrahim by GMANews.tv, he said that Muslims are not confined in ARMM but are present all over the country. Sec. Gen. Ibrahim also revealed that Malacañang did not consult them when the earlier proclamation was issued and when Proc. No. 1808 was amended.

Trabaho.com thanks its following sources:

Office of the Press Secretary. Proclamation No. 1808: Declaring Eid'l Adha as a National Holiday (Posted April 12, 2009) Retrieved November 3, 2009 from
http://www.ops.gov.ph/records/issuances-proc/PROC1808.pdf

Office of the Press Secretary. Proclamation No. 1808-A: Declaring 27 and 28 November 2009 as Regional Holidays in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao In Celebration of the Feast of Eid'l Adha (Posted October 26, 2009) Retrieved November 3, 2009 from
http://www.ops.gov.ph/records/issuances-proc/PROC1808-A.pdf

Gov't declares November 27 and 28 as regional holidays only in ARMM. (Posted October 30, 2009) Retrieved November 3, 2009 from
http://www.dole.gov.ph/news/details.asp?id=N000002399

GMANews.tv. November 27, 28 holidays only in ARMM, DOLE clarifies. (Posted October 30, 2009) Retrieved November 3, 2009 from
http://www.gmanews.tv/story/175972/november-27-28-holidays-only-in-armm-dole-clarifies

Burgonio, TJ, Philippine Daily Inquirer. Holidays in ARMM only, says Palace (Posted November 1, 2009) Retrieved November 3, 2009 from
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20091101-233359/Holidays-in-ARMM-only-says-Palace

INQUIRER.net. Palace apologizes for Nov. 27, 28 holiday gaffe. (Posted November 2, 2009) Retrieved November 3, 2009 from
http://technology.inquirer.net/infotech/infotech/view/20091102-233541/Palace-apologizes-for-Nov-27-28-holiday-gaffe

Sy, Marvin, The Philippine Star. Palace apologizes for holiday recall (Posted November 3, 2009) Retrieved November 3, 2009 from
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=519978&publicationSubCategoryId=63

Legaspi, Amita, GMANews.TV. Muslims hit Palace move taking back declaration on Eid’l Adha. (Posted November 2, 2009) Retrieved November 3, 2009 from
http://www.gmanews.tv/story/176140/muslims-hit-palace-move-taking-back-declaration-on-eidl-adha

JOB FAIRS AND EVENTS Job World Job Fair Roadshow by Neotrade Enterprises WHEN: November 17-18, 2009 WHERE: Robinsons Metro East, Marcos Highway, Pasig City Job World Job Fair Roadshow by Neotrade Enterprises WHEN: November 26-27, 2009 WHERE: StarMall Alabang, Muntinlupa City

JOB ADS Primestate Ventures Inc. - Head Architect - Operations Manager - Sales & Marketing Head - Financial Analyst - Electrical Engine - Mechanical Engineer - Environmental & Sanitary Engineer - Property Analysis/ Land Acquisition Engineer - Construction Project Manager/ Engineer - Human Resource Administrator - Finance Manager Celine Marketing Corporation - Architect - Brand Associate - Accounting Supervisor - Accounting Staff/ Audit Staff - Graphic Artist - MIS Staff - Area Supervisor/ Area Manager - Store Operations Manager/ Area Supervisor - Store Supervisor/ Store Manager Bigbest Employment & Manpower Services Company - Sr. Web Designer - Sr. Lotus Notes Developer - Sr. Team Lead/Architect - Service Engineer - Sales Consultant - Barista - Cashier - Store Crew - Brand Spokesperson/Push Girl - Driver - Hr Staff - Pharmacist - Design/Project Engineer - Q & TA Engineer - QA Analyst & Inspector - Q & TA Technical Assistant - Q & TA Lab Analyst - Cafe Operations Manager - Accounting Manager - Accounting Staff - Hr Officer - Product Manager - Merchandising Manager - Graphic Artist - Computer Technician - Secretary - Promodisers - Waiter/Waitress Trabaho Client #245 - Sales Engineers R. Lapid's Chicharon - Human Resource Officer - Area Supervisor(Metro Manila-South Area and North Provincial Area) El-Mar Realty & Development Corporation - Driver - Janitor/Utility Man - All-around Building Maintenance Man - Secretary/Personal Assistant cum Nurse or Physical Therapist - Cook/Mayordomo AKATEK Group Co. Ltd. - Technical Operations Managers - Account Manager - Sales & Support Executive/Engineers (Network) - Sales & Support Executive/Engineers (Telecom) - Sales & Support Executive/Engineer (Power) - Cadet Engineers - Secretary/Admin Cybertegic,Inc. - Google And Yahoo PPC Marketing Analyst NCH Philippines - Account Consultant / Technical Support - Call Center Specialist The Empire East Elite - Real Estate Associate - Real Estate Consultant - Real Estate Sales Manager Magellan Solutions Outsourcing, Inc. - Call Center Agents - Quality Assurance Specialist - Outbound - Transcriptionists For General Voicemail Account Asian College of Science & Technology (ACSAT) - Cashier - HRM Faculty - Personal Driver - School Director - Caregiver (Male) - AVP For Academic Affairs - Business Development Officer - Marketing Officers / Staff - Com. Sci/I.T. Instructor - Healthcare Instructor

DOLE Begins Inspection of Hazardous Workplaces for Holiday Season

In order to ensure safe working environment for employees, employers, and the general public, the Department of Labor and Employment  DOLE) has started inspecting ‘highly hazardous establishments’ to prevent the incidence of accidents in the coming holiday season.

DOLE Secretary Marianito D. Roque said in a press release that they will closely scrutinize establishments like pyrotechnic factories, hospitals, those in the construction industry, and firms employing women and children.

Earlier, Sec. Roque directed all the DOLE regional offices to conduct a sustained and stringent inspection of the hazardous establishments from Oct. 1 to Nov. 30, 2009 as provided for by DOLE Administrative Order No. 325, series of 2009.

DOLE inspectors will see if the establishments they visit are complying not only with labor standards but also with health and safety rules to deter the incidence of accidents.

Sec. Roque stressed, however, that DOLE inspectors will visit establishments only until Nov. 30. Thereafter, all inspection activities will be suspended until Jan. 15, 2010 to avoid the notion that the inspectors may just be soliciting gifts from employers.

With this, he warned employers, especially of small enterprises, against individuals who may pose as labor inspectors to exact money or gifts from them during the holiday season. Sec. Roque urged employers to report to the nearest DOLE office in case individuals visit their worksites to conduct an inspection during the holidays.

Trabaho.com thanks its following sources:

DOLE Information and Publication Service. DOLE inspects pyrotechnic firms, other hazardous worksites. (Posted October 18, 2009) Retrieved October 20, 2009 from
http://www.dole.gov.ph/news/details.asp?id=N000002388

Jaymalin, Mayen, The Philippine Star. DOLE boosts inspection of hazard-prone firms. (Posted October 19, 2009) Retrieved October 20, 2009 from
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=515408&publicationSubCategoryId=67

JOB FAIRS AND EVENTS Asenso Sa Negosyo: 1st SME & Direct Selling Expo by Tradecon, Inc. WHEN:November 6-8, 2009 WHERE:World Trade Center, Metro Manila

JOB ADS Primestate Ventures Inc. - Head Architect - Operations Manager - Sales & Marketing Head - Financial Analyst - Electrical Engine - Mechanical Engineer - Environmental & Sanitary Engineer - Property Analysis/ Land Acquisition Engineer - Construction Project Manager/ Engineer - Human Resource Administrator - Finance Manager Celine Marketing Corporation - Architect - Brand Associate - Accounting Supervisor - Accounting Staff/ Audit Staff - Graphic Artist - MIS Staff - Area Supervisor/ Area Manager - Store Operations Manager/ Area Supervisor - Store Supervisor/ Store Manager Bigbest Employment & Manpower Services Company - Sr. Web Designer - Sr. Lotus Notes Developer - Sr. Team Lead/Architect - Service Engineer - Sales Consultant - Barista - Cashier - Store Crew - Brand Spokesperson/Push Girl - Driver - Hr Staff - Pharmacist - Design/Project Engineer - Q & TA Engineer - QA Analyst & Inspector - Q & TA Technical Assistant - Q & TA Lab Analyst - Cafe Operations Manager - Accounting Manager - Accounting Staff - Hr Officer - Product Manager - Merchandising Manager - Graphic Artist - Computer Technician - Secretary - Promodisers - Waiter/Waitress AKATEK Group Co. Ltd. - Technical Operations Managers - Account Manager - Sales & Support Executive/Engineers (Network) - Sales & Support Executive/Engineers (Telecom) - Sales & Support Executive/Engineer (Power) - Cadet Engineers - Secretary/Admin Cybertegic,Inc. - Google And Yahoo PPC Marketing Analyst NCH Philippines - Account Consultant / Technical Support - Call Center Specialist The Empire East Elite - Real Estate Associate - Real Estate Consultant - Real Estate Sales Manager Magellan Solutions Outsourcing, Inc. - Call Center Agents - Quality Assurance Specialist - Outbound - Transcriptionists For General Voicemail Account The Philippine-Canada Cooperation Office -Local Economist Asian College of Science & Technology - AVP For Academic Affairs - Business Development Officer - Accounting Supervisor - Com. Science/I.T. Instructor - Department Head, HRM - Healthcare Instructor - Dean / Program Directors/Dept. Head - Marketing Officers / Staff - Call Center Trainer / Medical Transcriptionist - Trainers

Digital Art and Design Professionals, Enthusiasts Participated in 14th Graphic Expo 2009

Graphic arts, printing, photography, and creative design enthusiasts and professionals filled the Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC) in Pasay City for the 14th Graphic Expo 2009 held last June 03-06, 2009.

Organized by Fiera de Manila, Inc., in cooperation with Philippine Center for Creative Imaging and Zone V Camera Club, the event lives up to its reputation as the country’s premier trade show in creative and graphic design, digital photography and imaging, pre-press, print production, large format advertising, web publishing, multimedia, and animation.

The four-day event was filled with seminars on the following topics:

Speaker	Topics
Mr. Jun Miranda, Faculty Member, PCCI	- Color Management Made Simple  - Mastering Channels and Masking in Adobe Photoshop CS4  - Advanced Photoshop CS4 for Graphic Designers  - Killer Photoshop Tips and Techniques for Photographers  - The Secrets to Portrait Retouching  - Mastering Color in Adobe Photoshop CS4
Mr. Mario Ramirez, Faculty Member, PCCI	- Beginning Adobe Photoshop CS4  - Upgrading to Adobe Photoshop CS4: What's New?
Mr. Noel Rosos, Faculty Member, PCCI	An Introduction to Premiere Pro CS4
Mr. Reynaldo Mendoza, Jr	Designing for Web 2.0
Mr. Michael Martinez, Faculty Member, PCCI	Migrating to InDesign CS4
Mr. Guillermo Ramos, Faculty Member, PCCI	The Basics and Beyond of Publication Design
Mr. Antonio Bucu, Faculty Member, PCCI	- The Adobe Power Cube of Graphic Design  - Guerrilla Graphic Design
Mr. Santiago Lucero, Faculty Member, PCCI	- Final Cut Studio From Start to Finish  - Final Cut Studio Tips and Tricks
Mr. AJ Siytangco, Faculty Member, PCCI	- What's New in Maya 2009  - Integrating Maya and Photoshop
Ms. Catherine Crisostomo, Faculty Member, PCCI	Stylizing Photos in Illustrator (Converting Photos to Cool Vector Graphic Images)
Mr. Jon Danao, Faculty Member, PCCI	- Adobe Flash CS4 Cartooning  - Energizing Adobe Flash CS4 Projects (with Action Script)
Ms. Ronna Lara-Bes	Integrating 3D Graphics Into Live Action Shots
Mr. Stanley Coloma, Faculty Member, PCCI	After Effects CS4 Unleashed
Mr. Ronnie M. Millevo, MillevoMedia	Making Powerful Corporate Presentation Materials and Web Projects
Mr. Hanz Joseph Dy, Faculty Member, PCCI	- Creating Forms in Acrobat  - Multimedia in PDF
Mr. Sonny Leon, Faculty Member, PCCI	- More Power Into Power Point with CorelDRAW  - CorelDRAW Cheat Codes: Tips and Tricks
Mr. Christopher Tan	Implementing An Effective Storage Strategy
Mr. John Mateos Ong, Imagine Nation Photography	Wedding and Portrait Photography: Insights, Tips, and Techniques

The 14th Graphic Expo is sponsored by Canon, Hewlett Packard (HP), SII Color Painter, and the following media partners: The Philippine Star, Business World, Business Mirror, Computerworld Philippines, Enterprise Magazine, Philippine Graphic, Hardware Magazine  (HWM) Media G8way Corp., PC World Philippines http://pcworld.com.ph/, i-mag Photography Magazine, PC Buyer's Guide, Adobo Magazine, Optimind Technology Solutions, and The Radio Partners, Inc. (Jam 88.3, Wave 891, Magic 89.9, Killer Bee FM, 99.5 RT, and 103.5 Max FM)

For more information about the event, contact Fiera de Manila at (632) 896-0637, 899-2952, 896-0639, 899-6216, 890-2101, fax (632) 890-2101, 896-0637, email fiera@info.com, or visit their website at www.fmi.com.ph.