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Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Croatia should be aware of the process for acquiring an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC). The OEC will ensure that the OFWs’ employment contracts are in accordance with the most recent employment laws, norms, and customs in both the Philippines and the host country. There is NO POLO office in Croatia; however, the Philippine Honorary Consulate … Read more
All Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Sweden should be aware of how to acquire an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC). The OFWs’ employment contracts will be verified by the OEC as compliant with the most current employment laws, norms, and customs in both the Philippines and the host nation. Although there is no POLO office in Sweden, you can contact the … Read more
The DSWD provides financial assistance to the most vulnerable members of society through its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program. This aid is available to individuals who are experiencing a crisis, such as an illness, calamities, or a loss of a loved one. Burial costs in the Philippines can be very high, and the DSWD provides financial assistance … Read more
You might be wondering why you need to verify your employment contract if you’re an OFW in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The Labor Attaché conducts or applies verification to guarantee that all Filipino migrant employees’ job rights, benefits, and welfare at the worksite are properly protected. It ensures that the employment contracts of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) comply with current employment laws, … Read more
The PAyapa at MAsaganang PamayaNAn (PAMANA) Program was launched in 2011 as a priority program of the Philippine Government. The purpose of the PAMANA program is to support the Peace Negotiation Track and contribute to the goal of attaining Just and Lasting Peace. The PAMANA program is implemented by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in coordination with … Read more
The Philippines requires that the employment contract be verified before issuing an OEC to an OFW. To ensure that Filipino migrant workers’ employment rights, benefits, and welfare are appropriately protected and respected at the worksite/place of employment, the Labor Attaché uses a contract verification method. The OFWs’ work contracts must comply with the most recent employment laws, regulations, and practices … Read more
The Department of Science and Technology—Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) has announced the availability of scholarships for eligible male and female individuals who wish to pursue Master and Doctoral programs in priority areas of Science and Technology (S&T) through the Accelerated Science and Technology Human Resource Development Program (ASTHRDP). The fundamental goals of the ASTHRDP are to improve the country’s worldwide … Read more
The Capacity Building Program in Science and Mathematics Education (CBPSME) is a scholarship initiative provided jointly by the Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) and the National Consortium in Graduate Science and Mathematics Education (NCGSME). This program aims to support eligible male and female candidates in pursuing Master’s and Doctorate degrees in the field of Science and Mathematics … Read more
The DOST-SEI Merit Scholarship Program, previously known as the NSDB or NSTA Scholarship under RA No. 2067, grants scholarships to students with exceptional abilities in science and mathematics, and who have a keen interest in pursuing careers in science and technology. Republic Act No. 7687, also referred to as the “Science and Technology Scholarship Act of 1994,” offers scholarships to … Read more
In line with Republic Act No. 7687, also known as the “Science and Technology Scholarship Act of 1994,” eligible and deserving students from economically disadvantaged families are granted scholarships. These DOST scholarships are specifically focused on the fields of basic sciences, engineering, applied sciences, mathematics, and science education for those who meet the criteria. The primary goal of the S&T … Read more