“Kalayaan: Pananagutan ng Bayan para sa Tuwid na Daan.” (Freedom: The Accountability of a Sovereign Nation of Responsible Citizenry)
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To: My Fellow OFWs
Ipagpaumanhin po ninyo ang mabagal na pagsagot ng inyong lingkod sa mga katanongan at "comment inquiries" sa ating munting tahanan. Ako ay kagaya rin po ninyo na isang OFW sa kaharian at may responsibilidad na ginagampanan sa aking pinaglilingkuran. Ngunit asahan po ninyo na bigyan ko po ng panahon ang mga nakabinbin na mga katanongan at inquiries sa lalong madaling panahon.
Karagdagang paumanhin po, nais ko pong ipaalam sa inyo na may mga komento at inquiries sa buwan ng Marso at maging sa buwan ng Abril (hindi po lahat) ay hindi po nakapasok sa "pending comments for approval". Kaya po ang iba ay nagtanong bakit hindi ko raw po binigyan ng pansin ang mga ito.
Nais ko pong ipabatid sa inyo na lahat po ay welcome sa ating blog, ngunit wala po sa ating mga kamay ang problemang ito kundi sa atin pong "web host". Kaya napilitan po akong bilhin ang domain name na "OFWEMPOWERMENT" upang makasiguro tayo na hindi na po mauulit ang problemang ito. Mapapansin po ninyo na ang ating website name ngayon ay http://ofwempowerment.com .
Maraming salamat po sa inyong pang-unawa at walang sawang pagtangkilik sa ating blog.
From: OFWempowerment Blog
Saudi ministry of Labor revealed an intention of preparing a black list for local companies that do not pay its Employees on time. Ministry of Labor will not compromise with this issue because this issue is under the violation that against the Saudi Labor Policy.
The Ministry is working to completing, developing and applying Salary-paying Protection System that will make the facility paying its Employee through Money transaction. The Salary-paying Protection System will allow the Ministry of Labor and other related government authorities following up the salary paying process and observe any delay to deal with it immediately.
“The Ministry noticed a delay in giving the Employees their salary from some private sector companies. Labor policy punish such violation because salary is employee’s right.” - Dr. Mufarrij Al-Hagbani, Deputy Minister of Labour
The Ministry of Labor on Wednesday (March 14, 2012) said the ban on recruitment of domestic workers from Indonesia and Philippines will remain in place until the two countries change their conditions that demand improved rights for any employees that come to the Kingdom. -ARAB NEWS
PUBLIC SERVICE:
If you wish to apply for Overseas Employment Certificate or OEC at our Philippine Overseas Labor Office(POLO/OWWA), please prepare the following documents to be presented at POLO/OWWA Office.
1) Original Passport with Exit Re-Entry visa and photo copies
2) Copy of your Confirm Ticket
3) Copy of your Iqama or Work Permit
4) Copy of your Sponsor National ID
5) Copy of your Contract (If there is no contract, the POLO will assist you to have a new contract with your employer)
If you have in your hand the original copies or photo copies of your receipts/invoice like OWWA Membership, Philhealth and PagIbig Membership payments (latest receipts), please bring it with you.
Thanks!
.“Promoting camaraderie among table tennis enthusiasts is not only that matters but in order to become a model expatriate to the host country, everyone should respect the authority, be disciplined and have self control, these are basic ways to master the sport of their choice and to excel at the job”
Bong Amora
Sa mga kahanay kong OFWs:
Maraming salamat po sa inyong pagsubaybay at pagtangkilik sa ating munting tahanan "OFW Empowerment Blog" na naging daan upang tayo ay maging isa sa mga nominado bilang kalahok sa "Search for Bagong Bayani 2011 Awardees".
Hindi man tayo naging mapalad upang makamit ang prestiyosong karangalan na ito galing sa Bagong Bayani Foundation, Inc., ako at ang ating hanay ay mananatiling maging BOSES para sa tunay na pagbabago alang-alang sa kapakanan at kagalingan ng mga Mangagawang Pinoy sa Ibayong Dagat.
Mabuhay po tayong lahat!
Maraming Salamat Po sa inyong tiwala!
Please note that I am an Overseas Filipino Worker like you and a visitor in this country (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia). Therefore, we are oblige to obey their laws and respect their customs, culture, traditions and religion.
I am not a lawyer nor do I have influence in any Government offices in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. I am not also a Philippine Government representative from the office of Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO/OWWA) or the Philippine Embassy.
You ask my opinion and my reply are expressed in good faith to the best of my knowledge and based on my own experiences as an OFW in the Kingdom for almost 17 Years and as a Community Leader recognized by our Philippine Embassy and Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) / Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA).
I take absolutely no responsibility for the consequences arising out of such opinion or views. That is why I am asking you to seek more exact and accurate advice from the Philippine Government offices in the Kingdom overseeing the plight of fellow OFWs.
Thank you.
Bong Amora
PASSPORT RENEWAL:
Appointment to renew passport: at least 3 days before, request an appointment DATE & TIME by TEXT to 0560503895 or visit Philippine Embassy website and click the "BLUE" button for renewal of passport located at the top of the site homepage and indicate full name, contact number and prepared time and date. If family indicate all the names. Applicant should be there 15 minutes before for personal appearance at Philippine Embassy. Bring original old passport and photo copy (data page only) and filled up application form at WINDOW 1 of consular section or at the information desk at lobby. E-Passport Fees: SAR 240. Form can be downloaded from embassy website and other information at http://www.philembassy-riyadh.org . for more query you may call 482-3815, 482-3559 and 482-1577.
From: Philippine Embassy-Riyadh
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*Month of Ramadan (20 July-18 August 2012)
OVERSEAS ABSENTEE VOTING (OAV) CONTINUING VOTERS REGISTRATION:
For purposes of the May 13, 2013 elections, the filing of applications for registration/certification and transfer of registration records shall be filed at the Post or other designated registration areas from October 31, 2011 to October 31, 2012.
For details, please contact Vice Consul Roussel R. Reyes and Attaché Maribeth T. Ferrer at telephone number 01-482-4354 (Riyadh) and Consul Leo Tito L. Ausan, Jr. and Attaché Norma L. Mamainte, 02-669-6303 ext. 113 (Jeddah PCG) or the following websites: Philippine Embassy in Riyadh (www.philembassy-riyadh.org) and for Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah (www.pcgjeddah.org)
The main Saudi Arabian statute governing employer-employee relationships is the Labour Regulation, Royal Decree No. M/51 of 23rd Sha’ban 1426 Hejra corresponding to 27th September 2005 Gregorian, which entered into force on 26th April 2006 superseding the Labour and Workmen Regulation, Royal Decree No. M/21 of 6th Ramadan 1389 Hejra corresponding to 15th November 1969 Gregorian. The new Regulation introduced only changes of detail, leaving the main framework of the old legislation in place.
Section 1. Paragraph (e) of Section 2 of Republic Act. No. 8042, as amended, otherwise known as the "Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act of 1995," is hereby amended to read as follows:
“(e) Free access to the courts and quasi-judicial bodies and adequate legal assistance shall not be denied to any person by reason of poverty. In this regard, it is imperative that an effective mechanism be instituted to ensure that the rights and interest of distressed overseas Filipinos, in general, and Filipino migrant workers, in particular, whether REGULAR/DOCUMENTED or IRREGULAR/UNDOCUMENTED, are adequately protected and safeguarded."
Kung kayo ay isang OFW na kasalukuyang nasa ating bansa at nais maghain ng reklamo sa inyong employer at recruitment agency katulad po ng “money claims arising from employer-employee relationship like unpaid wages, breach of contract or illegal dismissal” – kayo po ay puwedeng mag file or mag submit ng complaint sa Migrant Worker’s Desk of the National Labor Relations Commission in Quezon City or in NLRC’s (National Labor Relations Commission) Regional Arbitration Branch sa inyong nasasakopang rehiyon. – Bong Amora
Kung kayo ay may mga problema sa inyong pinaglilingkuran at ang "internet" ang natatanging daan upang ito’y mapakinggan, WELCOME po kayo! sa ating munting tahanan. Pindotin lamang po ang “comment” option sa entry na may kaugnayan sa inyong mga "concerns".
Bilang isa sa mga lider-komunidad ng mga Pilipino sa kaharian, ako ay nakahandang magbigay ng payo at pipilitin kong masagot ang inyong mga katanongan sa abot ng aking makakaya.
Kung kayo ay may hindi ka nais-nais na experience sa ating Embahada, Konsulada or POLO/OWWA at iba pang ahensya ng ating pamahalaan, huwag mag-atubiling "ISUMBONG" at ihayag ang mga pangyayari upang ito’y ma-ipaabot sa ka taas-taasang tanggapan sa Pilipinas.
Bong Amora
Click here "WALLS AT EVERY TURN”
This 97-page report describes how workers become trapped in exploitative or abusive employment then face criminal penalties for leaving a job without the employer’s permission.
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Iqama system Violations & Penalties:
To those who wants to know all about IQAMA, please bring your cursor to the "NEW SAUDI LABOR LAW" Page found at the Main Menu provided above and select Iqama System Violations & Penalties.
THE PAGES BELOW ARE IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR OUR OFWs. THANKS!
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Thank you.
Bong Amora
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Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing (1Peter 3:9)
“Unto every community, We appointed (different) ways of worship, which they ought to observe. Hence do not let them dispute with you on the matter, but do call them unto your Lord: for, behold, you are on a straight guidance.” “And if they argue with you, say (only) ‘Allah knows best what you are doing" (Quran 22:67-68)
The content of the reply regarding your inquiries does not constitute legal advice; specific assistance and guidance should be sought to the proper Philippine Mission in Saudi Arabia and or Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) about your employment problem. Thanks.
