TESDA to Close 'Bogus' and Non-Performing Schools

The Technical Education and Skilled Development Authority (TESDA) will soon start shutting down 'bogus' and non-performing technical and vocational schools.

According to TESDA Director General Joel Villanueva, once the performance review of these schools is complete, they will exercise their power to shut them down. He said that these tech-voc schools have been producing graduates that are unable to get jobs because of the poor quality of modules they use. On the other hand, some schools that have 'average' training modules charge very high tuition fees.

Dir. Villanueva, however, declined to publicize the names of these schools and institutions for now.

“Our goal is to produce quality, globally-competitive graduates; to make sure that our tech-voc graduates will be employed whether here or abroad after their trainings. We have to take action against these kinds of tech-voc schools and institutions and close them down,” he said.

Villanueva added that TESDA will enlist the help of local government units and the association of tech-voc institutions to run after these schools.

Trabaho.com. thanks its following sources:
Faustino, Jason, The Daily Tribune. Tesda: ‘Bogus’ vocational schools will be closed (Posted September 27, 2010)Retrieved September 27, 2010 from
http://www.tribuneonline.org/nation/20100927nat4.html

Ronda, Rainier Allan, The Philippine Star. Tesda to shut down non-performing vocational schools (Posted September 27, 2010) Retrieved September 27, 2010 from
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=615728&publicationSubCategoryId=63

abs-cbnNEWS.com. Bogus tech-voc schools’ days numbered (Posted September 26, 2010) Retrieved September 27, 2010 from
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/09/26/10/bogus-tech-voc-schools%E2%80%99-days-numbered

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More Job Opportunities Made Available in Canada through Renewed MOU

Department of Labour and Immigration of Manitoba, Canada signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) which aims to help recruit more overseas Filipino workers (OFW) and continue to ensure their protection.

DOLE Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz signed the MOU on behalf of the Philippines while Premier Greg Selinger signed on behalf of Manitoba in a simple function held in Makati City. Under the MOU, both parties will work together to enable Filipino workers to enter Manitoba under a process that is effective and clearly communicated to employers and workers alike.

The shared priorities for collaboration and cooperation under the new MOU include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Ensure that the need of Manitoba employers for Filipino workers with appropriate skills are met through training and credential-recognition activities;
2. Expedite the approval of selected workers for employment opportunities in Manitoba, including efforts to support the work of the Canadian visa office in Manila in the processing of worker workers' permits and visas;
3. Promote sound, ethical, and equitable recruitment and employment practices;
4. Share information to support initiatives, subject to privacy laws of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Government of Manitoba, Canada; and
5. On prior agreement, explore the role for the International Organization for Migration to support the foregoing initiatives.

According to Sec. Baldoz, due to the low birth rate and aging population of Manitoba, they will need 20,000 new workers annually by 2016. Possible jobs involve carpentry, plumbing, and electricity. Salinger added that this will also open opportunities for other professions like engineers, accountants, medical professionals like doctors and nurses, among others.

Sec. Baldoz added that with the new RP-Manitoba agreement and the improving world economy, more OFWs may be deployed to Manitoba starting this year, adding Filipino workers from the health, agricultural production, hotel, and restaurant and construction sectors will continue to be in demand in Manitoba.

Trabaho.com. thanks its following sources:
DOLE Labor Communications Office. RP, Manitoba renew agreement on HRD, OFW deployment (Posted September 21, 2010) Retrieved September 21, 2010 from
http://www.dole.gov.ph/secondpage.php?id=1375

Tubeza, Philip, Philippine Daily Inquirer. 20,000 workers needed yearly in Manitoba by 2016 -- labor chief (Posted September 21, 2010) Retrieved September 21, 2010 from
http://globalnation.inquirer.net/news/breakingnews/view/20100921-293509/20000-workers-needed-yearly-in-Manitoba-by-2016----labor-chief

JOB FAIRS AND EVENTS Job Expo 2010 by JobQuest.ph WHEN: September 23-25, 2010 WHERE: SM Megatrade Hall 3, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City

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More Pinoys Employed in Latest Labor Report

The latest Labor Force Survey (LFS) of the National Statistics Office (NSO) revealed that more Filipinos now are employed compared to unemployed or underemployed.

Based on the July 2010 LFS, the country’s employment rate was at 93.1 percent, estimated at 36.3 million; higher by 300,000 compared to last April. This was also higher by as much as seven million compared to the July 2009 data.

Similar to previous labor surveys, the National Capital Region had the lowest employment rate, measured at 89.1 percent, while the Cagayan Valley, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao and Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) posted the highest employment rate at 96 percent.

On the other hand, the number of unemployed Filipinos decreased by as much as four million. The latest data showed the unemployment rate at 6.9 percent, which represented approximately 2.7 million, compared to April’s unemployment rate at 8.0 percent, or 3.1 million Filipinos. July 2009’s unemployment rate was at 7.6 percent.

Trabaho.com. thanks its following sources:
National Statistics Office Press Release. Employment Rate Estimated at 93.1 Percent in July 2010 (Posted September 15, 2010) Retrieved September 20, 2010 from
http://census.gov.ph/data/pressrelease/2010/lf1003tx.html

JOB FAIRS AND EVENTS Job Expo 2010 by JobQuest.ph WHEN: September 23-25, 2010 WHERE: SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City

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Canada Minister to Visit Manila, Discuss Increase ‘Intake of Skilled Immigrants’

The immigration minister of Canada is set to visit Manila to discuss their plan to ‘increase intake of skilled immigrants’ as well as other issues involved.

Canada’s Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney will be in the Philippines from September 16 – 18, 2010. Minister Kenney has visited other places such as Paris (France), New Delhi, Chandigarh (India), Hong Kong, and Beijing (China).

Similar to his trip New Delhi, Hong Kong, and Beijing, his visit to Manila will focus on how the Government of Canada’s recent announcement to increase intake of skilled immigrants will affect the country.

Minister Kenney, who is set to meet with local government officials, will also discuss opportunities for a collaboration on anti-fraud initiatives against attempts such as the use of marriages of convenience to circumvent Canada’s immigration laws.

In addition, he will explain what the Government of Canada is doing to protect live-in Filipino caregivers, including giving them the most generous pathway to permanent residence.

His meeting will also highlight the Philippines as one of the largest source countries of immigration to Canada. Minister Kenney will also seek government cooperation on the prosecution of crooked consultants and recruiters, many of whom victimize individuals who dream of immigrating to Canada as live-in caregivers.

Trabaho.com. thanks its following sources:
Citizenship and Immigration Canada News Release. Minister Kenney’s visit to France, India, China, and the Philippines to focus on greater international cooperation on shared immigration concerns (Posted September 3, 2010) Retrieved September 14, 2010 from
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2010/2010-09-03.asp

INQUIRER.net. Canada to increase ‘intake of skilled immigrants’ (Posted September 13, 2010) Retrieved September 14, 2010 from
http://globalnation.inquirer.net/news/breakingnews/view/20100913-292006/Canada-to-increase-intake-of-skilled-immigrants

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South Korea Offers Overseas Work to Antipolo Jobseekers

The Jong Phil Language Center, Inc. (JPLCI) announced that South Korea is offering at least 6,000 job opportunities to jobseekers from Antipolo City, Rizal.

According to JPLCI President JP Choi, South Korea is currently in need of factory workers. Furthermore, no work experience is required. Interested applicants must be 18 to 37 years old, pass the Korean Language Test, and submit the required documents.

Qualified workers can earn from P30, 000.00 to P50, 000.00 a month and enjoy free housing as well.

Public Employment Service Office (PESO) Chief Roger Atim said that jobseekers should start planning their future now. The government is providing the opportunity at a chance of a better life by working abroad through such initiatives.

Interested applicants must register at the PESO - Antipolo City from September 19 - 23.

Trabaho.com. thanks its following sources:
Alquitran, Non, The Philippine Star. 6,000 jobs await Antipolo residents in South Korea (Posted September 13, 2010) Retrieved September 13, 2010 from
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=611441&publicationSubCategoryId=67

Cueto, Francis Earl, The Manila Times. Antipolo City offers job opportunities to residents (Posted September 13, 2010) Retrieved September 13, 2010 from
http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/news/regions/25743-antipolo-city-offers-job-opportunities-to-residents

JOB FAIRS AND EVENTS Philippine Youth Congress in Information Technology Y4IT 2010 by UP ITTC WHEN: September 14-17, 2010 WHERE: UP Theater and UP Film Institute/Cine Adarna The 2nd Jobs Search at the Starmall by Island Exhibit WHEN: September 17-18, 2010 WHERE: 2F Trade Hall, Starmall, EDSA-Shaw

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DOLE Warned Jobseekers about Malaysian Online Recruitment Scam

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) issued a warning to Filipino jobseekers looking for work in Malaysia about an online recruitment scam.

In a statement, DOLE Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz aired the warning after receiving a report from the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Kuala Lumpur saying that there are emails circulating, apparently from the Immigration Department of Malaysia. It is an alleged notice about their visa processing requirements.

She explained that the alleged notice from the immigration authority is informing a prospective applicant of a pending appointment letter from a certain company, Mobil Oil Company, which allegedly requests for the processing of the applicant’s documents.

Labor attaché to Kuala Lumpur Hassan Gabra Jumdain said the email states that after securing all the necessary documents from the applicant, the processing of a visa or residence work permit would cost the worker a total of US$ 670.00 (around PhP 30,150.00). The applicant should send the amount through Western Union, to an account name with a government office address in Kuala Lumpur.

“The email also indicates that the cost of pre-paid flight tickets will be shouldered by the host employer, in this case Mobil Oil Company,” Jumdain reported.

Sec. Baldoz reminded prospective overseas Filipino workers to strictly observe precautionary measures pertaining to applications for overseas employment in Malaysia. “Such notices are a hoax and prospective workers for Malaysia should be very wary about answering these hoax emails,” Baldoz warned.

“They should only deal with licensed recruitment agencies posted at the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) website or visit the POEA for advice. They should not be lured by sweet words from fixers and agents promising overseas jobs for a fee. Better still, they should immediately report illegal recruiters to government authorities,” she said.

Sec. Baldoz warned illegal recruiters to stop plying their illegal schemes because the law will eventually catch up with them.

Trabaho.com. thanks its following sources:
DOLE Information and Publication Office. Planning to work in Malaysia? Beware of Internet recruitment scam, Baldoz warns (Posted September 3, 2010 from
http://www.dole.gov.ph/secondpage.php?id=1345

JOB FAIRS AND EVENTS 14th Retail Careers, I.T. and Services Jobs Fair by Island Exhibit WHEN: September 10-11, 2010 WHERE: Glorietta Activity Center, Makati City Philippine Youth Congress in Information Technology Y4IT 2010 by UP ITTC WHEN: September 14-17, 2010 WHERE: UP Theater and UP Film Institute/Cine Adarna The 2nd Jobs Search at the Starmall by Island Exhibit WHEN: September 17-18, 2010 WHERE: 2F Trade Hall, Starmall, EDSA-Shaw

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Palace Declared September 10 a Regular Holiday for Eid'ul Fitr Celebration

President Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino III declared Friday, Sept. 10, as a regular holiday throughout the country in observance of Eid'ul Fitr or the Feast of Ramadan.

Citing Proclamation No. 26, the President said that since the main date for the celebration of Eid’l Fitr for 2010 falls on Sept. 10, the entire Filipino nation “should have the full opportunity to join their Muslim brothers and sisters in observing and celebrating Eid’l Fitr”. Furthermore, the declaration of the said holiday will “bring the religious and cultural significance of the Eid’l Fitr to the fore of national consciousness”.

The proclamation is based from Republic Act 9177, which declared the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar, a national holiday for the observance of Eidul Fitr.

Eid’l Fitr is the festival when the Muslims end their holy month of fasting or Ramadan. This year, Ramadan began on August 11 and will end this Friday. The Office of Muslim Affairs supervises the declaration of this holiday based on the Islamic calendar (Hijra) or the lunar calendar, or upon Islamic astronomical calculations.

Trabaho.com. thanks its following sources:
Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. Proclamation No. 26 - Declaring Friday, September 10, 2010 as a Regular Holiday Throughout the Country in Observance of Eid’l Fitr (Feast of Ramadan) (Posted September 2, 2010) Retrieved September 6, 2010 from
http://www.gov.ph/2010/09/02/proclamation-no-26

Office of the President. Aquino proclaims Eid’l Fitr, Sept. 10, regular holiday (Posted September 4, 2010)Retrieved September 6, 2010 from
http://ops.gov.ph/today.htm#Aquino%20proclaims

GMANews.tv. Malacañang declares Sept 10 as non-working holiday (Posted September 3, 2010) Retrieved September 6, 2010 from
http://www.gmanews.tv/story/200120/malacanang-declares-sept-10-as-non-working-holiday

JOB FAIRS AND EVENTS 14th Retail Careers, I.T. and Services Jobs Fair by Island Exhibit WHEN: September 10-11, 2010 WHERE: Glorietta Activity Center, Makati City Philippine Youth Congress in Information Technology Y4IT 2010 by UP ITTC WHEN: September 14-17, 2010 WHERE: UP Theater and UP Film Institute/Cine Adarna The 2nd Jobs Search at the Starmall by Island Exhibit WHEN: September 17-18, 2010 WHERE: 2F Trade Hall, Starmall, EDSA-Shaw

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More Filipinos Turning To Medicine amidst Nursing Demand Decline

More Filipino graduates, particularly those pursuing Nursing, are now shifting to Medicine as the demand for nurses worldwide continues to decline.

According to Dr. Jose Cueto, member of the Professional Regulations Commission Board of Medicine, more students are now taking the National Medical Admission Test (NMAT) compared to six years ago when there was a high demand for nurses overseas.

Dr. Cueto said, “Before, it’s the doctors who were taking up nursing because they want to work abroad. Now it’s the reverse, our nurses are continuing their studies and are entering medical schools.”

Passing the NMAT is a requirement for any bachelor’s degree holder to be admitted to any medical school in the Philippines and become a doctor. Aside from Nursing, Physical Therapy and Medical Technology are two of the best preparatory courses for Medicine.

Recent reports from the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) attested to this. Based on POEA data, the number of professional nurses deployed to other countries only increased by 6.71%, from 12,618 to 13, 465 in 2009. In 2008, the rate of migrant nurses rose by 40.13%.

However, despite the increasing number in registered doctors, members of the Board of Medicine said it would still not be enough to address the lack of doctors in rural areas, since new doctors usually prefer to practice their profession abroad. Dr. Cueto urged the government to address the exodus of the country’s health workers overseas.

Trabaho.com. thanks its following sources:
Jaymalin, Mayen, The Philippine Star. With slump in demand for nurses, more Pinoys opt to become doctors. (Posted August 23, 2010) Retrieved August 30, 2010 from
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=605357&publicationSubCategoryId=63

Jaymalin, Mayen, philstar.com. More Pinoys, including nursing graduates now taking up medicine (Posted August 22, 2010) Retrieved August 30, 2010 from
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=605148&publicationSubCategoryId=200

Medenilla, Samuel, Manila Bulletin. More want to be doctors as global demand for nurses declines (Posted August 22, 2010) Retrieved August 30, 2010 from
http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/273677/more-want-be-doctors-global-demand-nurses-declines

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