MANILA, Philippines — Nasa 6,000 pamilya ng mga Overseas Filipino Workers na naapektuhan ng 7.0-magnitude na lindol sa lalawigan ng Abra ang nakatanggap ng cash aid mula sa gobyerno.
Ipinaliwanag ni Overseas Workers Welfare Administrator Hans Leo Cacdac sa TeleRadyo na ang Department of Migrant Workers ay naglaan ng P20 milyon para sa tulong sa mga apektadong pamilya ng mga OFW na nakarehistro sa kanila.
“Ang hanay ng cash assistance, ayon kay Secretary Toots Ople, at [Labor and Employment Secretary] Benny Laguesma, ay mula P3,000 hanggang P5,000,” sabi ni Cacdac sa Filipino, bagama’t idinagdag niya na ang board of trustees ay nagpapasiya pa rin ng eksaktong halaga.
Matapos humingi ng tulong sa National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, tinukoy nila ang lalawigan ng Abra bilang kabilang sa mga pinakanaapektuhan ng lindol.
“Sa aming unang tally, [naibigay ang tulong sa] 6,000 pamilya sa Abra [probinsya],” dagdag niya.
Ang mga nais mag-avail ng tulong ay maaaring gawin ito online o sa pamamagitan ng walk in, sabi ni Cacdac, ngunit sinabi niya na nagpadala na rin sila ng mga team sa ground para matukoy ang mga kwalipikadong pamilya para sa tulong.
Binigyang-diin niya na ang mga pamilya ng mga aktibong miyembro ng OWWA, o ang mga nagbayad ng mga dues ng ahensya sa nakalipas na dalawang taon, nasa ibang bansa man o nasa Pilipinas ay maaaring makatanggap ng cash assistance.
Naapektuhan ng lindol ang 100,665 pamilya o 381,614 katao sa Ilocos, Cagayan at Cordillera Administrative Regions. Sa mga ito, 1,070 pamilya o 3,781 katao ang nawalan ng tirahan at naghahanap ng pansamantalang tirahan sa 40 evacuation centers.
Nasa 12,637 apektadong pamilya o 46,733 katao ang nananatili sa labas ng mga evacuation center. — Kristine Joy Patag na may mga ulat mula kay Kaycee Valmonte
Ang pagsusuot ng indecent shorts sa Saudi Arabia ay isang paglabag sa pampublikong ugali at may parusang multang SR 500.
Public Decorum Code 2019
Ang Public Decorum code 2019 ay nagpapataw ng mga multa at pagkakulong sa maling pag-uugali sa mga pampublikong lugar. Pinarurusahan ng batas ang mga nagdudulot ng panganib sa mga tao o nakakasakit sa kalikasan.
Ang batas ay nagsasaad na ang pagsusuot ng “malaswa” na mga damit, at pagpapakita ng mga nakakasakit na larawan, simbolo o parirala ay isang gawang mapaparusahan ng Estado ng Saudi Arabia na may multang SR 200.
Ano ang indecent shorts?
Paglilinaw sa pahayag, si Badr Al Zayani, na dating pinuno ng Saudi Public Decorum Society, ang mga shorts na hindi lampas sa tuhod ay itinuturing na bastos na isuot sa publiko.
Sa isang panayam, sinabi niya na mayroong iba’t ibang uri ng shorts tulad ng shorts para sa paglalaro ng football, basketball, paglalakad, paglangoy, atbp. Kailangang maunawaan ng mga tao na mainam na magsuot ng mga ito habang naglalaro ng partikular na laro ngunit hindi sa isang shopping mall o isang pampublikong parke.
Ipinahayag din niya na ang mga pampublikong lugar ay iba sa mga beach at ang mga pampublikong lugar ay may dressing code.
Pinagmulan: Gulf News
Bawal Shorts sa mga Mosque
Ang isa pang sugnay ay idinagdag sa Public Decorum code 2019 ayon sa kung saan SR 500 na multa ang ipinapataw sa mga nagsusuot ng anumang uri ng shorts sa mga Mosque sa Saudi Arabia.
Philippine Overseas and Employment Authority (POEA) releases a new advisory on launching of the new BM Online System replacing the old BM Online system. This new web-based processing system was launched and implemented effective 30 June 2021.
UPDATE: The POEA is now called Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) as mandated by Republic Act No. 11641.
The official name of the new system is POEA Online Processing System for Balik Mangagawa (POPS-BaM) which incorporated the general functionality of the current BM Online System but now uses in-house developed program and addresses the most pertinent problems, bugs and error of the old system.
With this new advisory, BM workers are directed to transfer their existing records under the old BM Online System and transfer them to the new POPS-BaM.
Once the old records have been successfully transferred, POPS-BaM can generate an OEC Exemption to BM Workers returning to the same employer. If the BM Worker will change employer and/or jobsites, the same shall be directed to set an online appointment in order to document the changes in employment data. The system has a built-in feature in the appointment module that helps those who are unable to proceed to avail an OEC Exemption, for the following concerns:
Change of employer and/or jobsite;
Undocumented worker (i.e. status is from tourist to OFW, or dependent to OFW, or student to OFW, etc);
Worker or employer is under watchlist;
OFW is returning to restricted or non-compliant country;
Job position is in the list of Mission Critical Skills
2) A new tab will open. Click the Registerbutton to start to open a new account or log using your username from the old BM Online system. If you login credentials is not working, you can open a new account instead.
Enter your email address
3) Complete the registration and activation of your account to open your new POEA online account. Here is a guide that you can follow:
4) Login to your account again using your newly created password. Once you have successfully logged-in, the main dashboard of your account will appear.
On the dashboard, you must attach a profile picture and upload a copy of your passport(1st page) to add it on your profile.
Main Dashboard
To complete your profile, on the left menu, click the My Profile tab. Enter your personal information, complete address, and Mother’s maiden name.
In addition, for identifications, you can your Passport details and other government ID that is available. And click Add Beneficiary button to add your family members as beneficiaries.
Then, click the Update Profile button on the upper right corner to save changes.
Updated Profile
To transfer your Old BM Records to New Portal. You must transfer it after 2 hours making your Account.
Check Poea Helpdesk on the Main Dashboad and Click Transfer Old Bm Records
5) Now, to apply for OEC or OEC Exemption, click the Balik Mangagawa tab on the right side menu of the dashboard.
Balik Manggagawa Tab
6) As an initial assessment, passport details and list of beneficiary must be updated. If these details are not yet complete, go back to the Home page and go to My Profile tab (left side menu) and update your passport details and enter the name and details of your beneficiaries.
Once the two data becomes available (green color), you can now click the Next button.
7) Enter your flight date in dd/mm/yyyy format. This flight date, is the date of your departure from Manila or any Philippine airport going to your country destination.
Take note of the reminders on applying for OEC:
Make sure that you have a valid work visa/work permit and passport valid at least six months from your intended departure
Your departure date must be within 60 days from the issuance of your OEC
The OEC/Exemption is intended for single exit only
Then, click the Next button for the next step.
Balik Manggagawa Tab
8) On this step, it will show the existing contract that you have in the system. If you are returning to the same country and employer, answer the questions that appear at the bottom of the page.
Balik Mangagawa Contract
9) If you answer “Yes” on all questions, that is, returning to the same employer and country, your OEC details will be displayed. If you want a copy, click the Print OEC button and a PDF copy of your OEC will be available to be saved or printed.
RIYADH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has stated that no work permits will be issued for the newly hired foreign workers of companies and establishments that fall within the yellow category of the Updated Nitaqat Saudization program.
The ministry made this clarification with regard to queries about the possibility of issuing a work permit for the newly hired foreign workers in the establishments that are within the yellow category of the Updated Nitaqat program.
It further added that the work permit of the foreign worker in the yellow category establishment would not be renewed in the event of the worker spending more than six years in Saudi Arabia.
A few years ago, the ministry decided to eliminate the yellow band of the Nitaqat program effective from January 26, 2020. The decision was to automatically transform yellow-rated companies to the red band and to consider noncompliant with Saudization levels until their rating improves. Such downgraded companies would not be able to apply for new visas for foreign nationals, change foreign workers’ professions or renew work permits until their ratings improve.
The ministry started implementing the Updated Nitaqat program for all private-sector companies and establishments from Dec.1 2021. This was in line with the ministry’s labor market strategy that aims to enhance market efficiency and provide new attractive jobs for young Saudi men and women.
It is worth mentioning that the Updated Nitaqat program aims to increase and expand job opportunities, and raise the participation of Saudi male and female citizens in the labor market, and thus contributing to the Kingdom’s gross domestic product (GDP). The program, which comes in line with the other localization programs launched by the ministry, targets to create more than 340,000 jobs within three years. The first version of the Nitaqat program was launched in 2011, which aimed to encourage the localization of jobs and set a minimum wage for Saudis in the private sector.
Nagbabala ang isang eksperto na ang mga taong lumalabas sa publiko na nakadamit tulad ng ibang kasarian ay maaaring maharap ng hanggang tatlong taon sa bilangguan sa ilalim ng bagong penal code ng Saudi Arabia.
Ayon kay Mohammed Al Wahaibi, legal na tagapayo sa Saudi TV Al Saudaih, ang sinumang gumagaya sa ibang kasarian sa pananamit, hitsura, at anyo ay mahaharap sa malupit na parusa.
Sa ilang mga kaso, ang pagsusuot ng damit na lumalabag sa pampublikong ugali at lumalabag sa moralidad ay maaaring maging isang krimen. Ayon sa mga regulasyon ng penal, ang kasuotan na nagmumungkahi ng panggagaya sa kababaihan ay ilegal.
Ito ay pinlano na maglabas ng isang bagong penal code sa lalong madaling panahon na tutugon sa imitasyon ng mga hitsura at pananamit ng isang kasarian ng isa pa.
Ang krimen ay hindi isang felony. Ito ay isang krimen na nagdadala ng maximum na sentensiya ng tatlong taon sa bilangguan,” aniya.
Ang lipunan ng Saudi ay kilala sa konserbatismo, mabuting moral at magandang hitsura, at hindi namin kukunsintihin ang anumang pag-aalipusta o pagbaluktot sa imaheng iyon.”
Ang mga bantay sa mga pampublikong lugar at palengke ay dapat lamang mag-ulat ng mga kaso ng cross-dressing, hindi arestuhin ang mga nagkasala, dahil responsibilidad iyon ng pulisya.
Ang ulat ay hindi nakatanggap ng agarang opisyal na tugon.
Referral of a citizen to the Public Prosecution Transfer and easy entry of an American non-Muslim journalist to the holy capital
The media spokesman of the Makkah Region Police stated that the region police referred to the Public Prosecution an accomplice citizen who transferred and facilitated the entry of one of the journalists (non-Muslims) and holds American citizenship to the Holy Capital through his behavior of the path of Muslims, in clear violation of the regulations prohibiting the entry of Mecca for non-Muslims, where he
The media spokesman of the Makkah Region Police noted to all those coming to the Kingdom the need to respect the regulations and abide by what they require, especially with regard to the Two Holy Mosques and the Holy Sites, and that any violation of this kind is a crime that will not be tolerated, and penalties will be applied to the perpetrators based on the relevant regulations. The case of the journalist who committed the crime has been referred to the Public Prosecution to take what is necessary against him in accordance with the regulations.
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) said that job seekers are not required to pay the placement fee for some jobs being offered abroad, according to Sandra Aguinaldo’s report on “24 Oras” on Tuesday.
POEA Administrator Bernard Olalia said the zero placement fee is applicable for jobs made available under a government-to-government agreement with some foreign countries.
Olalia said the government is looking at employment opportunities that will soon be available in “emerging markets” such as the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Germany, Canada, Australia, Taiwan, Romania, Croatia, and Hungary.
“Ang Israel ay nagsimula nang mag hire ng ating hotel workers… yung sa Australia isa itong another labor agreement pertaining to healthcare workers. According to them, mahigit isang libong healthcare workers ang kakailanganin natin,” he said.
(Israel started hiring our hotel workers… we have a labor agreement with Australia pertaining to healthcare workers. This will need more than a thousand healthcare workers.)
“Magpapadala rin ang bansang Pilipinas ng mga skilled and professionals natin papuntang Canada,” he added.
(The Philippines will also send our skilled workers and professionals to Canada.)
At the POEA office, several Filipinos bound for abroad were seen preparing for their requirements.
One of them was Frederick Bautista, who will return to South Korea as a worker in a furniture company.
Bautista was unemployed for a year due to the pandemic. But in June, his employer processed his application.
“Medyo malaki-laki po ang sinasahod ko sa ibang bansa. Para sa pamilya at kinabuksan ng mga anak ko.”
(I earn quite a lot abroad. This is for my family and the future of my children.)
Nurse Cyrell Anne de Leon is processing her document to go to Saudi Arabia.
De Leon said he does not want to be separated from her three children, but she has no other choice.
“Para sa future ng mga bata. Ang anak ko tatlo na at lumalaki na,” she said.
(This is for the future of my kids. I have three kids and they’re growing up.)
POEA said job opportunities abroad are opening up as more countries relax their COVID-19 restrictions.
Some of the jobs needed abroad are healthcare workers, factory workers, hotel staff, transportation and aviation staff.
The POEA, meanwhile, advised the public to always check their website for job openings overseas.
It also urged Filipinos to get training and upgrade their skills.
“Katuwang po ng departamento namin ang TESDA para sa patuloy na empowerment through the skills of our OFWs,” Olialia said.
(Our department is partnering with TESDA for the continuing skills empowerment of our OFWs.)—Mel Matthew Doctor/LDF, GMA News
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) said that job seekers are not required to pay the placement fee for some jobs being offered abroad, according to Sandra Aguinaldo’s report on “24 Oras” on Tuesday.
POEA Administrator Bernard Olalia said the zero placement fee is applicable for jobs made available under a government-to-government agreement with some foreign countries.
Olalia said the government is looking at employment opportunities that will soon be available in “emerging markets” such as the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Germany, Canada, Australia, Taiwan, Romania, Croatia, and Hungary.
“Ang Israel ay nagsimula nang mag hire ng ating hotel workers… yung sa Australia isa itong another labor agreement pertaining to healthcare workers. According to them, mahigit isang libong healthcare workers ang kakailanganin natin,” he said.
(Israel started hiring our hotel workers… we have a labor agreement with Australia pertaining to healthcare workers. This will need more than a thousand healthcare workers.)
“Magpapadala rin ang bansang Pilipinas ng mga skilled and professionals natin papuntang Canada,” he added.
(The Philippines will also send our skilled workers and professionals to Canada.)
At the POEA office, several Filipinos bound for abroad were seen preparing for their requirements.
One of them was Frederick Bautista, who will return to South Korea as a worker in a furniture company.
Bautista was unemployed for a year due to the pandemic. But in June, his employer processed his application.
“Medyo malaki-laki po ang sinasahod ko sa ibang bansa. Para sa pamilya at kinabuksan ng mga anak ko.”
(I earn quite a lot abroad. This is for my family and the future of my children.)
Nurse Cyrell Anne de Leon is processing her document to go to Saudi Arabia.
De Leon said he does not want to be separated from her three children, but she has no other choice.
“Para sa future ng mga bata. Ang anak ko tatlo na at lumalaki na,” she said.
(This is for the future of my kids. I have three kids and they’re growing up.)
POEA said job opportunities abroad are opening up as more countries relax their COVID-19 restrictions.
Some of the jobs needed abroad are healthcare workers, factory workers, hotel staff, transportation and aviation staff.
The POEA, meanwhile, advised the public to always check their website for job openings overseas.
It also urged Filipinos to get training and upgrade their skills.
“Katuwang po ng departamento namin ang TESDA para sa patuloy na empowerment through the skills of our OFWs,” Olialia said.
(Our department is partnering with TESDA for the continuing skills empowerment of our OFWs.)—Mel Matthew Doctor/LDF, GMA News
Magbubukas na ang 1-Repatriation Command Center ng Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) ngayong linggo.
Sa abiso ng DMW, ilulunsad ang 1-ORCC sa darating na Miyerkules sa tanggapan ng POEA sa Ortigas Avenue, Mandaluyong.
Ang naturang command center ang siyang magiging kauna-unahang Flagship Program ni DMW Secretary Susan Ople na layong magsilbing one-stop shop para sa pagaasikaso ng repatriation ng mga distressed OFW gayundin ang pagpapauwi ng labi ng mga nasawing migrant workers.
Inaasahang magbibigay ito ng kinakailangang tulong para sa mga OFW anuman ang kanilang employment status.
Makakatuwang naman ng DMW sa programa ang ilang government agencies gaya ng Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) at Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), pribadong sektor, at iba pang stakeholders.
Nauna nang sinabi ni DMW Secretary Susan Ople na nais nitong magkaroon ng iisang dudulugan ang mga pamilya ng OFWs na nangangailangan ng tulong sa ibang bansa.
Storya Ni Juan Official 