MGA DAPAT TANDAAN BAGO SUMAKAY NG TAXI SA NAIA, SA MANILA at sa ABROAD

TIPS FOR OFWs BEFOR RIDING THE TAXI AT NAIA, AT MANILA and ABROAD.

MGA DAPAT TANDAAN BAGO SUMAKAY SA TAXI

NAIA

1.Huwag makisabay ng taxi sa hindi niyo kakilala sa airport.

2.Iwasan ang taxi ng pahinto-hinto at patawag-tawag ng celpon.

3.Huwag hayaang buksan ang trunk ng taxi habang nakahinto o nagpapagasolina ang taxi.

4.Kausapin ang driver kung magkano ang singil at huwag kaagad sumakay hanggat hindi nagkasundo sa bayad.

5.Mag-ingat sa mga MMDA o Pulis na humihingi ng mga libong tip o kunwari may violation ang driver.

6.Huwag magpasakay ng kahit kanino sa taxi kahit pa kakilala ng driver.

MANILA

1.May mga nanghoholdap, yung iba nagtatago ang kasabwat sa trunk  ng taxi at tumityempo.

2.May mga gumagamit daw ng chemical spray na nakakahilo, nakakanigas ng paa at kamay

3.May mga di tama ang meter ng taxi.

4.May mga namboboso, o nagkukuwento ng mga malalaswa lalo pa’t nag-iisang babae ang sakay.

5.Pagsakay ng taxi, kunin o picturan ang plate number at name ng taxi at isend sa mga kamag-anak para ipaalam na ito ang inyong sinakyang taxi

ABROAD

1.Iwasang sumakay ng Taxi na nag-iisa lalo na kung malalayong lugar at madilim o gabi.

2.Iwasan ang makipag-usap sa driver ng mga bastos o malaswang usapin.

3.Kunin ang plate number ng taxi at itext sa mga kasabi o isend sa inyong kakilala upang ipaalam na ito ang inyong sinakyan.

4.Makipag-usap ng bayad bago sumakay lalo kung galing airport o papuntang airport.

5.Iwasang sumakay sa mga pampublikong taxi na naniningil ng 2SR at maraming pasahero.

Maraming mga Kabayan ang nabiktima ng taxi, holdap, kunwari may nagnakaw ng wallet ng katabi mo at ikaw daw  kumuha kaya kukunin nila ang pera mo, at may mga dinala sa disyerto at pinagsamantalahan. Ingat po mga KABAYAN.

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Guides How to Bring Your Family in Saudi Arabia

DALHIN ANG PAMILYA SA SAUDI – FAMILY VISA o VISIT VISA.

General info: 

Yung mga two year courses hanggang Bachelor’s Degree at Masteral ay may tsansang madala ang pamilya sa Saudi gamit ang Family Visa kung ito ay may Work Specification o Work VISA na hindi bababa sa “TECHNICIAN”

Yung mga vocational courses, 6 months hanggang hindi lalagpas sa 2 years na kurso ay may tsansang makakuha ng VISIT VISA para sa kanilang asawa at pamilya kung ang work visa ay hindi bababa sa “Technician”.

Para makaseguro, tanungin ang inyong HR kung ang profession niyo ba ay pwedeng magdala ng pamilya o pwedeng makakuha ng visit visa.

MGA TIPS o PROSESO

1. Kuhanan ng passport ang bawat miyembro ng pamilya.

2. Ipunin ang NSO na birth certificate ng mga anak at NSO na marriage certificate.

3. Ipunin ang mga CERTIFIED TRUE COPY ng Diploma/ Certificate at Transcript of Records.

4. Ipa-RED Ribbon ito sa DFA sa Pasay, sa lumang DFA. P200 bawat dokumento ang bayad.

5. Ipasalin sa legal na License Translation ang mga dokumento.

6. Dalhin ito sa agency kagaya ng “LBS Recruitment” o “Deltavir” para matatakan ng Saudi Embassy sa Pilipinas. Hindi tumatanggap ang Saudi Embassy ng walk-in, dapat ipadaan mo ito sa agency. Nagpapabayad ang agency ng halos  P500 bawat dokumento at patatak.

7. Ipadala ang mga papeles na ito, mga passport copy, red ribbon documents sayo dito sa Saudi Arabia. 

8. Pumila sa ISTIQDAM o bilihin ng VISA.

9. Ipaaassess sa mga tauhan ng Estigdam kung tama ba ang iyung mga dokumento at humingi ng application form.

10. Bibigyan ka nila ng APPLICATION FORM. Pafill –up mo ito sa Arabic maliban sa TAMANG o NAKACOMPUTER PRINT OUT ng pangalan ng IYUNG ASAWA at mga ANAK. Ididinit ito sa sa APPLICATION FORM.

11. May pipirmahan ka, at may pipirmahan at tatatakan ang iyong kumpanya sa bandang ibaba ng application form.

12. Pagkatapos matatakan ng kumpanya at mafill-up ang lahat ng detalye, pumunta sa CHAMBER OF COMMERCE sa inyong lugar at patatakan ang iyong application form.

13. Magbayad sa RIYADH BANK NG HALAGANG 2,000SR para sa Family VISA o 300SR para sa VISIT VISA. Pwede ring magbayad sa mga accredited na bayaran, minsan sa mga gilid ng ESTIQDAM o online via BANK, pakikumpirma kung pwede ba sa inyong mga banko. 

14. Ang Family visa ay sama-samang visa ng buo mong pamilya. Ang Visit Visa ay visa na valid for 3 months para sa iyung pamilya at renewable every 3 months, hanggang isang taon.

15. Pagkatapos matatakan ng Chamber of Commerce at makabayad, bumalik sa ESTIQDAM at ipakita ang mga dokumento pati ang resibo. Kung okey na ang lahat ng ito, bibigyan ka ng VISA (FAMILY o VISITORS)

16. Ipaphotocopy ang lahat ng mga dokumento na may red ribbon at ang VISA. Ibigay ang kopya ng VISA sa kompanya para maprocess ang PLANE TICKET ng pamilya. Kung kayo ay visitors visa, linawin sa inyong kumpanya kung sagot ba nila ang plane ticket ng iyung pamilya.

17. Ipadala ang iyong mga dokumento na may Red Ribbon, Birth Certificates, Arabic Translation pati na ang kopya ng VISA sa inyong pamilya sa Pilipinas o sa inyong agency.

18. Ibigay ang passport sa agency kasama ang mga dokumento na may red ribbon at kopya ng VISA.

19. Hihingi ng bayad ang Agency para dito ng hindi bababa sa P10,000 para sa buong pamilya.

20. Ipapadikit ng agency sa Saudi Embassy ang inyong VISA sa bawat passport ng miyembro ng pamilya na pupunta ng Saudi Arabia.

21. Hintayin ang plane ticket at ibigay sa inyong agency ang detalye. Ang agency ang magprepare ng travel documents at mga kinakailangang papel para sa pagbyahe ng inyong pamilya.

Paalala, ang mga nakasulat dito ay basi aking mga napagdaanan lamang at hindi ang batas ng Saudi. Mangyaring alamin o magresearch ng batas ng Saudi hinggil dito.

Apppreciate your comments and suggestions.

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OFWs: Global Sacrificial Lambs

Our OFWs continue to toil in blood and sweat despite all the challenges and problems they encounter on a daily basis. They serve as the Philippines global sacrificial lambs for the country to remain economically stable and for their families to be subsistent. 

Some unfortunate OFWs in Taiwan have to bear the brunt of racist attacks with the diplomatic row between our two countries over the slaying of a Taiwanese fisherman. Others are caught in the middle of a strife-torn Syria awaiting repatriation. While undocumented OFWs  in Saudi Arabia have to camp out near the Philippine General Consulate in Jeddah for them to get repatriated as well.  And much worst the expose on our envoys and diplomat abusing their powers on the issue of the sex-for-flight scheme made the second quarter more controversial.   Also, there’s a looming threat for our OFWs to be stripped of their rights to suffrage because of the dismal result of the Overseas Absentee Voting (OAV).   

Of the total 737,759 registered overseas voters only 150,000 cast their vote. However with the new approved Republic Act No. 10590 or “Overseas Voting Act of 2013” amending the Overseas Absentee Voting Law signed last May 27, 2013 by  President Benigno S. Aquino III, it is hoped that the turnout will be better in the next elections. The controversial affidavit of intent to return was struck down. The said provision discourages many qualified Filipino voters overseas. With the new law, Filipino immigrants and permanent residents are not required to execute such an affidavit declaring that they will resume actual physical permanent residence in the Philippines. 

Also under the amended law, overseas voters will now be able to cast their votes in all national referenda and plebiscites aside from usual Presidential, Vice-Presidential, Senatorial and Party-list elections. In the new law a provision was made for the creation of an “Office for Overseas Voting (OFOV)” under the COMELEC whose primary function is to oversee and supervise the effective implementation of the Overseas Voting Act.     

The result of the May election is particularly significant for OFWs who have not been represented in the House of Representatives since the creation of the Party list system. OFW Family Partylist and Angkla will be representing migrant workers with a good mix of land-based and sea-based agenda . They will be closely monitored by OFWs and their advocates as to the performance of their new office.  

     

Although it has now tapered down but not completely gone, the tension in the relations between Taiwan and the Philippines remain not only constrained but it also put the lives of some OFWs in danger. There were some reports of OFWs being physically hurt and harassed by hooligans. Some experienced other forms of discrimination like not being allowed to shop in groceries and markets or dine in restaurants. 

  

In the Middle East the condition in Syria and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) continue to alarm the families of OFWs.  The situation of OFWs in strife-torn remain unsafe and insecure. Some have been repatriated but others are being prevented by their employer to come back home.   Aside from the big concern on the crackdown and the process of repatriation of undocumented OFWs in the KSA they once again prominent on the issue of the sex-for-flight scheme.    

The expose made by Akbayan Representative Walden Bello gave prominence once again to grave misconduct perpetrated by some of our envoys. This sex-for-flight scheme is violation on the dignity and rights of our women.  It is so unfortunate that these women who sought refuge at the embassy would suffer again abuse or taken advantage by unscrupulous officials.       

PEBA as advocates in upholding the rights of Filipino migrant workers recommends to the DFA and DOLE to engage other migrants rights advocates and other civil society organizations and have them represented and part of the panel that investigates on the issue. The investigation should be made more transparent and inclusive for those who advocate on the rights of our OFWs.       

PEBA lauds the effort of DOLE to implement corrective measures in addressing these issues. The deployment of more female personnel to augment the workforce of the Philippine Overseas Labor Offices  (POLO) in the Middle East is well regarded. Streamlining of the recruitment and deployment both here in the country and KSA, development of joint onsite dispute settlement system, case handling, and repatriation that the government promises to do will be closely monitored by OFW advocates.   

Some OFWs if not caught in between war and conflicts, or casualties of diplomatic rows, they are poorly treated, abused and taken advantage not only by their employers but sadly even by unscrupulous public officials supposedly tasked to look after their welfare.  In their pursuit to give better future to their families, OFWs become the nation’s proverbial sacrificial lambs.

(Salamat kay Blogus Vox sa editorial Cartoon. Blogus Vox is PEBA top 3 Blogger in 2008. He blogs at http://blogusvox.blogspot.com)

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Free Visa Policies towards Filipino Nationals

Free Visa Policies towards Filipino Nationals or can be available for purchase upon arrival.

Bolivia
Visa-free for 60 days

Brazil: Visa-free for 90 days; Visa-free for the duration of tour of duty (for holders of diplomatic, official and service passports); Visa-free for 180 days for official business or tourism (for holders of diplomatic, official and service passports)

Brunei
Visa-free for 14 days

Cambodia
Visa-free for the first 21 days

Costa Rica
Visa-free for 30 days

Ecuador
Visa-free for 90 days

Hong Kong
Visa-free for 14 days

India
Visa upon arrival valid for 30 days (limited only to New Delhi and Mumbai airports)

Indonesia
Visa-free for 30 days

Laos
Visa-free for 30 days
Malaysia

Visa-free for 30 days

Mozambique
Visa upon arrival valid for 30 days

Morocco
Visa-free

Palau
Visa upon arrival valid for 30 days (provided that the Filipino national has a return/onward plane ticket)

Peru
Visa-free for 60 days

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Visa-free

Singapore
Visa-free for 30 days

Sri Lanka
Visa upon arrival valid for 30 days (provided that the Filipino national has a return/onward plane ticket)

Suriname
Visa-free

Thailand
Visa-free for 30 days

Tuvalu
Visa upon arrival valid for 30 days (provided that the Filipino national has a return/onward plane ticket)

Vanuatu
Visa upon arrival valid for 30 days (provided that the Filipino national has a return/onward plane ticket)

Vietnam
Visa-free for 21 days

Zambia

Visa upon arrival valid for 3 months (tourism); Visa upon arrival valid for 1 month (business)


For more, see here the map of countries and the visa requirements

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10 Ways To Stay Married

From PEBA Admin Mira Delle of Bahrain


10 Ways To Stay Married

by MD

1. SUPER LOL MOMENTS - magjoke sa isa't isa , magkulitan na parang bata at magkilitian kayo hanggang sa di kayo makahinga... healthy na sa puso nakakabata pa pag laging nakatawa diba?
2. SHARING OF LITTLE THINGS- syempre nandiyan ang hugging , cuddling, walking side by side ng naka holding hands kahit sa loob lang ng bahay o slight PDA pwede din wag lang sobra baka maibiyerna pa ang mga bata sa nyo at sabihing.." Mom,Dad , Get a room!!!

3. COMMUNICATION - always give time to talk personally or sa phone, sa text , skype , viber, o face time or mga small i love you notes na ikalat mo sa loob bahay na masu suprise siya. Lagyan lang ng konting creativity para masaya. ...that way naiilalabas ang saloobin on a regular basis at napapagusapan agad if ever merong problema.

4.TRYING NEW THINGS - kahit nakapagcelebrate na kayo ng golden o kahit cotton anniversary pa lang.. laging humanap ng mga bagong paraan para maglibang (hindi bagong asawa ha, okay?) stick to one ka lang! Ayaw ni God ng ganun.

Yung mga bagay na di nyo usually ginagawa para lang to add excitement tulad ng bungee jumping o mountain hiking kung afford lang naman. Pero mainam diyan ang travelling para ma-renew ang vows at ang feeling for each other.

5. FORGIVE & FORGET - kalimutan na nag mga maliliit na kasalanan ng bawat isa..forget the past noh! and once na nag-forgive ka na wag nang uungkatin lagi pag nagaway kayo ulit. start on a clean slate dapat. Baka pati yung kapanahunan ni Mahoma iuungkat mo pa. Di kayo makaka-move on nyan pag laging ganyan.
At saka masakit sa bangs yang nakaraan eh. Sa totoo lang.

6. REVIVAL MODE - isipin lagi at sariwain ang mga nice things noong nagliligawan pa lang... at ang mga good reasons kung bakit special ang isa't isa. Bumabalik ang mga good feelings na dala ng magagandang memories . Kaya flashback mo lang lagi o mas maganda pa jan me-reenactment pa nung moment nung sinagot ka. Bongga diba?

7. GIVE EACH OTHER SPACE - Space ba kamo gusto ? O sige bigay mo ang buong bahay dun ka muna ke kumare makitira , tignan ko lang kung di ka nya mamiss ng todo..dapat kasi meron kayong individual hobbies o pastime para di naman kayo ma-suffocate sa isa't isa. Refreshing yung moment na ang tagal nyong di nagkita , kahit na nasa kabilang kuwarto ka lang pala.

8. STAY ACTIVE - mag-exercise together or do tai chi , yoga, gardening, brisk walking..its good for the heart at sa over all health condition nyong dalawa. Iwas rayuma at alzheimers pa.

9. SHOW APPRECIATION - Hindi ito yung binibigay na Plaque of Appreciation ha.. Laging ipakitang concern ka o interestested sa ginagawa ng kapartner mo kahit na 50 years nyo nang ginagawa yan. Pretend ka na lang sabay sabing. " Uy, sweetie bago yan ah...ang ganda naman ng gawa mo." Siguradong tabi kayo nyan mamayang gabi.

Pero mas okay kung honest mong sasabihin yan para di lang mamayang gabi tabi kundi gabi-gabi. Hehehe ...

10. KEEP THINGS ALWAYS HOT - O, hindi ito yung microwaveable ah.. dapat laging mainit ang pagtingin sa isa't isa na mai-inspire kayong dalawa na maging loving and intimate . Nakakatulong ito upang mapahaba pa ang inyong buhay at pagsasama. Dapat sana number one rule to eh..kaso baka di nyo na basahin at gawin yung iba. Ang intimacy kasi kapag napabayaan nagiging cause ng hiwalayan. Gusto mo ba yan??? Kesa naman maghanap pa sa iba eh di ibigay mo na. Haha..


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